What do you do when your HP Pavilion keyboard stops working?
If your keyboard is not working, try the following steps:
- Shut down the computer.
- Press the Power button, and then immediately press the Esc key repeatedly to open the Startup Menu.
- Press F10 to open the BIOS settings.
- Press F5 to load the default settings, and then press F10 to accept the changes.
- Restart the computer.
What causes HP laptop keyboard to stop working?
A faulty driver is installed – It may happen that your Windows version does not support this installed driver or the driver is simply faulty. So, your keyboard may not work until it is uninstalled. Using older driver versions– Outdated keyboard drivers are another possible reason for keyboard not working.
Why does my keyboard suddenly stop working?
One of the most common causes of an unresponsive keyboard is an outdated keyboard or USB driver. There are two ways you can get the right drivers for your keyboard and USB port: manually or automatically.
How do I fix my HP Pavilion keyboard?
How to Fix an HP Laptop Keyboard
- Restart your computer.
- Unlock your keyboard.
- Remove and turn off any external keyboards connected to your laptop.
- Turn off Cortana.
- Clean your keyboard.
- Run Windows Troubleshooter.
- Update your drivers.
- Check your keyboard language settings.
Why did my laptop keyboard stop working?
Sometimes the battery can cause keyboard-related problems, especially if it overheats. There’s also a chance the keyboard has been damaged or disconnected from the motherboard. In these two cases, you’ll have to open up the laptop and connect the keyboard or replace it if it’s faulty.
Why does my keyboard become unresponsive?
A: In most cases, when a mouse and/or keyboard become unresponsive, one of two things are to blame: (1) The batteries in the actual mouse and/or keyboard are dead (or are dying) and need to be replaced; or (2) the drivers for either or both devices need to be updated.