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Laptop keyboard not working: how to find the cause and fix it
When a Windows laptop keyboard stops responding, the cause is usually software: a stuck state, an accessibility setting or a driver. Restart first (hold the power button for 15 seconds if the screen is frozen), then check settings and the driver. If the keyboard also fails in the BIOS, suspect hardware.
October 30, 2026
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