As a user of a laptop or notebook, you may have faced a situation when you need to disable the built-in keyboard, especially if you are using an external keyboard. This could be because the keys on the built-in keyboard are getting pressed unintentionally or just because you prefer the feel and look of your external keyboard. Whatever the reason, disabling your laptop keyboard is quite simple on Windows 10.

Here are the steps involved in disabling your laptop keyboard in Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Device Manager

Click on the Start button and type “Device Manager” in the search box to open the Device Manager. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut “Windows key + X” and select “Device Manager” from the options.

Step 2: Find and Disable the Keyboard

To disable the keyboard, expand the “Keyboards” section in the Device Manager. You should see a list of keyboard devices, including your laptop keyboard. Right-click on your laptop keyboard and select “Disable device”.

Step 3: Confirm the Action

A prompt will appear asking you to confirm the action. Click “Yes” to proceed.

Step 4: Confirm the Keyboard is Disabled

Once you have disabled the laptop keyboard, you can confirm it by trying to type something on the built-in keyboard. You should see that the keys do not work.

Step 5: Enable the Keyboard

If you ever need to enable the built-in keyboard, follow the same steps mentioned above but instead of selecting “Disable Device” in the Device Manager, select “Enable Device”.

Conclusion

Disabling the built-in keyboard on your laptop is a simple and useful option when you prefer an external keyboard or need to solve any issues with the built-in keyboard. You can follow the above steps to disable and enable the keyboard quickly and easily.