Troubleshoot keyboard or mouse issues

Modified on: Tue, Mar 11 2025 2:49 PM

PURPOSE

You need to troubleshoot you computer accessories because your keyboard and mouse are not working.


PROCESS

  1. Make sure the keyboard/mouse is firmly plugged into the back of the computer.
  2. Try unplugging one or both, and then plugging it into a different USB on the computer.
  3. Replace the keyboard/mouse with one that you know works.
  4. If you cannot see any lights on your keyboard when you press the Caps Lock or Num Lock keys, it may be a dead keyboard.
  5. Make sure there is no dirt or fluff clogging up either the optical laser on the bottom of the mouse.  If may require a cleaning.
  6. If you are using a wireless keyboard/mouse, try pressing the reset button on the devices or replace the batteries.
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