Here’s how to fix a laptop keyboard with unresponsive or sticky keys.

A fresh start can clear out temporary bugs that might be affecting your PC.

fire off the Windows Troubleshooter.

Windows 11 and 10 have built-in tools that can address minor problems.

If it doesn’t fix the keyboard, it can give you ideas for the next steps.

tune up your Windows keyboard drivers.

Turn off other keyboards.

If you added an external keyboard, it could be causing conflicts with the built-in keyboard.

Go to your gadget Manager to double-check only the default one is enabled.

Turn off Windows CTF Loader.

If you use a smart stylus or other input devices, it can interfere with the keyboard.

shut the CTF loader to rule out this problem.

The Windows smart assistant, Cortana, can also interfere with your setup’s functionality.

Temporary turn off Cortana to see if it makes a difference.

Turn off Windows gaming mode.

Windows has a gaming mode that affects how the laptop functions.

Go to your tweaks to see to it it’s turned off.

Turn off Windows keyboard shortcuts.

see to it all the toggle switches are off, then apply the changes and start your system.

Even if you haven’t spilled anything, regularly cleaning your keyboard can increase its longevity.

Connect a wireless keyboard to your laptop.

While not technically a fix, using an external keyboard allows you to continue using your PC.

Your Lenovo should support most Bluetooth and USB-wired keyboards.

initiate the Windows on-screen keyboard.

Another short-term solution is to use the on-screen board.

Use Windows System Restore.

If nothing else works, restoring the system to factory prefs is a possible last resort.

Get your Lenovo keyboard repaired or replaced.

If your equipment is still under warranty, you might qualify for a free repair or replacement.

Continue using this shortcut to increase the brightness or turn off the keyboard backlight.

you might also control the keyboard backlight with Lenovo’s Vantage software.

Try pressingFn+Escto enable Fn Lock and turn off hotkeys.

If that doesn’t work, your keyboard might not support Fn Lock.

Tounlock a Lenovo laptop touchpad, press the key with atouchpadicon, or reboot your PC.

If you have an external mouse, go toSettings>Devices>Touchpad>On.