my left shift key is broken.

Terrance Aho 0 Reputation points
2026-08-03T07:55:51.4166667+00:00

i have recently updated my Windows 11 laptop and found out that my left shift key no longer works. my right shift key still works and i need help fixing this problem.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. DYARI BARHAM 36,896 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-03T08:31:49.7066667+00:00

    Hi ,

    I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out.

    To verify that it is not a hardware-related issue, connect a wired keyboard to your computer and test to see whether it works or not.

    You can also use the on-screen keyboard to see if the shift key works.

    If the shift key works with both the on-screen keyboard and a wired keyboard, there may be an issue with the physical keyboard. Please hold the shift and release it multiple times. Clean carefully and check to see if it works.

    Please keep me posted.

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