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#Old type keyboard windows

If your keyboard works in Safe Mode, try uninstalling or reinstalling any recently added software.

#Old type keyboard drivers

In Safe Mode, your operating system loads the bare minimum software and device drivers to reduce potential conflicts.

#Old type keyboard windows

If the keyboard is working as the computer is booting up, something in Windows is preventing the keyboard from working.

#Old type keyboard how to

How to enter and exit the BIOS or CMOS setup.

Your computer's boot messages specify the correct key to press.

You can also test your keyboard by trying to press the key to enter the BIOS setup, often the F2, F12, or Delete key. If the keyboard has illuminated LED (light-emitting diode) indicators for Num Lock, Caps Lock, or Scroll Lock, try rebooting the computer and see if pressing these keys toggles on and off the indicator lights. In some situations, a keyboard may not work in Windows because of an issue with software that interacts directly with the keyboard (e.g., ToggleKeys). If the keyboard works after doing so, the USB hub is likely defective and needs to be replaced. If you're using a USB keyboard and the keyboard connects to a USB hub, try connecting the keyboard directly to a USB port on the computer. If you have USB ports on your computer, try a USB keyboard instead. Fixing a bad PS/2 port requires a replacement motherboard. If you connect a known working keyboard to the computer PS/2 port and it doesn't work, the PS/2 hardware on the motherboard is likely defective. If you are using an older PS/2 keyboard, you may try a different one in the same port. Also, check that the wireless receiver (usually USB) is connected properly to the computer and nothing is blocking the signal. If you are using a wireless keyboard, make sure the batteries in the keyboard haven't died. Check wireless keyboard batteries and wireless adapters Check the power switch on the keyboard and make sure it is turned on. Most, if not all, wireless keyboards have a power switch, allowing you to turn it off when not in use to save battery life. If you have a USB keyboard, you may also want to try a different USB port to isolate the issue. Disconnect the keyboard from the computer and reconnect it to the same port. Verify the keyboard is plugged in securely. Sometimes the simplest solution fixes the problem.

Turn the laptop on and test the keyboard.Ĭheck for hardware problems Check your connection.

Plug the power adapter into the laptop.

Press and hold the power button for at least ten seconds to drain any residual power in the laptop.

Unplug the power adapter from the back or side of the laptop.

If the battery is built-in, skip to the next section.

The battery in the laptop must be removable to utilize these steps.

Turn the computer on and test the keyboard.

Plug the power cord into the back of the computer.

Press and hold the power button for at least ten seconds to drain any residual power in the computer.

Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer.

Follow the steps below for the type of computer you are using. If that does not work, try draining all power from the computer, which helps reset the motherboard. Press the power button again to turn the computer on, and test the keyboard to see if it works. Press and hold down the power button until the computer turns off, then release the button. The first troubleshooting step is to restart the computer. If the troubleshooting options on this page don't help you fix the issue, we recommend having your laptop looked at by a computer technician. Spilled liquid on a laptop keyboard can also cause the keyboard to stop working. If you're using a laptop and the keyboard is not working, the issue may be due to a loose or bad connection on the motherboard.