What to do if the keys on a laptop keyboard are misaligned? How to fix the issue of certain keys on a laptop not functioning properly

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First, let’s talk about the reasons for a disordered laptop keyboard and the solutions: 1. The numeric keys on the laptop keyboard are enabled. For many 14-inch laptops, there is no numeric keypad on the keyboard, but careful observers will notice keys such as U, I, O, P, J, K, L,;, and M. These keys are marked with numbers. Enabling the numeric keypad causes the laptop keyboard to become disordered. In fact, a laptop keyboard combines the numeric keypad with the alphabet keypad; by default, there is no numeric keypad. However, if one accidentally presses the Num Lock key located in the upper right corner of the laptop keyboard, the numeric keypad is activated. At that point, the letter keys on the laptop keyboard such as U, I, O, P, J, K, L,;, M, etc., become disordered – the letters turn into numbers. Solution: In this case, you can press the Num Lock key again to switch back to normal mode (on some computers, the Fn+Num Lock combination key is required). Related tips: How to turn off the laptop keyboard – A guide on how to disable the laptop’s keyboard. 2. If it’s not U, I, O, P, J, K, L,;, M,. If it’s not the / and other keys whose numbers get messed up, but rather some individual keys are malfunctioning, this situation is also fairly common from time to time; it often occurs in laptops that have been in use for a long time. The reason for this is that certain keys in the laptop fail to return to their original position after being pressed, which results in a malfunctioning keyboard. Solution: This issue of disordered keys on laptop keyboards is relatively rare; it occasionally occurred when using Shenzhou laptops in the past, and the solution was also quite simple. Close the laptop, then check to see if any keys are stuck; you can also tap on them to reset the stuck keys. 3. If some keys on the laptop are misaligned and some others are not functioning properly, this is usually due to a fault in the laptop’s keyboard. If the laptop is still under warranty, it is recommended that you take it for repair. Of course, if you’re worried about the high cost of repairs, you can simply buy a USB keyboard as a substitute. Technical document: What to do if the keyboard on a laptop isn’t working (General solutions for faulty laptop keys). If there is anything that needs to be added, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.