How to fix a laptop keyboard that is not working

Laptop issues, more often than not, sneak up on you without knowing. In fact, it always begins with one of the keys not working and gradually ends up taking over the entire keyboard. And if anything, that is an unpleasant issue to deal with and often frustrates us beyond bounds. But there are plenty of problems that could be contributing to when your laptop keyboard is not working. And while it seems like an emergency, it is quite likely for your keyboard issues to be minor. Here are some that you need to know of:

5 reasons why your laptop keyboard won't work

Beginning from external damage to dust, lots of issues could be causing your keyboard to malfunction. Before you stress, here are five reasons that you can look out for:

1) Driver issues
2) Spillage
3) Motherboard problems
4) Dirt and dust
5) Sensitivity settings

1) Driver issues

The first culprit of any gadget malfunction could be blamed on a driver issue. If you use an external keyboard, it is best to check for any driver updates. Alternatively, if the current driver version seems to be giving you trouble, you can even consider rolling back to a previous version.

2) Spillage

Liquid damage caused to a keyboard can cause one or more of your keys to stop working. Spills can get into the spaces between your keys, causing them to malfunction. In this case, it is advisable to get a keyboard replaced instead of attempting to fix it on your own.

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3) Motherboard problems

Your laptop’s keyboard has a ribbon or connector, which, over time, may become loose, broken or damaged. This can further cause your keyboard to turn unresponsive. However, if identified on time, this can be attended by a trained technician. While it is hard to tell what causes it, timely servicing and visits to an authorised service centre may help you keep your laptop in the best shape and lengthen its lifespan.

4) Dirt and dust

Dirt and dust are instrumental in deteriorating your laptop’s health, and your keyboard is often directly affected by it. Whether or not you live in a dust prone area, it tends to get in between keys if left uncleaned for a longer time. Using the right tools to clean your keyboard regularly is an excellent way to dodge the possibility of dust damage.

5) Sensitivity settings

Ever pressed a key, and the response on your screen showed up multiple times? Chances are your keyboard sensitivity settings could be skewed. In the control panel of your laptop, look for keyboard settings and revisit the sensitivity to ensure it is an underlying condition for it to malfunction. 

While there are multiple contributing factors, if any of these issues seem to crop up time and again, it is best to drop into a service centre for timely attention. Apart from this, you can always purchase Croma’s ZipCare plans for your laptop and have hassle-free servicing against a range of issues.