Whether it is a few dead keys or the whole keyboard, the cause is usually one of a handful of issues — and many are fixable without a replacement.
Quick Checks- Restart — a frozen key handler is common; a reboot clears it.
- Check Filter/Sticky Keys in Windows settings — these can block input.
- Update the keyboard driver in Device Manager.
- Test on-screen keyboard — if that works fine, the issue is hardware, not software.
- A few dead keys often mean debris or a worn membrane — sometimes cleanable.
- A whole dead keyboard usually points to a loose ribbon connector or liquid damage.
- Spilled liquid needs urgent attention before corrosion spreads to the board.
A keyboard replacement is quick and affordable, and a technician can confirm whether a clean, reseat, or replacement is needed.
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