How to Fix Surface Pro Keyboard Not Working?

Is the keyboard on your Surface Pro not working? If so, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll explain how to fix your Surface Pro keyboard not working issue.

Overview of the Problem

The most common reason for a Surface Pro keyboard not working is due to a software or hardware issue. The issue could be due to a driver error, a Windows update, faulty hardware, or even a defective keyboard.

Depending on the cause of the problem, there are several steps you can take to fix the issues with your Surface Pro keyboard.

Disconnect

• Unplug the Keyboard: The first step you should take is to unplug the keyboard from your Surface Pro. This will allow you to reconnect the keyboard and check whether the issue is being caused by a hardware issue.
• Disconnect the Keyboard from the Surface Pro: If the issue persists after disconnecting the keyboard, then you should disconnect the keyboard from the Surface Pro. To do this, you’ll need to open the Settings app, then go to Devices > Connected Devices. Here, you’ll find the keyboard listed. Right-click on it and select Disconnect.

Restart Your PC

• Shut Down and Restart Your PC: If you’re still having issues with your Surface Pro keyboard, then you should restart your PC. This will flush out any temporary errors that could be causing the issue.

Do a Two-Button Shutdown

• Shut Down Using the Volume and Power Buttons: If restarting your PC doesn’t resolve the issue, then you should try a two-button shutdown. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds. This will force your device to shut down.

Update and Reinstall Drivers

• Update Drivers: After restarting, you should check if there are any drivers that need to be updated. To do this, open the Device Manager, then check for any yellow exclamation marks. If you find any, right-click on the device, then select Update Driver.
• Reinstall Drivers: If the update doesn’t resolve the issue, then you should try reinstalling the drivers. To do this, right-click on the device and select Uninstall. Then, restart your PC and let Windows automatically search for and install the latest drivers.

Update Windows

• Check for Updates: If the issue still persists, then you should make sure your Windows is up to date. To do this, open the Settings app, then go to Update & Security > Windows Update. Here, you can check for any available updates and install them.
• Install Updates: If there are any available updates, then you should install them to see if it resolves the issue.

Reset

• Perform a Soft Reset: If the issue persists after updating Windows, then you can try performing a soft reset. To do this, open the Settings app, then go to Update & Security > Recovery. Here, you can select the “Reset this PC” option to perform a soft reset.
• Perform a Hard Reset: If the soft reset doesn’t resolve the issue, then you can try a hard reset. To do this, open the Settings app, then go to Update & Security > Recovery. Here, you can select the “Advanced Startup” option and then select “Troubleshoot > Reset this PC”.

Take Your Device for Repair

• Determine Your Options: If the hard reset doesn’t fix the issue, then you might need to take your device for repair. Before doing this, you should determine your repair options.
• Locate a Repair Center: Once you’ve determined your repair options, you can locate a repair center. You can do this by searching online or by asking family and friends if they know of any repair centers in your area.

In this article, we’ve explained how to fix your Surface Pro keyboard not working issue. We’ve discussed several steps you can take, such as disconnecting the keyboard, restarting your PC, performing a two-button shutdown, updating and reinstalling drivers, and resetting your device. If all else fails, then you can take your device for repair.

We hope this article has helped you get your Surface Pro keyboard working again. If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below.