What to do if the computer keyboard doesn't respond? Three ways to deal with it
2024-12-06
The computer keyboard is an important tool for our daily use of computers for input. If it fails or becomes unresponsive, it can delay our work and study progress. So, what should we do when we encounter such a problem? Below, Driver Brother will introduce several common solutions to help you restore the normal function of the keyboard.
1、 Check the physical connection of the keyboard
Sometimes, unresponsive or malfunctioning keyboards may be due to issues with the physical connection of the keyboard, such as loose wires or dusty or damaged interfaces. Therefore, the first thing we need to do is check if the physical connection of the keyboard is normal. The specific operation steps are as follows:
1. If you are using an external wired keyboard, you can first unplug the keyboard cable from the computer and then reinsert it to ensure that the socket is secure. If it still doesn't work, you can try changing the USB port or replacing the keyboard cable to see if it can solve the problem.
2. If you are using an external wireless keyboard, you can first check if the keyboard's battery is charged or if it is installed correctly. If the battery is fine, you can try reconnecting the wireless receiver of the keyboard or replacing it with a new one to see if the problem can be resolved.
3. If you are using the built-in keyboard of a laptop, you can first check if the keyboard is loose or damaged. If so, you can try tightening the screws of the keyboard with a screwdriver or replacing it with a new one. If not, you can try using a hair dryer or compressed air to clean the dust on the keyboard, or wiping the contact points of the keyboard with a cotton swab or alcohol to see if it can solve the problem.
2、 Check the keyboard driver program
If there is no problem with the physical connection of the keyboard, then the unresponsive or malfunctioning keyboard may be due to a problem with the keyboard driver, such as the keyboard driver being outdated or accidentally deleted. Therefore, we need to check and update the keyboard driver to ensure that the keyboard works properly. The specific operation steps are as follows:
1. Firstly, we need to open the Device Manager, which can be achieved by searching for "Device Manager" in the Start menu or by right clicking on "This Computer" and selecting "Manage". Then, we need to locate and expand the "Keyboard" option to view the device status of the keyboard.