Space bar of my inbuilt keyboard is not working after my laptop was misbehaving

[Urs_aady]

while I was using my laptop it suddenly starts misbehaving and after that its space bar of inbuilt keyboard stops working and also not showing light under that key 

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Urs_aady,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If the space bar on your laptop's built-in keyboard is not working and isn’t lighting up, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Restart Your Laptop

• Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary issues.

2. Check for Physical Obstruction

• Inspect the space bar for any debris or dust that may be obstructing it. Carefully clean around the key using compressed air or a soft brush.

3. Test in Different Applications

• Open a text editor or browser and try pressing the space bar to see if it works in different applications. This can help determine if the issue is app-specific.

4. Use an External Keyboard

• Connect an external USB keyboard to see if the space bar works there. If it does, the issue might be with the laptop's built-in keyboard.

5. Check Keyboard Settings

• Ensure that the keyboard settings haven't changed:
  • Go to Settings > Devices > Typing and review any relevant options.

6. Update or Reinstall Keyboard Drivers

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
2. Expand Keyboards, right-click on your keyboard, and select Update driver. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
3. If that doesn’t work, you can also try uninstalling the driver and restarting your laptop, which will reinstall it.

7. Run the Keyboard Troubleshooter

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. Select Additional troubleshooters and then Keyboard to run the troubleshooter.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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HP Support