Caps lock key does not work...

my caps lock key was working perfectly up until 10-15 minutes ago.
when i press my caps lock key, the little light on the key does not turn on and all of my letters remain in lowercase.
i thought perhaps something was stuck underneath the key, but when i took the key off - nothing was there. i placed it back on and still the caps lock key does not work.
does anyone have any ideas as to why the problem could be and how to fix it?

Finally found something that worked for me. See this thread and look for the post about removing the Hitoolbox plist files.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10765093&#10765093
I removed all of them. (Had multiples) Also make sure you empty the trash afterwards.
Then restart.
Then I used the modifier key trick in this thread. Turned off the caps lock key. Then restart.
Then use the modifier key trick and turn the caps lock key back on. Test to see if your lights come back on for the caps lock key.
If so, next time you restart it should still work. Finally. This thing has been dogging me for a long time.

Similar Messages

Satelite P50-A-14E - Caps lock key is not working

Hi all,
My CAPS LOCK key is not working on my Satelite P50-A-14E series laptop. Just realized while writing an email that is not working so is more or less sudden. Nothing has been spilled on it. Here is what I've checked so far:
- green light indicating that CAPS is LOCKED illuminates while pressing the key from on screen keyboard
- keyboard backlight doesn't start when I press the key but It works for the key itself when pressing any other key.
- tried a clean boot but no result.
Thanks a lot for your help.

Hi
> Just realized while writing an email that is not working so is more or less sudden.
Did you test the CAPS LOCK button using different software: internet browser, word or another editor?
How about the usage of external keyboard?
From my point of view there are two possible malfunctions: either there is some problem with the software you are using or the internal keyboard simply malfunctions and in such case the keyboard replacement will solve the problem.
You could test the external USB keyboard. In case the USB external keyboard CAPS LOCK button would functions, then the internal keyboard has to be replaced for sure.

Caps lock key is not working

i just bought my macbook air. the caps lock key is not working and the green light doesn't coem on. I tried holding it down for a while but it still didn;t work. I rebooted several times and once i held doen the cap slock during booting andthe green light came on but once it fully loaded it went off and I couldn't get it to come back on.

Hi
> Just realized while writing an email that is not working so is more or less sudden.
Did you test the CAPS LOCK button using different software: internet browser, word or another editor?
How about the usage of external keyboard?
From my point of view there are two possible malfunctions: either there is some problem with the software you are using or the internal keyboard simply malfunctions and in such case the keyboard replacement will solve the problem.
You could test the external USB keyboard. In case the USB external keyboard CAPS LOCK button would functions, then the internal keyboard has to be replaced for sure.

TouchPad lock key does not work anymore on Dell XPS L401X

Hi everyone,
On my Dell XPS L401X laptop, there is a key to lock/unlock the touchpad. It used to work fine on Windows and on new fresh install ArchLinux, but now it does not work anymore. If I remember correctly, I did not change, configure any shortcut so far.
Any hint to fix this problem?
Many thanks!
Tinh

Try mapping the button as shown here: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/To … are_Toggle
I'm sorry i can't help more.

HT1192 caps lock function does not work after latest update

Hi there,
I have a Macbook 13" Early 2011 and recently after updating my operating system to Mac OS X 10.7.4, i have found that the caps lock button isn't functioning.
At present if i hold or press the button, it is failing to light up or function at all.
Is there a fix for this issue, as i have read that there was an update by Apple to stop accidental pressing of this key, however not being able to access its function at all seems to be unusual.
Your thoughts and opinions would be much appreciated,
Thanks,
Robsterhill101

My Macbook Pro Early 2011 15" (base model) did this to me last night.
I did a PRAM Reset, the generic "Cure All Procedure" for Macs. It worked after, but I noticed that the button had to be pressed at just the right angle and with enough pressure. The light would come on and off and Caps Lock functions properly. Continued as normal.
I put the computer to sleep by simply closing the lid, and then put myself to sleep as well.
This morning, just before I came on here, my computer would NOT wake from sleep (a whole other issue). Would not wake up by pressing the power button. So I had to do a hard reset, hold the power button down, and press it again after...grrr I never feel good being forced to do this.
Anyways long story a little bit shorter, I restarted my computer and low-and-behold the Cap Lock is not working again. No Bueno, Cupertino.
No, sorry, no liquid damage on the keys, and I don't have kids, nor share my computer with anyone but myself.
Its one of the few things that bug me about this computer. The other is the issue of the computer not being able to wake from sleep. Too often.
SHOULDA BOUGHT THE APPLE CARE
Simply Because, perfect timing after the years original warranty, you will experience problems. After all, they do want you to be a repeat customer. IYKWIM

The caps lock and p key does not work

All of a sudden my "p" key and "caps Lock" key are not working. tried pram and smc resets but does not help. Want to know if it is a hard ware or a software issue. Im using a a MAC Book Pro that i bought ony 15 days back

First assumption: its faulty wiring, judging by this being your first post, im guessing its a new mac? Id call apple or replace it at the store you got it from if you didnt buy through online or applestore.

Caps lock with number not working for main password

hello when I start my macbook pro I have a login with numbers in it so I use the caps lock to write it but it doesn't work I have to use shift instead!!! when I use the caps lock for writing mail or anything numbers work fine with it!!! Anyone have an idea??
thk sam

If you used the Shift key to originally enter your password with the number keys the Caps Lock key does NOT do the same thing as Shift for the number keys.
This is Shift and numbers,
#^*)$@&
This is Caps LOCK WITH NUMBER KEYS,
1234455667788999
As you see the Caps Lock only works for typing LETTERS Not Numbers or any other symbol found on the keyboard.
To be able to use all the upper case symbols you need to use the Shift key.><?":{}+_)(*&^%$#@!~
Even if the CAPS LOCK IS ON. ,./';\][=-0987654321`

Caps Lock green led not working

Hello,
When I first got this lovely new MacBook, I thought the caps lock key would not actneededivate with a gentle tap, but needed a firm push to get the green led to light up.
Now I notice that the caps lock is actually working fine with a gentle tap, but the green led does not light up no matter how hard I push on the key...
In summary, caps lock activates, but there is no way I can tell if it's on because the green light on the key NEVER lights up...
Before you ask, I have tried to restart...
Anyone else having this problem?

Try resetting your PRAM and your SMC.
Resetting the System Management Controller >>
Dave M.
MacOSG Founder/Ambassador  An Apple User Group  iTunes: MacOSG Podcast
Creator of 'Mac611 - Mobile Mac Support' (designed exclusively for an iPhone/iPod touch)

My down arrow key does not work as it should

Hello to you.
My down arrow key does not work as it should.
When I use my down arrow key is the whole side going down.
It is annoying when you write that you always end up bottom of the page when using the Down arrow key. I hope I can help me
I use Windows Vista.
Yours faithfully
Anders Lodberg

Check if you enabled scroll lock (fn + insert), in excel it scrolls page when enabled and move across cells when disabled
3000 N200 0769-AL3, Intel C2D 2G T5750, IEL10 mb, Kingston 4G RAM, Samsung 320G HD, Broadcom lan 100, Agere modem 56k, Broadcom wifi g, AuthenTec fingerprint reader, Sonix 1.3M camera, LG DVD burner, Samsung 15,4" 1280x800 BrightView, Intel X3100 IGD 384M, Ricoh 5in1, Ricoh 1394, vista home premium sp2

CAPS LOCK light is not working

Hello dear guys,
Had a problem today - some keyboard keys didn't work properly.
I opened the laptop (Pavilion G6 2241sa) cover and saw that keyboard cable was loose. I reconnected it properly, closed the cover and switched laptop on. Now, all keys are working fine, BUT CAps Lock light is not working well. Key is functioning, but when I press it - the light come on, but as soon as I release the key - the light goes off. Light doesn't stay. Also when the actual function of caps lock is on, when I press any other key the light come on the surface of Caps lock key but it is dim.
I recheched keyboard cable again - all is fine, but Caps lock light doesn't stay on when pressed.
I do practice typing for the last 3 months for few hours each day, so I guess it also affects the life span of my keyboard.
Would appreciate any insights about this Caps Lock light. Many thanks, Vit
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Hi there @vitsirius
I understand that the Caps Lock LED is not working, after you had fixed a loose connection to your keyboard.
You may want to walk through this page and see if something may help
Notebook Keyboard Troubleshooting (Windows 8)
Also for your convenience here is the maintenance guide. It is possible when you were working on it one of the of the other connections was loose or became so.
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
Malygris1
I work on behalf of HP
Please click Accept as Solution if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click Kudos Thumbs Up on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!

My Macbook built-in keyboard has stopped responding, (even caps lock light does not come on). What can I do as cannot even login to computer?

My Macbook built-in keyboard has stopped responding, (even caps lock light does not come on). What can I do as cannot even login to computer?
There has been no spillage and it has not been dropped.

Do you have access to a USB wired Apple (or maybe even a PC) keyboard?
That may be used to help troubleshoot the internal keyboard and on startup
be able to access (or see if you can) the System, and attempt to see about
troubleshooting. See if it will start in SafeBoot, (shift key held down just after
startup tone, if it runs in safeboot, then login to see if you can read system
logs in Console) and another idea may be to attempt to start in Recovery &
then attempt to use OS X Utilities there to see if you can verify and then to
repair the hard disk drive, and do some checks on the hardware.
•Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support
Was the computer an Apple official refurbished unit bought direct from Apple?
Did you get an extended warranty from Apple - if it were directly bought there?
Usually these are online purchases from Apple Store; other companies offer
repaired or restored used computers and call them 'refurbished' or they may
have bought actual refurbished from Apple stock; these may be resold on ebay
or via amazon, and may or may not have a residual warranty of some kind.
In some cases the keyboard may fail due to some connection on the logic board
not fitting correctly, or some other loose wire; however if the battery may have
swollen, that could contribute to issues with both trackpad and keyboard.
A visit to an authorized Apple service provider is recommended, or contact the
seller you bought yours from to ask if they may offer suggestions or perhaps a
discount on diagnostic + repair if there is no warranty on the product.
Find an Apple Authorized Service Provider
Visit an Apple Retail Store
https://locate.apple.com/country - locate authorized sales, service, by country.
Without more information, you may have to look into your local consumer
protection laws to see if your area may allow you more than others when
it comes to problems with electronics. If in the EU or UK, it may be longer.
You could contact a nearby Apple Store with Genius bar for advice...
Good luck & happy computing!

HT1430 How can you restart your iphone if your lock button does not work?

How can you restart or turn off your iPhone if the lock button does not work?

The best way is to let the battery die. Or you can reset the phone settings which restarts everything.

Tab key does not work

This is very strange, please read.
My tab key does not work. It will not move from one text field to another.
I have checked my keyboard settings. "Full keyboard access:" is at the default "Text boxes and lists only".
I have deleted this user and recreated the user, and with the completely new user the tab key does not work. Other users on the machine it DOES work.
This is happening now on 3 of our 5 machines.
Lastly, when I turn on the keyboard viewer (International/Input Menu/Keyboard viewer: it shows you what key the system thinks you are pressing when you press a key on the keyboard), it shows that when I press the tab key, the Command key is being held down instead. It's not showing that the tab key is being pressed.
Has anyone seen this previously? Again, it's happening on 3 of our 5 machines (some users the tab key works, some users it doesn't). These are fresh user creations (no special software installed, no prefs changed, etc...)
Thank you for any info!!!

"Repair Disk Permissions" from Disk Utility may help.
Also, cmd-opt-n-v (Clear NV RAM) may help as well.
Mihalis.
Dual G5 @ 2GHz Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Always Script Editor ... Alt Gr key does not work

Hi,
With IE6 in SQL Script Editor
Alt Gr Key does not work.
For instance, I cannot type ||
In fact it's a copy-paste from SQL command (which works well)
Note Script Editor does not work with Firefox.
Thank you for any information
Regards
JRD120

You might try this:
Remove any USB device except mouse/keyboard
Perform a PRAM-reset (hold ALT-CMD-P-R until you've heard the starting chime 3 times)

My laptops QWERTY row of keys does not work for long periods at random intervals and only after pushing all the buttons on the row does it eventually turn back on and then will still cut out every now and again, anyone know how to solve this?

My laptops QWERTY row of keys does not work for long periods at random intervals and only after pushing all the buttons on the row does it eventually turn back on and then will still cut out every now and again, anyone know how to solve this? If not is there any way to actually get a genuis appointment lol to get one of them to have a look at the hardware on the keyboard?

Apple Support (formerly ExpressLane):
https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.do
https://getsupport.apple.com/GetSASO?SG=SG001&locale=en_US

Caps lock key does not work...

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for