How to unlock the keyboard on a laptop
If you turned on the laptop and found that the keyboard stopped responding to pressing, then do not rush to carry the device for repair. In most cases, the problem can be solved independently, if it is not associated with a complete breakdown of the hardware. Today we will talk about how to unlock the keyboard on a laptop.
Many laptop computers have a keypad lock feature. It is used when using a laptop on a trip, on a bed, when watching a movie, and so on. This way you or your child won't accidentally touch any key.
Special button
The first step is to check the keypad lock function. If your laptop has a separate block with function keys (volume, brightness, and so on), then check for a special button to lock the keyboard. Click it and try using the buttons. If they work again, then you did everything right.
However, this blocking option is extremely rare. Most often, laptops are locked with a combination of ordinary keys. This allows you to save space on the top panel of the case and not overload the management of unnecessary elements.
Keyboard shortcut
The second way to unlock will suit the vast majority of our readers. If your laptop supports the keyboard lock feature, then most likely it is activated by a combination of two keys. One of them will definitely be the function button [knopka]Fn[/knopka]. But you need to find the second key yourself, because on laptops from different manufacturers, the binding of this function changes. For example, on many models, the keyboard lock is turned on and off by pressing [knopka]Fn[/knopka] and one of the keys in the row [knopka]F2[/knopka]-[knopka]F12[/knopka]. On some laptops, the option is activated by pressing the function key along with [knopka]Num Lock[/knopka]. Sometimes a third button is also involved.
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Ask a Question In order not to blindly go through all the combinations, carefully examine the marks of all system keys. Under the name of the button, there should be a lock icon, a crossed-out keyboard - it depends on the specific laptop.
Health check
If you are sure that you definitely have a key lock function, but you cannot disable it using the described methods, then you need to check the operation of the entire keyboard. To do this, you will have to remove it from the case and see if the power cable is connected to the motherboard correctly. To pull out the panel with keys, on many models, it is enough just to pry the latches around the perimeter with a sharp object. Do not rush to pull the keyboard up sharply so as not to damage the cable. Check if the connection is correct.
If you are not confident in your abilities, then contact a specialist or find detailed instructions on the Internet specifically for your laptop model. You can also test the keyboard on another laptop with the same connector.
Fixing software issues
Also, the keyboard may be blocked due to incorrect settings or malware. The device may be disabled in Windows, so you need to activate it manually. On laptops, the keyboard is recognized in the same way as regular PC input devices. Open the "Device Manager" and go to the "Keyboards" branch. If there is a question mark next to the equipment, then enable the component through the context menu. If you see an exclamation point, then the problem is with an incorrect driver. Launch the automatic software search utility.
After that, restart your computer and check if the hardware is working. If this option does not help, then you should scan the system for viruses. They can make changes to settings and block components from working. Be sure to do a deep check.
Conclusion
We have told you about all the standard methods for unlocking the keyboard. If keyboard shortcuts and reinstalling the hardware driver did not help, then the problem must be looked for at the hardware level. In this situation, it is best to contact the service center.