HP Laptop Keyboard Problems

Key Failure

Single keys may fail due to repeated use or abuse. The expected life of an HP laptop keyboard is comparable to the life of the computer. This period can be as long as the user needs it to be; as long as the computer is well-maintained and treated with a reasonable degree of gentleness, all of its components should last for a long time.

Regular cleaning of the keyboard should keep the keys working correctly. If a key or keys stop working and cleaning fails to make it work, the keyboard will probably require replacement.

Driver Failure

A “driver” is a piece of software that controls how your computer’s hardware works, software being a program, and hardware being a physical component of the computer. The computer’s keyboard requires a driver to operate. If that driver is removed, or was not installed properly, the keyboard can stop working properly.

Check the status of your computer’s keyboard driver by accessing the computer’s Device Manager. The driver status should be indicated under the Keyboards heading of the hardware list.

Connection Failure

If there is no apparent problem with the keyboard driver, there is a possibility that the cable that connects your keyboard to the motherboard has somehow become disconnected. This is rare, and it could be a result of damage to the keyboard or the motherboard. It’s certainly possible for the connector mounted on the motherboard to have become damaged if the computer has a history of overheating.

If the cable has become disconnected, a technician may have to examine the computer. The keyboard connections in laptop computers are delicate and can be damaged easily if the user does not know how to work on them.

Expert Insight

Keys can be difficult to snap back onto the keyboard, even for technicians. If you are having difficulties reattaching a lost key, do not attempt to force it.

Drivers are fairly simple to download and install. A link to the HP laptop keyboard Driver Download website is in the Resource section. At the site, you will be required to provide your computer’s model number in order to find the correct software.

 

HP Laptop Keyboard

HP Laptop Keyboard is made from the highest quality parts, the HP Keyboard are tailored made according to the original size, whether the Keyboard appearance, size and quality are the same as with the original.

HP Keyboard Repair and Replacement

Are you considering HP Keyboard repair? HP Laptop Keyboards replacement on this particular model is very easy and takes just a few minutes. Here is a quick HP replacement Keyboard repair tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

Once you have purchased the new keyboard, all you need to replace the old with the new is a screwdriver and something plastic, flat and thin like a credit card or guitar pick.

Step one: Remove the two screws from the bottom of the computer that are holding down the HP Laptop Keyboard bezel. The bezel is the bar that sits right above all the function keys.

Step two: Turn the computer over, open the cover and insert the credit card or guitar pick between the bezel and the computer screen. The bezel has pegs that sit in holes, you need to slowly pry up the bezel. It will make a bit of a popping noise as it is removed.

Step three: Now hold on to the HP Keyboard from the end closest to the screen and gently pull it away from the touch-pad end and flip it over. You will see the ribbon attached to the underside of the keyboard. There is a little plastic connector holding the ribbon to the computer. To unlock it, carefully pull up on the two tabs; one located on each corner of the connector. Be very gentle when you do this as this is the one part that gets broken the most often when changing a keyboard. The ribbon will now be released.

Step four: Carefully pull the ribbon out of the connector and remove it along with the entire HP Laptop Keyboard.

Final step: To insert the new HP Laptop Keyboard, place the board face down so you have easy access to the ribbon. Make sure the keyboard is lined up so when you flip it back over the keys are in the correct position. Keep the ribbon straight at all times; twisting it could damage it. Place the ribbon in the connector; it only goes in one way. Once in place, push down on the connector tabs to lock it. Now flip the keyboard over and slide it down toward the touch pad and take the bezel and line the pegs up with the holes and push it in place. Then turn the computer over and replace the two screws you removed from the bottom. You can now power on your computer and see if the keyboard works. If it is not working, more than likely the ribbon was not inserted properly.