HP envy detachable keyboard not working

[Grayg]

My mouse pad works on my keyboard but my keys don't work ! How do I fix that ? The Bluetooth obviously works fine because the mouse pad works .

THANKS IN ADVANCE !

If it can be replaced I'd rather just replace it !

[Jeet_singh]

Hi @Grayg,

Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A great place where you can find solutions for your issues with help from the community! I came across your post and wanted to assist you. I understand you are having issues with the keyboard not working on your HP Envy X2 notebook. Don't worry as I have a few suggestions which should help you resolve this issue.

Common issue where detachable Bluetooth keyboard, Specially Envy x2 models won’t work after a while. Before following the steps make sure if the Bluetooth button is powered ON, there will be a light.

Steps to be followed:

1: Connect the keyboard to tablet.

2: Shut down the NB completely.

3: Perform a power drain by holding power button and volume down button for 15sec.

Note: The NB will power ON and power OFF instantly.

4: Now power ON the NB.

5: Login to the NB and check if the keyboard works or not.

If the issue persists, I would you could try to reset an X2 detachable it is only necessary to  set the keyboard into "discovery” mode:

• Turn off keyboard. 
• Hold finger down on Bluetooth button until it blinks continuously.
• Go to device manager and select "Add Device" you should see  "keyboard (ready to pair)”
• Click on pair and let drivers install.

The keyboard is a simple Bluetooth device.  Attach it like any other Bluetooth device.  

For more assistance, please follow this link: HP ENVY x2 11, 13, and 15 Notebook PCs - Pairing the Keyboard Base

If the issue persists, I would suggest this could be a possible hardware failure. I would recommend you contact our HP phone support for further assistance.

HP Technical Support can be reached by clicking on the following link: http://h22207.www2.hp.com/us-en/?openCLC=true

(1) Once the support page opens please select the country in which you're located. Next, enter your HP model number on the right.

(2) Next, choose the 'Contact Support' tab at the top and scroll down to the bottom of the 'HP Support- Contact' page to fill out the form provided with your contact information.

(3) Once completed click the 'Show Options' icon on the bottom right.

(4) Lastly, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select 'Get the phone number.' A case number and phone number will now populate for you.

If you have any troubles, let me know and I will do my best to help!

Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again

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