surface keyboard not working

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1. How do I fix my Surface Pro Keyboard not working?
2. How do I fix my keyboard not typing?
3. How do I fix my mouse and keyboard not working?
4. Can Surface Pro keyboard work detached?
5. Why does my wireless keyboard not work?
6. How do you unlock the keyboard?
7. Why will my keyboard not type?
8. How do I fix an unresponsive mechanical keyboard?
9. How do I fix my keyboard not working Windows 10?
10. Why is my Surface Pro keyboard not lighting up?
11. How do I reset my keyboard on Windows 10?
12. How do I fix my Surface Pro 4 keyboard not working?

How do I fix my Surface Pro Keyboard not working?

A. The Basics

1. Make sure your keyboard cover is connected properly.
2. Swipe in from the right side of the screen to bring up the charms menu.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Tap on Power.
5. Select Shut Down.
6. Wait 60 seconds and press the power button at the top of your Surface to turn it back on.

How do I fix my keyboard not typing?

The simplest fix is to carefully turn the keyboard or laptop upside down and gently shake it. Usually, anything beneath the keys or inside the keyboard will shake out of the device, freeing up the keys for effective functioning once again.

How do I fix my mouse and keyboard not working?

Mouse, touchpad, and keyboard problems in Windows

1. Unplug USB cables and wait for a little while for the device driver to be unloaded by Windows, and then plug the device back in.
2. Try using a different USB port on your PC.
3. If you use a USB hub between the device and the PC, make sure the hub has power. ...
4. Make sure that the cables on your device aren't damaged in any way.

Can Surface Pro keyboard work detached?

You can use it as a bat while detached. It's pretty hard.

Why does my wireless keyboard not work?

Replace the batteries in the keyboard and/or mouse. Reconnect the devices by pressing the reconnect button on the wireless receiver, and on the keyboard and mouse. Failing to reconnect wireless devices after changing the batteries is the most common cause of wireless keyboard and mouse failures.

How do you unlock the keyboard?

How to Fix a Keyboard That's Locked

1. Restart your computer. ...
2. Turn off Filter Keys. ...
3. Try your keyboard with a different computer. ...
4. If using a wireless keyboard, replace the batteries. ...
5. Clean your keyboard. ...
6. Check your keyboard for physical damage. ...
7. Check your keyboard connection. ...
8. Update or reinstall the device drivers.

Why will my keyboard not type?

If your keyboard is still not responding, try reinstalling the correct driver and restarting your computer again. If you're using Bluetooth, open the Bluetooth receiver on your computer and try to pair your device. If it fails, restart your computer and power the keyboard on and off before trying to connect again.

How do I fix an unresponsive mechanical keyboard?

To do this, remove the keycap on the affected key, then hold the keyboard vertically, perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the can of compressed air. Depress the key switch with the applicator straw or your finger, but not all the way: you want to hold the stem about halfway between its bottom and top position.

How do I fix my keyboard not working Windows 10?

Here's how you can run the keyboard troubleshooter on Windows 10. Click on the Windows icon in your taskbar and choose Settings. Search for “Fix keyboard” using the integrated search in the Settings application, then click on “Find and fix keyboard problems.” Click the “Next” button to start the troubleshooter.

Why is my Surface Pro keyboard not lighting up?

To adjust the backlight, Please use the FN+F2 to make it brighter and the FN+F1 for lower light. If this does not work, please check to make sure it is detecting properly.

How do I reset my keyboard on Windows 10?

The Best Way to Reset a Keyboard in Windows 10

Go to Windows Settings > Time & Language > Region and Language. Under Preferred Languages, add a new language. Any language will do. Once added, click on the new language.

How do I fix my Surface Pro 4 keyboard not working?

How to fix the Surface Pro 4 keyboard if it's not working?

1. Reinstall all keyboard drivers.
2. Check if the Type Cover works in BIOS.
3. Check the connector.
4. Disconnect the Type Cover and leave it overnight.
5. Install the firmware and remove the problematic drivers.
6. Make sure that the Type Cover is enabled in UEFI.