At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
Hello, have you tried plugging in a USB keyboard or mouse? I'm have a hard time finding info on locking or unlocking a keyboard and mouse pad on a laptop, (without third party software) there is one bit of software that requires you to type "unlock" to gain control again. I doubt thats you problem. have you rebooted the laptop? press and hold the power button for 4 seconds and the pc will shut off.
1. Check to be sure your "Number Lock" or
"Function Lock" keys aren't lit. These can lock out certain parts of
your keyboard. If either of these is lit, press them to unlock the
locked portion of your keyboard. These can be found at the top right on
a laptop and between the number pad and main keys on a desktop keyboard.
2. Save all open programs using your mouse. Use your mouse to restart your
computer. This will only work if your computer isn't frozen. If your
mouse doesn't move, press the power button on your Dell until the
computer turns off. Press it again to restart. If the issue was lack of
memory or a locked program, this will unlock your keyboard. Continue to
Step 3 if the keyboard is still locked.
3. Shut down your computer using your mouse or power button. Don't restart. Unplug your Dell.
4. Remove the battery if you're using a laptop by turning the laptop over
and sliding the battery release latch. Slide the battery out and
replace after one minute.
Have a good one!
Step 2
Save
all open programs using your mouse. Use your mouse to restart your
computer. This will only work if your computer isn't frozen. If your
mouse doesn't move, press the power button on your Dell until the
computer turns off. Press it again to restart. If the issue was lack of
memory or a locked program, this will unlock your keyboard. Continue to
Step 3 if the keyboard is still locked.
Step 3
Shut down your computer using your mouse or power button. Don't restart. Unplug your Dell.
Step 4
Remove
the battery if you're using a laptop by turning the laptop over and
sliding the battery release latch. Slide the battery out and replace
after one minute.
hi
your track-pad mouse has a horizontal bar-shaped button above it with an orange light next to it, try pressing that button. The light should turn white and your mouse should begin working again.
You could unlock it from, dell touchpad icon (you will find it beside the clock in the bottom right),after you open it you will find options for external mouse and such that, you will know your way for unlocking your touchpad.
×