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keyboard on Microsoft surface pro 7+ laptop not working

The Wheeler de Coll Family 0 Reputation points
2026-03-03T22:37:29.9266667+00:00

keyboard on Microsoft surface pro 7+ laptop not working. My surface pro 7 laptop’s keyboard suddenly stopped working. I’ve detached it multiple times from the tablet. Restarted it and shut it down a couple times and also followed instructions online for keyboards not connecting. The LED keyboard won’t turn on at all.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-03-03T22:37:37.93+00:00
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    Because the keyboard LEDs do not turn on at all and the cover has already been detached and the device restarted multiple times, this matches a likely hardware failure of the Surface Pro Keyboard/Type Cover rather than a Windows or configuration issue.

    Use these steps to confirm and proceed:

    1. Check for obvious connection issues
      • Detach the Keyboard/Type Cover.
      • Inspect the connector area on both the Surface Pro 7+ and the keyboard spine for debris or visible damage.
      • Reattach the keyboard, ensuring all magnets along the spine fully engage with the bottom edge of the Surface.
    2. Confirm whether the keyboard has any power
      • Press the Caps and Fn keys several times and check if their LED indicators turn on or off.
      • In this case, the LEDs are not turning on, which indicates a likely hardware issue with the keyboard itself.
    3. Verify in UEFI (optional check)
      • Turn off the Surface and wait 10 seconds.
      • Press and hold Volume Up, then press and release Power while still holding Volume Up.
      • When the UEFI screen appears, try using the arrow keys and touchpad.
      • If the keyboard and touchpad also do not work in UEFI, this further confirms a hardware problem with the keyboard/Type Cover or its port.
    4. If still not working, submit a service order
      • At this point, the keyboard is likely faulty and needs service or replacement.
      • Go to the Microsoft device service page, sign in, and select the Surface Pro Keyboard/Type Cover for repair or replacement.
      • If the device is not registered, register it first using the serial number printed near the left side or center of the keyboard spine.
      • If out of warranty, consider purchasing a new Surface Pro Keyboard/Type Cover from the Microsoft Store or an authorized retailer.

    If the keyboard works in UEFI but not in Windows, the issue is with Windows/software rather than the keyboard, and a Windows reset or recovery on the Surface would be required.

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