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spikeyMushroom

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May 17th, 2022 17:00

m15 R4, keyboard stops working

Hi,

Not sure when but I realized just today that the built-in keyboard stops working. The led lights work fine. And if I press Fn + F11, it could even disable mousepad for me, but other keys just stop working. Tried update bios, uninstall driver, reset laptop...

  • JOcean

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    Posted May 17th, 2022 19:00

    If you try a USB keyboard does it work properly?

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    Posted May 17th, 2022 20:00

    Yeah, external keyboard works. Actually, the built-in keyboard works well in Diagnostic page (enter by F12 during starting up) but not in BIOS page. I also tried hard reset. I'm feeling it is a driver issue (tried uninstall it already)

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    Posted May 17th, 2022 21:00

    Hi @spikeyMushroom welcome to this free user to user Alienware laptop discussion forum. This is not Dell Support. 

    If keyboard fully functional in Windows Safe Mode, but not in Windows Normal mode, it seems there is an application conflict. Updating the appropriate driver should reinstate keyboard function. 

    Is System Restore function enabled? What is System Restore | Dell US 


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  • neo2022

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    Posted June 25th, 2022 20:00

    Me too. Date: 6/25, 2022

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    Posted July 4th, 2022 20:00

    update: they replaced the motherboard but now the audio is not working. such BAD manufacture. won't recommend anyone to ever buy dell products

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    Posted July 19th, 2022 11:00

    Exact same issue here.  Ran through ePSA on my own and all the keys were registering in the test just not when you actually boot into windows.  Spent 2hrs on phone support yesterday and now they are sending out a new motherboard to be installed.

    In all honesty, I think I'd rather just have a faulty keyboard since I use this laptop with a dock and external bluetooth keyboard anyways.  I've only had it 5months.  Very disheartening.

     

    What other problems will arise after a motherboard replacement?  Stayed Tuned!