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Chromebook Keyboard Not Working Only Touchscreen: How to Fix
A quick restart might fix this issue
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Published onAugust 7, 2024
published onAugust 7, 2024
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Having trouble with your Chromebook keyboard not working and only the touchscreen being active? You’re not alone. This issue can be quite frustrating, but don’t worry—I’ve got a few solutions that might just get you back on track.
What can I do if the Chromebook keyboard is not working only the touchscreen?
Before trying anything else, try using a different account such as a guest one. Try updating Chrome OS to the latest version. Also, clean your keys and make sure they aren’t stuck.
1. Reboot your Chromebook
Rebooting can fix minor software glitches that may be causing keyboard issues.
2. Perform a hard reset
A hard reset can resolve hardware and software issues by refreshing the system.
3. Toggle Tablet Mode
Toggling between tablet and laptop modes can resolve issues where the keyboard is stuck in tablet mode.
4. Factory reset your Chromebook
A factory reset can resolve persistent issues by restoring your Chromebook to its original settings. Ensure you back up important files before proceeding.
These solutions provide a comprehensive approach to fixing keyboard issues on a Chromebook, allowing you to get back to using your device smoothly.
This isn’t the only issue that you can encounter, many reported that theirChromebook keeps restarting, and this can happen ifChrome OS is missing or damaged.
We also have a great guide on what to do ifChrome OS can’t open this page, so you might want to check it out.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
