If your keyboard isn’t working, it can be frustrating. But don’t worry! In this keyboard troubleshooting guide, we’ll walk you through some simple steps to get your keyboard up and running again in no time.
Keyboard troubleshooting is important because it can help you identify and fix problems with your keyboard. By troubleshooting your keyboard, you can often solve common issues without having to replace your entire keyboard.
The Keyboard Troubleshooting Guide
Below are some simple steps to troubleshoot your product and ensure that it is a warranty issue. Based on the checklist below, we make sure to suggest the absolute best and most flexible measure for your specific problems.
Did the issue appear suddenly?
Start by asking yourself if the error came suddenly or has it been there from the beginning.
Is the keyboard compatible?
Do you know if the keyboard is made for your Console, computer, or mobile phone?
Is the keyboard damaged?
Physical damage to cables and plastic parts is usually not covered by the warranty and can be quite hard to fix yourself.
How to clean a keyboard?
Some common keyboard problems include sticky or stuck keys, keys that are not registering properly, and ghosting. Ghosting occurs when multiple keys are pressed at the same time and only some of the keys register.
How to Troubleshoot Keyboards
If your keyboard isn’t working, it can be frustrating. But don’t worry! This Keyboard Troubleshooting Guide will help you figure out what’s wrong and how to fix it. We’ll go over the most common problems and their solutions. So, sit back, relax, and let’s get started.
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Check if buttons are hard to press
If one or more buttons are tough to press or do not respond well to impact, it is recommended to blow with compressed air or brush clean m.
On most mechanical keyboards, you can carefully remove the so-called “Keycaps” to access better. -
Check for Keychatter
If you suspect that the keyboard double-clicks, we recommend that you assess the following tools and send us a picture of the result.
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Disconnect the keyboard and completely erase the device
Remove the device through the Windows Device Manager and restart the computer.
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Update the Firmware
Update Drivers and Firmware from the manufacturer’s website.
Read more here about updating and optimizing Razer hardware. -
Try the keyboard on another device
Will it have an influence if you connect the keyboard to another computer / device – and connect another mouse to the current device?
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Use another USB-port
Try different USB ports on the computer, avoid so-called USB hubs, ie the ports directly in the motherboard on the computer.
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Disable USB device power savings
Check the settings for selectable disconnection of USB devices in Windows.
The Results
If you follow the steps listed above and the issue persists, it is safe to say the keyboard is either damaged or defective from the factory.
If your keyboard is experiencing serious problems or damage, it’s important to seek professional help as soon as possible. A qualified technician can diagnose the issue and make the necessary repairs.
Waiting too long to get help can result in further damage to your keyboard, which may be irreparable.