<\/span><\/h3>\nThis is one of the easiest fixes that tends to solve most computer and electronic problems. It requires you to shut down the computer and unplug it from the socket. Doing this helps to drain your computer from any static charge present. With this, the computer resets its temporary configurations so that it can reinitialize to its original configurations.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what you should do when power cycling your computer:<\/p>\n
Step 1<\/strong>: Shut down the laptop or desktop computer.<\/p>\nStep 2<\/strong>: Unplug the power cable from the socket. If it is a laptop, remove the battery.<\/p>\nStep 3<\/strong>: Allow the computer to rest for between three and five minutes.<\/p>\nStep 4<\/strong>: Restore the battery, plug the computer back into the power socket, then switch it on.<\/p>\nAfter doing all of this, you can check your ASUS Keyboard backlight if it is functioning. If the problem lingers, try the next fix below.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Fix 2: Run Devices and Hardware Troubleshooter<\/span><\/h3>\nAs we mentioned earlier, the cause of the problem may be hardware issues. If this is the case, then you need to make use of the devices and hardware troubleshooter to solve the problem. The troubleshooter will help to check the components of all your hardware and locate where the error is. It will also detect if the driver is corrupted or outdated.<\/p>\n
Take the steps below to use the device and hardware troubleshooter:<\/p>\n
Step 1<\/strong>: Click on the search box beside the windows button then search for \u201cControl Panel.\u201d<\/p>\nStep 2<\/strong>: Click on the first result to launch the control panel.<\/p>\nStep 3<\/strong>: Click on \u201cHardware and Sound.\u201d<\/p>\nStep 4<\/strong>: Click on \u201cKeyboard\u201d and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.<\/p>\n<\/span>Fix 3: Use Hcontrol.exe<\/span><\/h3>\nASUS has provided a file that helps its users to manage their hotkeys. This file is known as Hcontrol.exe. You can make use of this file to manage the backlight of your ASUS keyboard manually. Take the steps below to carry out this process:<\/p>\n
Step 1<\/strong>: Launch the \u201cFile Explorer\u201d on your computer.<\/p>\nStep 2<\/strong>: Navigate to the path below:<\/p>\nC:\\Program Files (x86)\\ASUS\\ATK Package\\ATK Hotkey<\/p>\n
Step 3<\/strong>: Search for \u201cexe\u201d then click on it to execute the program.<\/p>\nAfter doing this, the backlight should come on and function normally. If it doesn\u2019t, then you should consider the next fix.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Fix 4: Reinstall the keyboard driver manually<\/span><\/h3>\nAs mentioned above, the keyboard driver is a contributor to the backlight issue. If it is incompatible, outdated, or corrupt, the backlight will stop working. An easy way to solve the problem is to reinstall the driver manually.<\/p>\n
To do this, you have to visit the official ASUS website and download the latest keyboard driver then install it on your computer. The steps below will guide you through the process:<\/p>\n
Step 1<\/strong>: Visit the ASUS download center then search for your keyboard.<\/p>\nStep 2<\/strong>: Click on the operating system of your computer to go to the page containing all the drivers for your computer. The drivers that you need to locate include:<\/p>\n\n- ATK<\/li>\n
- Smart Gesture<\/li>\n
- Touchpad\/Keyboard<\/li>\n
- Hotfix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step 3<\/strong>: Download these drivers to your computer and double-click on each one to \u201cRun as Administrator.\u201d<\/p>\nStep 4<\/strong>: When you are done installing the drivers, reboot your computer.<\/p>\nAfter doing all of this, check the keyboard again to see if it is working. If it doesn\u2019t, then you need to reach out to a professional to help you out. You can contact the ASUS customer service center closest to you for help. Don\u2019t try to open the keyboard if you don\u2019t have prior experience so that you don\u2019t cause more damage than is already done.<\/p>\n
![\"asus](\"https:\/\/techrene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/asus-keyboard-backlight-not-working.jpg\")
<\/p>\n