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title: "What to do if the keyboard is not working?"  
description: "What to do if the keyboard is not working?"  
author: "SundarLal Sharma"  
published: 2023-11-17  
updated: 2023-11-18  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108153/what-to-do-if-the-keyboard-is-not-working  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# What to do if the keyboard is not working?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

**If your [keyboard](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2052/microsoft-discontinues-swiftkey-keyboard-on-ios-devices) is not working, there are numerous steps you may take to [troubleshoot](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1617/desktop-troubleshooting) and remedy the difficulty.**

**Check Physical Connections:** Ensure that the keyboard is nicely linked to the pc. If it is a stressed out keyboard, make certain the USB or PS/2 cable is securely plugged in. For wi-fi keyboards, make sure that the [batteries](https://www.mindstick.com/news/376/aluminum-ion-vs-lithium-ion-batteries) aren't depleted, and the wi-fi receiver is attached.

**Restart Your Computer:** Sometimes, a easy [restart](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108152/why-is-my-phone-overheating) can remedy [hardware](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) problems. Reboot your pc and spot if the keyboard starts working once more.

**Try a Different USB Port: I**f you're the use of a USB keyboard, try plugging it right into a exclusive USB port. This can help rule out issues with a specific port.

**Check for Driver Issues:** Ensure that your keyboard drivers are updated. You can do this through the Device [Manager](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/310794/5-writing-tips-for-business-managers) on [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/166/windows-api) or the System Preferences on macOS. Update or [reinstall](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108150/what-to-do-if-apps-are-crashing) the drivers if vital.

**Test on Another Computer:** If viable, check the keyboard on another [laptop](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108149/why-is-my-laptop-not-turning-on) to decide whether the problem is with the keyboard itself or the laptop.

**Use On-Screen Keyboard:** Most working systems have an on-screen keyboard that you can use briefly. This can be useful for inputting [commands](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/817/what-is-the-use-of-dbcc-commands) and troubleshooting.

**Check for Physical Damage:** Inspect the keyboard for bodily harm, together with unfastened or broken cables, and clean the keyboard to take away any particles that may be affecting its functionality.\


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