Template:Laptop Input Testing

These testing steps determine if the laptop keyboard, trackpad, and mouse buttons are functioning properly.
☐ Boot to the network menu. Refer to the Laptop Evaluation guide if you need help with this step.
☐ Select Laptop Build >> Keyboard and Mouse Testing from the Network Menu list.
☐ Test the Keyboard

• Select Settings and switch the keyboard layout to Laptop Keyboard Layout. Hit OK.
• Press each key to test, you should see the color change on the screen. If a key does not change color, make a note and finish testing the other keys.
• For some laptop keys, you may need to use the Function (Fn) key in combination with another key, i.e. Fn+ScrLk for PrtSc.

☐ Test the trackpad, mouse buttons and pointing stick.

• Switch to Mouse to test the trackpad functions.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to test the trackpad and mouse buttons.
• Scrolling functions may not be available, as drivers run by the operating system are needed.
• If you have multiple mouse buttons on the keyboard/trackpad, hit Reset to test the second set.
• Be sure to test the keyboard pointing stick, if there is one. It will look like a big colored dot in the middle of the keyboard.
  

☐ Hit Quit to exit the program once testing is finished, and restart. If you have to swap in a new keyboard or button, make sure to repeat the above steps.
What to do if something doesn't work

• If any keys are non-functional, consult with your instructor. They may have you clean the keyboard, replace some keys, or replace the whole keyboard.
• If the trackpad or mouse buttons are finicky or non-functional, consult with your instructor.