Laptop Keyboard Malfunctions: Repairing Sticky and Non-Responsive Keys 2025
Table of Contents
- How to Fix Sticky Keys
- Method 1: Cleaning the Keyboard
- Method 2: Removing the Keys (If Cleaning Doesn’t Work)
- Method 3: Fixing Software Issues
- How to Fix Unresponsive Keys
How to Fix Sticky Keys
When a laptop keyboard malfunctions, it makes typing difficult. Two of the most common
Keyboard issues are sticky keys or unresponsive keys.
To clean up sticky keys, you may use rubbing alcohol on them or blow dust between the keys
using compressed air. If it’s a software issue, toggle them off by pressing the “Shift” button five
times or any two keyboard keys simultaneously. If the issue still exists, check the laptop for
Drivers, turn off the “Sticky Keys” through settings, or verify loose contacts.
Sticky keys are caused by fluid spills or dust collecting underneath the keys, causing them to
become gummed up.
