How to unlock the keyboard on a laptop

On certain laptops, taking into account the manufacturer and model, the keyboard is turned off only by the user, but what can be done if it is blocked by accident. In this case, the device can be turned on in various ways, taking into account the reasons for blocking and the model of the laptop.

How to unlock the keyboard on a laptop

Keypad lock is an excellent protection against accidental clicks, for example, by children or pets. But in some cases, users inadvertently block the device, or it is disabled due to malware.

Equipment setup

The keyboard can sometimes be disabled by means of Windows. Also, in some cases, various failures occur in the OS that cause blocking.

To solve this problem, you need to follow the following steps:

1. Go to "Start", click "Control Panel".
2. Set the "Large icons" option in this tab, so it will be more convenient to navigate.
3. After that, find the Task Manager here.
4. Further "Keyboard".
5. An arrow can be drawn near the keyboard icon. Click on it with the right mouse button and from the list that appears, click "Enable".
6. If a triangle is lit next to the icon instead of an arrow, right-click on it. From the list that appears, click the "Delete" option. So the keyboard is deactivated.
7. Restart the laptop. When booting, the system will install all the drivers, correcting the problem in the background.

Viruses

In this case, the free Kaspersky program can help. The utility is called Windows Unlocker. On the site, you can download the image of this application, which then must be copied to a flash drive.

You need to do the following:

1. Insert a flash drive with the utility into the laptop and restart the PC.
2. By pressing the F8 or Del button, we go into the BIOS and specify the download from the external drive.
3. The program starts after pressing any button, then to work you need to select the interface language and graphics mode.
4. The main menu of the application opens where "Start" is located in Windows.
5. Click the "Terminal" section.
6. A command prompt will appear in which you need to register WindowsUnlocker, then click Enter.
7. To perform a scan, press "1".
8. The system will start clearing when it is finished, then to exit the command line, press "0". Restart Windows is done through the command "reboot".
9. After the end of these manipulations, the lock on the laptop will be removed.

Depending on laptop model

Each laptop model has several key combinations that can unlock the device.

If a Lenovo, Acer, HP, or Asus notebook is locked, you can use the following combinations:

1. "Fn" + "F12".
2. "Fn" + "NumLock".
3. "Fn" + "Pause".
4. "Fn" + "F7".
5. "Win" + "Fx" (where "x" is one of 12 function buttons).

As a rule, the instructions clearly indicate which combination to press.

A great way to solve the unlocking issue forever is to download an application. For example, AllUnlock v2.0 RC 3. Online, you can download this application for free, which is available after subscribing to the site. Although the developers and indicate that you do not need to pay for the utility, but you still need to be careful of fraudsters, so before you download something and put it on a laptop, you need to turn on antivirus.

Unable to unlock the keyboard: what to do

Most often, the keyboard is blocked on the mobile computer by the user, the software rarely affects this. But to make sure there is no prohibition, you need to check the system apparatus:

1. Go to "Start" and select "Run." Register gpedit.msc, then "Enter". After, you need to go through the tabs in the following order: "Installation of equipment", "Restriction of equipment".
2. Find "Disable hardware installation."
3. You must select the "Show" button and make sure that in the appeared section there is no any data. As for the ban, it is obliged to be in the "Off" mode.

Reference! If the keyboard could not be started, it is necessary to check the status of the device, which probably suffered from incorrect actions.

Hardware breakdowns

Probably in the keyboard itself: for example, it was wet during wiping or was subjected to mechanical deformation. In this situation only a replacement can help. Get a similar keyboard for a mobile PC and, taking into account online training video, replace it on a laptop.

If there is knowledge in the "hardware", then you can try to determine the cause and complexity of the problem. First you need to check the correct operation of the USB-connectors, and the socket where the touchpad power cord is connected. If the touchpad or port is inoperative, then the reason is the south bridge.

If there are problems with only one keyboard, you need to disassemble the device and determine the state of the loop (you can do it only if the warranty on the mobile PC is over). Before disassembling the case, familiarize yourself with the operating instructions - this will prevent errors and unforeseen breakdowns during operation.

In almost any design of laptops, the keyboard is attached to the body with clips, it is easiest to detach them with an ordinary flat screwdriver. Experienced craftsmen advise disassembling, starting from the left end of the case. Then you need to raise it with a thin flat object and gently start to pull the Esc key.

So it will get the entire end of the keyboard, and in the future, completely remove the canvas with the keys. In the space that appears, it will be seen where the keyboard is connected to the main board. To disconnect the canvas, you need to disconnect the wire leading to it (the type of attachment will depend on the manufacturer).

After thoroughly clean the contacts and firmly insert the wire until it clicks. During the violation of the integrity of the keyboard or wire, you can independently perform their replacement.