The keyboard is one of the most important computer hardware. Without a keyboard, it will be difficult for us to enter data into the computer. Indeed, currently there is already a keyboard on the monitor. However, its use is still more complicated than a separate keyboard.
Like other electronic devices, the keyboard also sometimes experiences errors. This makes the keyboard unable to be used properly. To be able to overcome this really depends on the type of damage.
To be more clear, please see the review below.
1. Keyboard error because the Numslock button is lit continuously
One keyboard error that is quite annoying is the numslock function that keeps on burning. That way, the function on the keyboard keys turns into an alternative function. Therefore, when you press certain keys such as Q, W, and E, the results are different.
To be able to turn off the Numslock function on the keyboard, please refer to the review below:
- Please press Fn + F11 inside the keyboard. This function is to activate and deactivate the Numslock function.
- If so, you can check the keyboard.
- You can search for a key that uses the NumLk description and press it in conjunction with the Fn key.
That way, the Numslock function has been turned off and the keyboard is back to normal.
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2. Overcome some buttons that don’t work
The next error condition is when the keyboard keys do not appear or function when pressed. This is certainly very annoying because we can not do activities on the computer normally.
Some of the ways to be able to overcome this you can see below:
- Please check all the keyboard keys to see which ones are still working and which are not.
- If you have, you can use the Onscreen keyboard to help which keyboard keys are no longer working.
- When you already know the problem keyboard key, mark the key.
- Next we will disassemble the problematic keyboard keys, please use a fingernail or a small screwdriver to remove the problematic keyboard keys. Make sure you open it slowly.
- After the keyboard keys are open, please clean the keyboard from dirt or dust in it.
- When it is clean, please reinstall the keyboard keys until they are completely tight.
- Please re-check the keyboard whether it still works or not.
Usually the presence of dirt or dust makes the keyboard keys jammed. You can try this method for other buttons.
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3. Keyboard Error due to liquid contact
One of the causes of keyboard errors is exposed to liquid drinks. This happens quite often, especially for those of you who often use the computer while drinking a cup of coffee.
When this happens, you don’t need to panic. Please see the review below.
- Immediately disconnect the keyboard from the PC.
- Clean the keyboard using a cloth to dry.
- Disassemble the keyboard by removing the screws inside. No need to panic if you are not experienced because the components are not as complex as a PC.
- If necessary, you can use a dryer such as a special hair dryer for computers. Do this until the keyboard feels dry.
- For maximum drying, you can also dry the keyboard in the sun. Even so, do not let it dry for too long.
- If the keyboard is felt to be dry, please reinstall the components and try to attach it to the computer.
To reduce the risk of spilled drinks again, the keyboard should be protected by special silicone. Or you can keep drinks not close to the keyboard.
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4. Keyboard error due to software problem
Keyboard errors can occur due to software problems. Some problems that occur such as keyboard drivers that are not updated, to system applications that have problems.
To be able to overcome this problem, please see the reviews below:
- If the keyboard error after you install a certain application or software, then the problem is in the software system.
- Please uninstall the previous application or software.
- You can use the system restore feature on the computer to be able to restore the system back to its original state.
- If the problem is not from a pre-installed application, then check the keyboard driver whether it still works well or not.
- If the keyboard driver requires updating, please update it first.
- When the keyboard driver has been updated, then try to use the keyboard again whether it still works or not.
5. Keyboard can’t output letters/numbers on screen
The next problem is that the keyboard cannot issue letters/numbers on the screen. To overcome this, here’s the review:
- Click CTRL + ALT + DELETE so that a new page appears.
- When the new page appears, please click the Easy of Access logo so that 6 options will appear.
- Next, click type without the Keyboard (on-screen keyboard) so that it is checked. If it was previously checked, uncheck it first, then check it again. If so, please click OK.
- Later a virtual keyboard will appear, please click ALT on the keyboard.
- Next, click X and also click Cancel.
- Next, try to check again whether the keyboard is working again or not.
If the above method still doesn’t work, most likely the keyboard is damaged and you have to buy a new keyboard.
Those are some ways to fix an error PC keyboard. Hopefully this article is useful.
