Why does not the keyboard and how to fix it

Reasons due to which the keyboard can not work much. The most popular are: incorrect connection, discharged batteries, software failure software, liquid has been spilled, and, finally, failure of internal computer components or the most keyboard.

If the last option - it is an occasion to repair or replace the keyboard, the other problem often can be solved independently. Let's see what you can do.

General recommendations

If the keyboard gets wet, dry it and then try to connect to a computer. If the keys got soup or other liquid that can clog them, clean the device.

If you do not work alone unit with additional numeric keys, press the keyboard Num Lock (or Fn + Num Lock for some laptops). Perhaps before you accidentally touched the key, and it enables or disables the figures. Sometimes it happens.

If it does not work all the buttons, then to start, restart the computer. If it helps, the problem in the banal failure software. If that fails, proceed to the instructions.

What if does not work wired keyboard

1. If your keyboard has a power button, make sure that it is enabled.

2. Disconnect the computer from all other USB-device and try to connect a keyboard through different ports. Make sure that you insert the cable through.

3. If you have Windows, reinstall the keyboard driver in the "Device Manager." To get it, go with your mouse in the section "Start» → «Settings» → «the Bluetooth and other devices» → «Device Manager." In the list, locate your keyboard, click on the right mouse button and select "Remove device". After restarting the computer, the keyboard driver is installed automatically.

4. Windows users also can not hurt to check the system for malware. To do this, scan it Antivirus. If that is not installed, download it from the internet using a spare physical or screen keyboard.

What if not working Wireless Keyboard

1. Check the batteries. You may have incorrectly inserted batteries into the keyboard, or they have become worthless. If the keyboard is powered by built-in battery, make sure it is charged.

2. Upgrade your wireless connection. To do this, turn off the keyboard and the receiver, if any, using the power button. Then disconnect it from the computer. Turn off other wireless devices if they are nearby. Reconnect the receiver to a computer. First, turn on the receiver, and then the keyboard.

If the connection uses a built-in Bluetooth module the computer, make sure it is on and is in discoverable mode.

Procedure for connecting wireless keyboards may differ depending on the model. In any case, check with the official instructions in the documentation or the manufacturer's website.

3. If you have Windows, reinstall the keyboard driver and check the system for viruses. Read more about this in the paragraph on wired keyboards.

What if does not work laptop keyboard (built-in)

1. Make sure that the laptop battery is not discharged. Sometimes, even if the laptop is turned on, can not operate at low charge keys. In any case, connect the laptop to the mains.

2. If you have Windows, reinstall the keyboard driver and check the system for viruses. Read more about this Layfhaker wrote in the paragraph on wired keyboards.

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If all else fails, check the keyboard, connect it to another computer. If does not work, then most likely it's broken. In this case, take them in for repair or try to pass to the store under warranty.

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