Why do my keys not work sometimes?

When the keys on a keyboard don’t work, it’s usually due to mechanical failure. If this is the case, the keyboard needs to be replaced. However, sometimes non-functioning keys can be fixed. See: Why don’t any keys on my keyboard work?

Why are my B and N keys not working?

First, I would suggest you to manually check if these keys are struck or if anything struck in between the keys which could prevent the key from functioning properly. Since these work in the onscreen keyboard, then the issue might be caused due to driver or a faulty hardware.

Why do some of the keys on my laptop not work?

Your laptop keys may not be working properly because you’re using a wrong keyboard driver or it’s out of date. You should update your keyboard driver to see if this fixes your keyboard. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

How do I fix my keys on my laptop not working?

Open Device Manager on your Windows laptop, find the Keyboards option, expand the list, and right-click Standard PS/2 Keyboard, followed by Update driver. After the update is finished, test to see if your keyboard works. If it’s not, the next step is to delete and reinstall the driver.

Why are some keys not working on my Chromebook?

If you have other problems with your keyboard, try these steps: Turn off the Chromebook and then turn it back on. If the keys work, delete the account that has the problem on your Chromebook and then add it again. Complete a hard reset on your Chromebook hardware.

How do I unlock my keyboard?

How to Fix a Keyboard That’s Locked

1. Restart your computer.
2. Turn off Filter Keys.
3. Try your keyboard with a different computer.
4. If using a wireless keyboard, replace the batteries.
5. Clean your keyboard.
6. Check your keyboard for physical damage.
7. Check your keyboard connection.
8. Update or reinstall the device drivers.

Why is my keyboard not working on my laptop?

Program or driver interference. Keyboard still does not work. Dust, dirt, hair, and other debris can fall into the keyboard over time and obstruct a key’s movement or interfere with its circuitry. Try removing the key that isn’t working, and clean the area under and around it.

What should I do if one or more keys are not working?

If all else fails, replace the keyboard. If all of the previous suggestions have been completed and one or more keys are still not working, it is likely that the keyboard is defective and needs to be replaced.

Why are the F keys on my keyboard not working?

If the function keys are not working, the problem may be that you have a function lock or F-Lock key that needs to be toggled. The F-Lock key is used to turn the F keys (F1 through F12) or secondary functions of regular keys on and off. Some keyboards may label the F-Lock key as the Fn key.

Is it possible to repair a keyboard without keys?

A keyboard without working keys may seem like a blow to productivity, but it’s possible to repair. If you’ve been working on your PC and suddenly some or no characters appear on your computer screen, we’re going to show you how to fix it. If you have a desktop PC, it’s easy to just swap the keyboard and use a different one.