Built-in laptop keyboard usually connects to motherboard loops. And if you decide to disable it at this level, then be prepared for the disassembly of "Lotta". Each device has its own architecture and therefore the loop will be in different places. First you need to remove rear cover. Carefully inspect and try to determine this loop. If you can not find it, then download on the Internet or on the official website of the manufacturer's scheme. It should work carefully, since because of even a small damage or scratch on the motherboard, you can damage the performance of the laptop as a whole. Since in the future you will have to connect it back, then the Council remember the location of the plume connector. For convenience, you can take a picture to the phone or digital Camera. With a good shutdown, do not forget to assemble the laptop in the reverse sequence. It is desirable to entrust the service center specialist.

• Turning off the keyboard in Windows.

More simple way is software shutdown in windows settings. This method Suitable only for the 7 Maximum Version "Windows". For other versions you need to install the editor. group Policy gpedit.msc. Finding it on the Internet is quite easy, so I will not go to it. You can turn off for a long time and until the next reboot. For a single shutdown, you must start the command line in the "start" and enter the "Rundll32 Keyboard, Disable" command in it. For permanent shutdown Go to the Control Panel\u003e Device Manager\u003e Keypad\u003e Standard Keyboard. Right-click, select Properties\u003e Information\u003e Equipment ID. Copy the first value. Next, in the Start menu, we start the command line and enter the "gpedit.msc" command, presses the input. In the opened window, follow: Politics " Local computer»\u003e Computer Configuration\u003e Administrative Templates\u003e System\u003e Device Installation\u003e Device Installation Restrictions. In the "Prohibit the installation of devices with the specified devices" by clicking the right mouse button and select "Change". Switch to "Enable". Click the "Show" button and in the smoldering window insert the previously copied "ID of the built-in keyboard", then click OK. Install the tick on "also apply for the appropriate devices that have already been installed." and approx. In the Device Manager, remove the old and no longer necessary keyboard. We reboot and enjoy the work done.

How to disable the built-in keyboard on a laptop (Windows 7):

1) To begin with, we need the ID of the disabled device. In my case - built-in keyboard. Usually, laptops are connected by internal PS / 2 connector.
2) Open the Device Manager (right click on the computer-\u003e Manage-\u003e Device Manager)
3) Find the desired device, right click on it, "Properties"
4) In the fold "Details" in the drop-down menu find "ED EDUCATION"
5) Copy it (I had "ACPI \\ PNP0303")
6) Call (Win + R or "Run" in the "Start" menu) GPedit.msc
7) Open: Policy Local Computer -\u003e Administrative Templates -\u003e System -\u003e Device Installation -\u003e Restrictions on Device Installation
8) There is an option: "To prohibit the installation of devices with the specified devices codes", right click on it, "change"
9) We put the radio to "Enable" position, press the "Show ..." button in the parameters
10) We insert a copied hardware ID to the window that appears and click OK.
11) put a tick "Also apply for the relevant devices that have already been established"
12) We delete the device in the device manager and reboot.

As a result, the built-in keyboard stops working, and "Unknown Device" appears in the device manager

How to enable the built-in keyboard on a laptop back (Windows 7):
Or put the option "Turn off" in 8 points. Or delete device IDs in 9 and then items.
After that, in the Task Manager, search for new devices. (Or just reboot)

P.S. Additionally - key points for the English version:
2) Computer-\u003e MANAGE-\u003e Device Manager
3) Properties.
4) Details, there - Hardware IDS
7) Local Computer Policy-\u003e Computer Configuration-\u003e Administrative TEMPLATES-\u003e System-\u003e Device Installation-\u003e Device Installation Restriction
8) Prevent Installation of Device That Match Any of These Device IDS
9) Enabled, then the "Show ..." button
11) Tick "Also Apply to Matching Devices That Are Alady Installed"

In some this method It does not work, there is no necessary policies. I never found a normal way to solve this problem. So for them - this option:
1-2) See above
3) Find the desired device, right click on it, "Update Drivers"
4) We remove the "compatible devices" checkbox and choose something not suitable. For example, "Standard" -\u003e "HID Keyboard". Usually in laptops, the keyboard is hanging on the PS / 2 port, so it should not come up.
5) Reboot.
6) Now the keyboard does not work. We go to the device manager,
7) Find a keyboard there. It is now shown as a problem. Right click -\u003e Disable.

• Using third-party software.

Probably, the easiest way is to install the keyboard latch applications. This application is "Toddler Keys". This software Work perfectly at all windows versions and easy to handle. Enough minimal knowledge of the English language. The choice of the keyboard shutdown is depends on the degree of human knowledge. Someone easier to promote a laptop and turn it off manually, and someone is easier to program. In any case, there are many versions and if something does not go out, you still have a "b" plan.

Notebook users, in certain situations at work and at home, may face the need unlocking Keyboard, or on the contrary, the need to block it. It is possible to carry out this different ways And below, they will be considered.

How to unlock laptop keyboard

It should be understood that for each model, the variation of the solution of the problem under consideration will be different, however, there are general methodsAnd sometimes the solution can be found in the instructions.

In most cases blocklike I. unlock Laptop keys can be using a combination FN. + NUM. Lock.

In the case when it does not help, it should be tried following:

It should be noted that in some models, provided Special button With the image of the castle, often it is simultaneously pressing together with the button FN. And give the expected result.

How to block laptop keyboard

Block all buttons can different ways, among which you can allocate next:

• Way pressing appropriate combination;
• Mechanical in the way, turning off the loop;
• By using specialized program;

In the case when the lock is performed directly from the keyboard, the button combination will be required. WIN. + L..

Using physical shutdown, you can also achieve the expected result. To the motherboard, the keys are usually connected. loop. Way mechanical impact, you can neat open Case and disconnect the loop that entails the keyboard shutdown.

IN some cases, you can use special BY, for example, TODDLER KEYS or BLOCK. Similar programs can be used unnoticed For other users. They are provide protection From manipulating the laptop of unwanted users, as well as children and animals. There is an opportunity either set your own key combination that will block and unlock Keyboard or ask a similarity pIN code. In addition, you can block Turns on / off function to exclude its unwanted start or shutdown.

Turning off the laptop built-in keyboard is pretty useful featurewhich is indispensable in the situation when you need to secure a computer from small children, avoid random press Keys, connect external keyboard Or replace the built-in new one.

Not all laptop manufacturers tie the deactivation service or lock the keyboard to the function keys. Therefore, the question of how to turn off the keyboard on a laptop, often puts users to a dead end.

Let's look for more details with which you can turn off the keyboard on actual versions Popular operating system.

Keyboard lock by special programs

The easiest way to which you can block the built-in keyboard is the use of a special utility. The most popular programs this class are:

• TODDLER KEYS;
• Blok;
• Child Lock.

All these utilities can be downloaded on the Internet, they are free, easy to manage and suitable for any version of Windows.

For example, consider how to turn off the keyboard on windows laptop 10 With the Toddler Keys utility:

1. download and install the program;
2. after the installation is completed by clicking the right mouse button on the TK icon, which is in the tray;
3. in the context menu that appears, remove the checkboxes from the Disable Power Button and Lock Drive Doors items;
4. we find the Lock Keyboard line and click on it.

In addition, Toddler Keys allows you to disconnect not only the entire keyboard, but also separate keys. A pleasant addition of the program is the ability to block the power button and open the drive.

How to turn off the keyboard on the Windows 7 laptop

It should be immediately noted that for HOME Premium, Home Basic and Starter, when using the method below, you must first install the local group policy editor.

To disable the keyboard without using third-party software, do as follows:

1. go to the "Control Panel";
2. go to "Device Manager";
3. find the keyboard string and click on it;
4. select "Standard Keyboard";
5. open the "Properties";
6. go to the "Details" tab;
7. copy the value to the clipboard, which is specified in the ED EDC;
8. run the command line using the Win + R keys, enter the GPedit.msc value and click OK;
9. next, go on the route: Local PC policy? Computer configuration? Administrative templates? System? Installing devices? Restrictions on the installation of devices;
10. after that, on the right side of the window, find the string "Disable the installation of devices with the specified devices codes", click on it right mouse button and select Edit;
11. put the "Enable" mode and click "Show";
12. in the window that opens, insert the value copied earlier and click on OK;
13. from the left side, find the string "also apply for the appropriate devices that have already been installed" and set the mark next to it;
14. click OK;
15. in conclusion, go to the Device Manager again, make a removal of the built-in keyboard and restart the laptop.

How to disconnect the keyboard on the Windows 8 laptop

The complete shutdown of the keyboard on Windows 8 is also possible using the Group Policy Editor. The instruction is practically identical to the above way.

How to turn off the keyboard backlight on the laptop

The shutdown function and turning on the keyboard backlight is tied to a combination. defined keyswhich differ depending on the computer model. For example, on some lenovo laptops The backlight is deactivated by pressing the Fn + Space keys. Check out the instructions of your computer or simply experiment with function keys In order to find the desired combination.

How to turn off the numbers on the laptop keyboard

If the numbers are printed instead of certain letters on your laptop, then this means that the mode has activated Num Lock.. Depending on the manufacturer's company and the laptop model, you must press the Fn + Num Lock, Fn + F11 keys or simply Num Lock.

The question is how to disconnect the keyboard on the laptop, usually occurs in the presence of mechanical defects - for example, damage or losing the buttons. You can deactivate the keyboard using the built-in Windows or third-party software for a while or forever.

Temporary disconnection

If there is a need to make the keyboard inoperate, use the command line.

1. Run the command line with administrator authorities.
2. Run "Rundll32 Keyboard, Disable".

After completing this request, the embedded input device will stop working. You can turn it on back using the same command linein which the opposite request is prescribed - Rundll32 Keyboard, Enable.

Temporary lock can be performed without a command line. To do this will need special utilityFor example, Toddler Keys. There are other programs, but they work all over the same principle.

By the way, using Toddler Keys, you can block not only clave, but also a drive with the power button. The corresponding ticks are set by default, so do not forget to remove them after the application is started.

Permanent shutdown

To completely disable the keyboard, you must remove the lid and disconnect the loop. But you can do and software disconnection Laptop component via Group Policy Editor.

First find out the equipment ID:

Knowing the keyboard ID, you can block her work via group policies editor.

In this instruction, details about several ways to disable the keyboard on a laptop or computer from Windows 10, 8 or Windows 7. Make it you can both the means of the system and using third-party free softwareBoth options will be discussed below.

There are many free software locking programs, I will give only two of them, which, in my opinion, implement this feature conveniently and at the time of writing the article does not contain any additional software, as well as compatible with Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7.

Kid Key Lock.

The first of these programs is Kid Key Lock. One of its advantages, in addition to the free - there is no need for installation, a portable version is available on the official website in the form of a ZIP archive. The program starts comes from the BIN folder (KidkeyLock.exe file).

Immediately after starting, you will see a notification that you need to click on the KKLSETUP key to configure the program, and for the output - kklquit. Type kklsetup (not in any window, just on the desktop), the program settings window will open. There is no Russian language, but everything is rather understandable.

In the KIDS Key Lock settings you can:

• Block separate mouse buttons in the Mouse Lock section
• Block the keys, their combinations, or the entire keyboard in the Keyboard Locks section. To block the entire keypad, move the switch to the extreme right position.
• Set what you want to dial to enter or exit the program.

The official website where you can download kidkeylock - http://100dof.com/products/kid-key-lock

KeyFreeze

Another program for disconnecting the keyboard on a laptop or PC - KeyFreeze. Unlike the previous one, it requires installation (and may require the download .NET Framework 3.5, will be loaded automatically if necessary), but also quite convenient.

After starting the keyfreeze, you will see the only window with the "Lock Keyboard and Mouse" button (block the keyboard and mouse). Press it to disconnect both both (the touchpad on the laptop will also be disconnected).