If the computer does not work, we start having problems, because our own PC has replaced a lot of functions for us today. First you need not to panic, especially for beginners, a computer is a technique that tends to break down. Try to identify what exactly is not working.
5 reasons why the keyboard does not work on the computer
If all devices responded, but the keyboard is silent and does not respond to our actions, then it is worth excluding the most popular 5 private reasons:
- Incorrectly connected the cable to PS / 2, or USB.
- Perhaps the port of one or another keyboard connector burned out.
- The keyboard has failed.
- If we have a wireless option, we check the availability of the necessary drivers and utilities, as well as whether the battery is working.
- The presence of a virus code that blocked the keyboard.
What to do
Fix the above problems.
Check the correct connection to the system unit.
Check the integrity of the cable for kinks and breaks.
You can verify that the keyboard is working properly using another PC.
Sometimes, due to inexperience, negligence, it happens to bend the antennae on PS/2 connectors , they must be aligned with tweezers or a knife. When, nevertheless, at least one broke down, it is necessary to change the cable entry or the entire input device. Try to remember: purple the color indicates the keyboard cord, and mice in green.
PS/2 connectors.
It must be remembered that the battery, as well as rechargeable devices, tends to be discharged, then it is necessary to replace the power source or fully charge it.
In addition to the problems described above, which are solved quickly and are called “typical”, there are also more significant ones.
Buttons are pressed but do not respond
There is a classic version of the keyboard and its multimedia version. To carry out their work, you can configure the necessary drivers. These programs may change or fly off» when setting up the OS. Such keyboards are rare, most manufacturers install drivers without our participation, in automatic mode.
It happens that the user simultaneously clamps several buttons or a combination of them. In this case, they sink and none of them respond. Make sure that the operation of the keys is not obstructed by foreign objects. Crumbs often fall, and the gum that is inside also slips. It is recommended to wipe the gum with a dry cloth, and the keyboard can be wet. When everything has been tried and the issue is not resolved, it's time to think about buying a new peripheral.
There is a situation that the keyboard is not fully functional, it is not possible to dial the numbers placed on the right. To do this, check the keystroke "num lock".
Keyboard not detected by computer.
In this case, you need to restart the PC, there is no result - go to the control panel. Calling the context menu of the icon" System". Go to "Properties" and click "Equipment". Finding an item "Device Manager", select the keyboard character from the list and delete it. After that, close this window. Next, select the menu"Equipment installation"and put the driver on the keyboard.
