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06-06-2025 11:44 AM
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
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