The problem of the key pressed by itself or also called the phantom key is a known problem among laptop and notebook users, several years ago one of my first laptos got this problem and for to find a solution I arrived at a process that allowed me disable the keyboard safely from windows. And considering that it is a problem for several users, today we are going to share this process which will allow you to know how to disable the keyboard of a laptop for windows users.
*Puedes leer este artículo en español y saber cómo desactivar el teclado de una laptop.
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Disable keyboard on a laptop
Why is necessary disable the keyboard of a Laptop?. The keyboard is one of the most delicate components of a laptop but at the same time more used, excessive use, misuse, liquid drop, and even high temperatures can end up partially or totally damaging the internal circuits of the keyboard. And it is that the problem of the ghost key (ghost key), appears when the circuits of the keyboard membranes stick or are damaged and consequently the keys are activated permanently as if they were being pressed.
Options in front of one broken laptop keyboard
What can we done in front of a broken laptop keyboard?. All depends on the level of knowledge you have about laptops, and if keyboard works yet, there you can make a decision between four options:
- Fix it yourself: In this case, you need to open the laptop and disconnect the keyboard cable manually, but for this you need to have advanced level technical knowledge.
- Take it to a technician: In this case, it is best to take it to the technical support of the same brand requesting a change of the keyboard, to avoid theft or change of parts by unscrupulous technicians.
- By using some software: In this case, you are looking for a program that allows you to block certain keys on the computer, however, by deactivating these keys, the writing capacity will end up being another problem.
- Configuring Windows: In this case, what is sought is that the device is deactivated through the operating system without damaging the equipment by using an external keyboard and mouse. Therefore, we will explain this procedure since it is the safest and efficient.
TIP: The period for technical support can take between one to four weeks and the cost will include the service plus the replacement of the new keyboard. It should be mentioned that the brand, model and even the age of the equipment can affect the price, so buying a new laptop can be cheaper.
Recommendations before disabling the keyboard of a Laptop
What are the implications of disabling the keyboard of a laptop?. There is an important implication, that disabling the keyboard will also disable the mouse or touchpad at the same time. That is why, before following this tutorial on "how to disable the keyboard of a laptop" you must have an external keyboard and mouse at hand, as they will be necessary for the process, in addition, optionally it is recommended to have the computer drivers.
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Steps to disable the keyboard of a Laptop
What is the steps to disable the keyboard of a Laptop?. Before continuing it is important to clarify that this procedure works for all laptop brands such as Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Acer, Msi, Alienware, HP, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Compaq, Gateway, Advance, and among others, likewise, with all the models of any of the brands mentioned above, regarding the operating system is exclusive to the Windows system, and has been tested on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 / 8.1, and 10 for all versions and updates.
Steps:
- First: Control Panel
- Pick: Device Manager
- Click on: Keyboard tab
- Find in the list: Standard Keyboard PS/2
- Right click on: Update Driver Software
- Select: "Browse my computer for drive software"
- After that: "Let me pick from a list of device on my computer"
- *Uncheck the box: "Show compatible hardware"
- Find in the list: Microsoft
- In the right side choose: Microsoft Basic Keyboard (106/109)
- Click on Next, and
- That is all.
ALERT: At this point the system will alert you, asking if you really want to install this driver (because it is not recommended for your actually system). But, to be able to disable the keyboard you must accept. The system will then prompt you to reboot to apply the changes, accept it and the system will reboot with the keyboard disable, as well as the laptop mouse.
Questions about disabling a laptop keyboard
How good are the other options to disable the keyboard of a Laptop?
- About disabling the keyboard manually at a glance is simple, since it is only disconnecting the keyboard cable from the laptop, however this procedure enters a level going forward, because any mishandling could render the equipment inoperative, and even It could cause a short circuit if some screw is wrong.
- Taking it to the technician could be the best option among all if one wants to continue using the laptop without external devices, in addition to assuring you a warranty service as it is of the brand. An important aspect to take at this point is that the spare parts stock of a laptop can be more complicated than it seems, and even more so if the laptop is more than five years old.
- The installation of third-party programs is by far the worst option that can be taken, since the installation of these programs can expose your computer vulnerability to cyber criminals, which would end up being the victim of cybercriminal activities.
What should be done to reverse the process of disabling a laptop keyboard?
To be able to reverse the process, you must install the corresponding driver or keyboard and mouse driver, they are almost always the same driver and once the previous process is installed it will be reversed after restarting the computer.
Can a computer be formatted with the phantom key problem?
Yes, after having developed this tutorial I was able to develop a successful procedure like this to install an operating system from scratch. However, there is a broader process to follow but this will be the subject of another video.
Why did I get an error or a blue screen when disabling a laptop keyboard?
Receiving an error in this process can only be due to a previous bad configuration. That is, they tried to fix the problem by installing third-party programs or due to a bad configuration, the only option would be to revert changes in the Windows system.
What if I don't know what model my laptop or notebook is?
The model as well as the details of the equipment are always labeled on the back of the laptop or notebook. However, in case it is not there, you can use the AIDA64 program which will help you find all the information on the device, the link will be in the description.
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