How to unlock keyboard in Windows 10, 8, 7 [2021]
How to unlock the keyboard: Many laptop users have encountered a locked keyboard, which makes keys unpressable, unresponsive, etc. Can you...
23/01/2022
How to unlock the keypad:
Many laptop users have encountered a locked keyboard, which makes keys unpressable, unresponsive, etc.
Can you imagine how inconvenient it would be if you didn't have a keyboard, right? The laptop cannot be used properly.
By the way, this lock problem is similar to the keyboard not working. But what is clear is that the keyboard is still normal.
So if you encounter it, just open the laptop keyboard key so that it can be used again.
Contents
Causes Laptop Keyboard is Suddenly Locked
How to unlock a locked laptop keyboard
1. Unlock the laptop keyboard
2. Restart the laptop
3. Set BIOS Defaults
4. Reinstall the keyboard driver
5. Disable Ease of Access Feature
6. Replace your laptop keyboard
The last word
Cause the laptop keyboard is suddenly locked
Maybe that's what makes us feel weird. For example, previously the keyboard was normal, but after a while the keyboard keys cannot be active.
Most causes of a locked laptop keyboard are:
Accidentally changed settings
Due to system updates
Effect of driver installation
Because of the virus
Although in reality, viruses are rare.
How to unlock a locked laptop keyboard
As I said earlier, this locked laptop keyboard is not a mistake. So the solution is simple, just open it.
But keep in mind that opening the keyboard is different. For this reason, I want to explain here the steps you can try.
PS:
Before that, remember to check whether the laptop keyboard is still normal or not.
1. Unlock laptop keyboard
First, of course, we need to unlock the keypad. This key is usually found on a key combination.
Please try:
Fn+F11 for Acer, Toshiba, Samsung laptops
Fn + Num Lock for Sony Laptops
Fn + F8 for HP or HP Omen laptops
CTRL+F11
Fn+Shift+Num Lock
Fn + F4 for Dell Laptops
Fn + Numlock for Lenovo, ASUS laptops
Ctrl + Printscr for HP Pavillion Laptop
Additionally, you can try these key combinations (universal for all laptops):
Shift + Num Lock
Fn + F11 + Scroll Lock
If the keyboard is open, you can try typing tests.
This combination for some types may be different. Try to find the details
2. Restart the laptop
If the first method does not work, it is likely that the keyboard is not locked due to a button, but a bug.
The solution is simple. You just restart the laptop as usual. Either using the power button or the mouse.
You can also use this method if the lock is on the Windows login page (you cannot enter the password).
3. Set BIOS Defaults
This BIOS setting for some laptops, some may lock the keyboard.
Since the restore, you need to know these settings, so I suggest just setting them to default.
The method is simple:
Please turn off the laptop first
Restart the laptop
When there is a BIOS screen → Press the keys
F1
to
F12
depending on the guide that appears on the screen (can also be
OF THE
).
In BIOS → Please find Keyboard Settings
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If it's not there (or you don't understand) → Look for Reset Keyboard Settings (Restore Defaults)
When it's done, save it and exit the BIOS. Then you just need to restart and then check the keyboard again.
PS:
This method is intended only for those whose keyboard keys are open on the BIOS screen (because you have to enter the BIOS using a button). If you can't, try using an external keyboard.
4. Reinstall the keyboard driver
The laptop keyboard is plug-and-play. The point is that it will activate automatically without you needing to install anything.
But when the condition is locked as well, you need to reinstall the keyboard driver. As follows.
Click
To start up
→ Then in the search box column → Type ”
Device Manager p>
“
Check on the
keyboard
→ If there is an exclamation point, it means there is a problem with your keyboard (but if there is not, it is normal).
Set aside the normal keyboard or not, just reinstall the driver. Right-click on the keyboard → Then click on
Update driver software
Select option
Automatically update driver software
. p>
Restart the laptop if so
Then test the laptop keyboard again. Usually this way the keyboard settings will be reset and the keys will be unlocked.
If you still can't, you can also choose to uninstall the driver. At the stage
Update driver software
, choose to
Uninstall
.
Don't worry about missing drivers or not. There will be automatically.
5. Disable Ease of Access Feature
Ease of Access is a Windows feature that can accidentally lock your laptop keyboard.
This is what makes me recommend you check this Ease of Access setting. The method is as follows:
First, open the Control Panel.
Then enter Ease of Access.
Click Ease of Access Center.
Make sure no settings are checked.
Also check all settings below. Make sure everything is turned off.
If so, restart your laptop.
6. Replace your laptop keyboard
Option to change the keyboard, it is recommended to do this if you have followed the above methods, but the keyboard still does not work.
Why? Because your keyboard may not be locked, but may have been damaged.
Keyboard prices
Information
Rs. 200 - Rs. 3500
Without plug
Rs.500 - Rs.5000
Already with plug
This price is average from my personal experience. Of course, this may be different in different regions.
Well, but before replacing a laptop keyboard which incidentally costs a lot of money, you can follow these tips:
Reinstall Windows:
Done if the keyboard is locked in any setting. By reinstalling Windows, all settings will automatically be as before. (Windows 10 only, can use reset option)
Disassemble laptop keyboard
: Please disassemble your laptop keyboard. Disconnect the connector between the keyboard and the laptop, then clean it. Put it back if so, then test.
Use an external keyboard
: an external keyboard can be useful for the test. Buy a cheap USB keyboard (the cheapest is around 30K), then plug it into your laptop. If this is normal, there is a problem with your laptop's keyboard.
Using an external keyboard is a temporary option. If you cannot replace the laptop keyboard, you can use this option.
The last word
And a little information, laptop keyboards This lock can occur in all brands of laptops.
ASUS
, HP, ACER, LENOVO, Axioo, Toshiba and others.
This can also happen in all versions of Windows. Like Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP to Windows 10.
Opening a disabled keyboard is indeed risky. Because sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
For my own case, luckily it can get back to normal with the above 5 ways.. And I hope you can too.