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If your keyboard stops displaying the right characters, or not all the keystrokes are being registered, you may need to reset your keyboard settings. If your default language was changed, your keyboard may produce different characters than you're expecting. A faulty keyboard can also be the cause of your keyboard woes. | If your keyboard stops displaying the right characters, or not all the keystrokes are being registered, you may need to reset your keyboard settings. If your default language was changed, your keyboard may produce different characters than you're expecting. A faulty keyboard can also be the cause of your keyboard woes. | ||
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#Check the connection. If your original keyboard is the problem, there may be an issue with the connection to the computer. | #Check the connection. If your original keyboard is the problem, there may be an issue with the connection to the computer. | ||
#*If the keyboard is connected via USB, check that the cable is not frayed and that it is securely plugged into the USB port. | #*If the keyboard is connected via USB, check that the cable is not frayed and that it is securely plugged into the USB port. | ||
| − | #*If the keyboard is wireless, ensure that you have the [[Find | + | #*If the keyboard is wireless, ensure that you have the [[Find and Update Drivers|latest drivers]] installed and that the wireless dongle works. Make sure that the wireless keyboard has fresh batteries. |
#Replace your keyboard. If all else fails, it may be time for a new keyboards. Keyboards see a lot of physical use, and can fail after a long enough time. If you're using a laptop, [[Remove-a-Laptop-Keyboard-from-a-Dell-Latitude-D505|replacing the keyboard]] is a little more involved but doable from home. | #Replace your keyboard. If all else fails, it may be time for a new keyboards. Keyboards see a lot of physical use, and can fail after a long enough time. If you're using a laptop, [[Remove-a-Laptop-Keyboard-from-a-Dell-Latitude-D505|replacing the keyboard]] is a little more involved but doable from home. | ||
