Why is my Surface cover keyboard not working?

Why is my Surface cover keyboard not working?

Disconnect and reconnect your Surface Pro keyboard. Simply removing your keyboard, waiting a few seconds, and then reattaching it can get it working again. Check your keyboard’s batteries. Sometimes using your Surface Pro on your lap or a blanket can cause the Type Cover to disconnect.

How do you unlock the keyboard on a Surface?

Hold down the Fn key and press the Caps key to lock the function keys. Hold down the Fn key and press the Caps key again to unlock them.

How do I connect my Surface cover keyboard?

To do so, follow these instructions:

1. Make sure your keyboard cover is connected properly.
2. Swipe in from the right side of the screen to bring up the charms menu.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Tap on Power.
5. Select Shut Down.
6. Wait 60 seconds and press the power button at the top of your Surface to turn it back on.

Can I use USB keyboard with Surface Pro?

The keyboard works fine when plugged into the USB Port. However, I use that port for my mouse. I was hopping the USB port on the charging plug would be recognized by the surface when the keyboard is plugged into it.

Why is my wireless keyboard not typing?

Sometimes the receiver gets out of sync with the wireless devices, causing them to stop working. Resyncing the setup is fairly easy. There is usually a Connect button somewhere on the USB receiver. Then press the Connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse and the flashing light on the USB receiver should stop.

Why is Microsoft Surface Keyboard not working?

Your Microsoft surface keyboard could have stopped working due to a hardware problem. That includes one or more pins that are not working properly because they are damaged or are just unresponsive. Many things could cause keyboard pins to stop working, but it is mostly because your keyboard has become old.

How to fix Surface Keyboard?

Solution 1: Update Surface Type Cover Driver.

Solution 2: Check for Windows 10 Updates.

Solution 3: Clean Surface Keyboard or Type Cover.

Solution 4: Force Shut down the Surface.

Solution 5: Reinstall Surface Type Cover Driver.

Solution 6: Reset the Surface.

Solution 7: Fix Surface Type Cover Keys Not Working.

Why is my Surface Pro 4 keyboard not working?

Check whether the keyboard itself is in working condition or not?

Form a backup point and reset your system.

Update Windows (and ensure that you are logged in as an administrator) if you haven’t done it for quite a while now.

Clean dirt and dust from the connectors.

Detach and reattach the Surface type cover,and it might help you get rid of the issue.

Why is the attached keyboard not working?

Your keyboard is damaged. Physical damage can cause issues when you’re trying to use your keyboard.

Your battery is low.

Your drivers are missing or outdated.

You’re using the wrong USB port.

Your power settings are poorly configured.

Windows 10’s Filter Key bug.

A new major Windows 10 update.