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Hai Friends,
i have a problem with my keyboard.

Right side ie, numslock side of my keyboard is not working

it gives a beep sound...when i press numslock...

remaining part works well...so plz help me on this issue

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Context: the original report from says the right-side numeric keypad doesn’t produce numbers and pressing Num Lock only makes a beep. That beep is often the OS “ToggleKeys”/accessibility feedback; the missing numeric input can be either a hardware fault (key matrix, cable, liquid) or an OS/firmware mapping. Building on suggestions from , and , the following ordered checklist isolates the cause and points to fixes.

  • Observe the NumLock LED at boot. If the LED never changes (even during POST/splash) the failure is likely hardware or BIOS-level. If the LED toggles at boot but numbers don’t work once the OS loads, suspect software/settings.
  • Isolate hardware vs. software. Try the suspect keyboard on a different PC and try a known-good keyboard on the original PC. For PS/2 keyboards, power down before swapping; USB can be hot-plugged but try different USB ports.
  • Check accessibility and mapping. On Windows, disable Mouse Keys and ToggleKeys (Control Panel -> Ease of Access / Accessibility Options). Some laptop layouts require Fn+NumLock to enable the embedded numpad.
  • Driver/OS checks. In Device Manager uninstall the keyboard/HID device and reboot so the OS reinstalls the driver. Booting in Safe Mode or from a live USB/CD will tell you if a third-party utility is remapping keys.
  • Physical inspection and cleaning. Pop keycaps (if applicable), look for debris or sticky residue, and check the cable for kinks or damage. Liquid spills commonly kill only part of a keypad.
  • Last step: replace or repair. If tests point to hardware and cleaning/reseating didn’t help, replacement is usually the quickest and cheapest fix; laptop replacements may require service.

Notes: if the keyboard is under warranty, contact the manufacturer before opening or attempting repairs.

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Member Avatar for Narue

A better place to ask this question would be in the Hardware->Peripherals forum.

Member Avatar for jwenting

I think mods should have the option to move topics to a place they're more appropriate :)

Member Avatar for Narue

We do, but only in the forums that we have mod powers. For example, I could move a Java question from the C and C++ forum to the Java forum, but I couldn't move a PHP question from the Java forum to the PHP forum because I only have powers under the Software Development category.

Member Avatar for tom_oxygen

try another keyboard.

Member Avatar for karurozu

hey this is easy...is only the cable you can move and test ok

Member Avatar for McReagant

What model of ur keyboard is that? Check the driver again. :)

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