The laptop won't respond until you press the fn key.
The laptop won't respond until you press the fn key.
My Asus laptop boots into Windows 10 with a shaky cursor, some notification icons missing, and the task manager only partially opens. CPU usage spikes to 100% until I press the keyboard's fn key a few times, after which it works fine. I've tried resetting Windows, installing a fresh copy via USB, and reconnecting the keyboard cable, but nothing fixed it. The issue began about 10 days ago. Online tools checking for key presses don't show any fn key activity, even when I press it. Could you help identify what might be missing?
Consider testing with a USB keyboard and removing the ribbon cable to confirm the built-in keyboard isn't causing problems.
You're right to consider whether built-in keyboard problems point to replacement or if alternatives exist. It often depends on the specific issue—some may be resolved by software tweaks while others require hardware changes. Checking for updates or using third-party tools can help.