Laptop keyboard not working? Here are 5 tips that might help fix it

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Laptop keyboard not working? Here are 5 tips that might help fix it

If the keyboard on your laptop isn’t functioning correctly, it could be unpleasant. However, you can use various troubleshooting methods to see rectify the same.

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Here are five of the easiest and quickest ways to get a malfunctioning laptop keyboard to response.

5 fixes to a malfunctioning laptop keyboard

Here are some tips to help fix your laptop’s keyboard if it is not working. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. Check for physical damage

Check your laptop’s keyboard for physical damage, such as missing keys, objects, or liquid spills. To eliminate any dirt or debris that might interfere with the keys, carefully clean the keyboard using compressed air or a soft brush.

2. Restart your laptop

Restarting the computer can sometimes fix keyboard-related problems. Save your work, then restart your laptop to test if the keyboard works correctly. Any software bugs that may be the root of the issue can be reset with the help of this action.

3. Reinstall or update keyboard drivers

Outdated or damaged keyboard drivers could bring on keyboard issues. Locate the keyboard drivers in Device Manager on your laptop, then update them if necessary. Remove the drivers and restart your laptop as an alternative to enable Windows to reinstall the proper drivers automatically.

4. Use an external keyboard

Consider including an external USB keyboard to your laptop if your laptop’s keyboard is completely unresponsive.

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This step will assist in identifying whether the problem is with the laptop’s keyboard specifically or with underlying software or hardware issues.

5. Seek professional assistance

It’s advised to seek expert assistance from a specialist or contact the manufacturer’s support if the aforementioned measures fail to fix the problem. Depending on the make and model of your laptop, they may need to repair or replace the keyboard and can offer more specific advice.

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