Fix Keyboard Keeps Disconnecting in Windows 10

If you are a Microsoft Windows user, then you would not have been unaware of the frequent keyboard disconnection problem. Many users underwent the problem that their keyboard keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. With this, other issues like missing of words while typing and disabled num lock indicator fundamentally are confronted.

This problem is always uncooperative and agitating especially if you are carrying out any important piece of work. Well, every problem has a solution and thankfully this problem too has solutions. There are many ways to diagnose the issue and rectify it.

This article will help you while resolving the problem. In this article, we are providing you with some of the chief methods to imply for fixing it. But, before moving ahead to the aids, it is recommended to be informed about the possible reasons behind the frequent disconnection of the keyboard in Windows 10. 

Possible causes behind the issue:

·        A glitch in the hardware due to driver issues

·        Power saving settings to save power

·        Defected or damaged keyboard cord & USB port which leads to obstruction in pairing

·        Altered configuration settings may give rise to disconnection

Now, let's move on to the methods.

Method 1: Disable Automatic USB Suspend Via Device Manager

Disabling automatic USB suspend via the device manager allows the suspension of the individual port with no effect on the other ports.

Follow these steps to quickly disable automatic USB suspend via the device manager

Step 1. Go to the search bar, type “Device Manager” without quotes and search.

Step 2. Click on the Device Manager and you will see the device manager window with the list of devices

Step 3. Click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers and go to the first option of the Root hub

Step 4. In the root hub window, go to the Power Management tab and uncheck all the options.

Step 5. Click OK

Step 6. Since it is unknown to which hub the device is connected, it is recommended to perform this procedure for every root hub.

Method 2: Disable USB Selective Suspend Via Power Options

USB selective suspend via power option is another way of disabling the power supply to the USB device which is already enabled for low power consumption. Due to this setting, the USB devices keep connected and disconnected according to the power consumption.

Go through these steps to disable USB selective suspend via power options

Step 1. Search the Control Panel in the search bar and open the control panel window.

Step 2. In the Control Panel window, change the view setting to view by large icons for obtaining all the options of the control panel collectively.

Step 3. Click on power options.

Step 4. Click on change plan settings.

Step 5. Click on change advanced power settings

Step 6. Expand USB settings after which expand USB selective suspend setting

Step 7. Select the disabled option 

Step 8. Click ok.

If you are doing it for a laptop, then you will get options like On Battery and Plugged in, so be careful while changing those settings.

Method 3: Update/Reinstall Keyboard Drivers

Sometimes, trouble may arise due to an outdated keyboard driver which needs to be updated. By updating the keyboard driver to its latest version, compatibility issues are resolved.

Carry out these steps for the smooth functioning of your device

Step 1. Search the device manager through search bar.

Step 2. Open the device manager window and click on the keyboard

Step 3. Select the driver option from the window and click on update driver

Step 4. Click on search automatically for drivers

Step 5. Follow the further instructions and restart the system

The latest version of the device will get reinstalled on the system.

Method 4: Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

Windows troubleshooting is one of the rapid ways to fix minor bugs and issues in the system. Troubleshooting the keyboard will automatically scan through the errors and fix them.

Execute these steps to diagnose and solve the problem promptly

Step 1. Type Settings in the search bar and open the settings window.

Step 2. Select the System option, if it’s not opened by default and click on the Troubleshoot option

Step 3. In the troubleshoot window select the Other Troubleshooters option

Step 4. Click on Run, beside the keyboard option to start troubleshooting of keyboard

The troubleshooting will start and if any errors are found, they will get diagnosed.

So, these were some of the speedy ways through which you can get rid of the discomfort caused while operating the keyboard in your system. You can always look for these steps to execute on your windows 10.