The keyboard on the Asus Vivobook R541u has stopped functioning.
The keyboard on the Asus Vivobook R541u has stopped functioning.
It seems your laptop keyboard stopped functioning suddenly. When you left-click with the mouse, it would delete everything you clicked, sending files to the Recycle Bin. After connecting a USB keyboard and mouse, Device Manager reported removal issues, suggesting more than just a power problem. I found reports of similar cases where computers began deleting files. I tried reseating the ribbon cable after using contact spray, but it didn’t help. The power button appears to be part of the keyboard itself, while the rest is controlled by a chip—possibly the issue lies with that chip. Interestingly, when you put the computer to sleep and type random characters, the system registered keypresses during login. This could indicate a controller chip failure. A replacement might be necessary, especially a Nordic model, which is the most expensive option available. I located one at a UK store for 29,10€ total, including all costs. The keyboard connection method isn’t clear—I’m unsure about attachment details or replacement steps.