caps lock indicator is off

[shruti_16]

hi my caps lock light is not on what can i do to make it activate

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @shruti_16,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

If the Caps Lock light on your HP PC is not turning on, here are a few steps you can follow to troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue:

1. Check if Caps Lock is Functioning

• Open a text editor (like Notepad).
• Press the Caps Lock key and type.
• If the letters are uppercase, the key is working — the issue is just the indicator light.

2. Restart Your PC

• Sometimes, a simple restart can reset the keyboard driver and fix the indicator light.

3. Update or Reinstall Keyboard Drivers

• Press Windows + X > Device Manager.
• Expand Keyboards.
• Right-click your keyboard > Update driver.
• If that doesn’t help, right-click again > Uninstall device, then restart your PC.

4. Check HP BIOS Settings

• Restart your PC and press Esc or F10 repeatedly to enter BIOS.
• Look for Caps Lock LED behavior or Action Keys Mode.
• Make sure the LED indicator is not disabled (if such an option exists).

5. Run HP Hardware Diagnostics

• Turn off your PC.
• Turn it on and immediately press Esc repeatedly, then F2 to open HP PC Hardware Diagnostics.
• Run the Keyboard Test to check for hardware issues.

6. Try an External Keyboard

• Plug in a USB keyboard and test the Caps Lock key.
• If the external keyboard light works, the issue may be with your laptop’s built-in keyboard.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

HP Support