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Laptop Keyboard Not Working? Try These Quick Fixes!

 How to Fix a Non-Responsive Laptop Keyboard Is your laptop keyboard not responding, typing the wrong characters, or working intermittently? The issue could be due to software glitches, driver conflicts, physical damage, or even dust buildup . In this guide, we’ll go through practical solutions to get your keyboard working again. 1. Restart Your Laptop Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor keyboard glitches. ✔ Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete (if any keys still work) and select Restart . ✔ If the keyboard is completely unresponsive, force shutdown by holding the power button for 10 seconds. 🛑 If the keyboard doesn’t work after restarting, continue with the next steps. 2. Check for Physical Damage and Dirt Dust, food particles, or liquid spills can cause keys to stop working. ✔ Turn off your laptop and use a soft brush or compressed air to clean around the keys. ✔ If any keys are stuck, gently pry them off and clean underneath. ✔ If liquid was spilled, immediatel...

Laptop Keyboard Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It!

 How to Fix a Laptop Keyboard That Is Not Working Is your laptop keyboard unresponsive or typing the wrong characters? A non-working keyboard can be frustrating, but it doesn’t always mean you need a replacement. This guide will show you easy troubleshooting steps to fix a laptop keyboard that’s not working. 1. Check for Dirt and Debris Dust and crumbs can block key movement, causing unresponsiveness. ✔ Turn the laptop upside down and gently shake it to remove loose debris. ✔ Use compressed air to clean under the keys. ✔ For sticky keys , clean them with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. 🛑 Do not use excessive liquid while cleaning. 2. Restart Your Laptop Sometimes, a simple restart can fix temporary glitches. ✔ If your keyboard isn’t working at all, use an external USB keyboard to restart the laptop. ✔ Try booting into Safe Mode ( Windows: Shift + Restart | Mac: Hold Shift while booting ) to see if the keyboard works. 3. Check Keyboard Connection (For Detachab...