Today for some unknown reason suddenly my Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Model Number EX100 stopped working and very stubbornly denied to work despite my repeated attempts on all obvious and logical steps - resets, battery change and such.
After trawling through the internet for some time I figured that I am not alone in facing the issue but surely have been hit quite late by it. It appears Logitech was more than happy to replace it at one point.
Anyway, further forum hopping lead me to a post that felt like a very unlikely solution but I gave it a shot and should I say more? It worked indeed. So this post is not only for world but for my future reference.
With thanks to "Andromedia" on logitech forum, I present the solution that resurrected my dead keyboard and mouse.
For Keyboard:
After trawling through the internet for some time I figured that I am not alone in facing the issue but surely have been hit quite late by it. It appears Logitech was more than happy to replace it at one point.Anyway, further forum hopping lead me to a post that felt like a very unlikely solution but I gave it a shot and should I say more? It worked indeed. So this post is not only for world but for my future reference.
With thanks to "Andromedia" on logitech forum, I present the solution that resurrected my dead keyboard and mouse.
For Keyboard:
- Remove the batteries from the Keyboard.
- Type on the keyboard for about 10 to 30 seconds.
- Insert the batteries back into Keyboard.
- Press Left Alt+Left Ctrl+F12 all at the same time and hold for about a second.
- Now PRESS the Connect Button on Receiver. (DO NOT HOLD)
- Now PRESS the Connect Button on Keyboard. (DO NOT HOLD)
- Finally, Press "Esc" on Keyboard.
For Mouse:
- PRESS the Connect Button on Receiver. (DO NOT HOLD)
- Now PRESS the Connect Button on Mouse. (DO NOT HOLD)
That should do the trick. At least for me it did. :)
- Ankit.
It worked! My EX100 keyboard and mouse suddenly stopped working and I went through all the obvious steps--battery replacement, reset, etc.--with no results. Then I found this answer and tried it, even though it sounded kind of silly. Voila! Functioning keyboard and mouse! Thank you for posting this solution.
ReplyDeleteI know it does feel a bit silly but for some reason it works. The most rational explanation I could think of was perhaps it is some form of factory reset.
ReplyDeleteI am glad it helped you.
Regards,
Ankit.
I can not believe it!! I am so shocked that this work. I had wrote you off as a nut.. but was like what the heck
Deletei will give it a shot. I am using win7 and its works fine. They have the updated and corrected drivers for it now.
worked for me too. It did seem like an odd fix...but those commands are what are used for the "secure" connection...maybe an issue there. but alas its fixed (for now) :) thank you thank you!
DeleteHard to believe, but this really did work! Thanks for saving us some $$ !
DeleteDitto. Saved me 70 bucks as well. I actually went out and had already bought a new Logitech set to replace the set that stopped working when I turned on the PC this morning and that didn't work either. So back to the store to return the new set. Thank you.
DeleteAnkit, thank you! For a minute I wondered if you were just messing with people b/c the solution sounds so weird, ha. It worked! My keyboard and mouse work fine now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha...I share the feeling...When I looked at the solution...I felt this isn't going to work but before I go ahead and spend 35 quids in a new Keyboard and mouse why not give it a shot and was pleasantly surprised...:)...just spreading the joy...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Worked for cordless wave!
ReplyDeleteI tried this solution and it doesn't work for me. I'm using windows 7 and I don't find the keyboard in the device manager. Nor does the computer find it when it searches for a device. It does show the mouse, though, which works fine. Any thoughts?
ReplyDeleteHi Author,
ReplyDeletefew things to consider:
1. Was the keyboard working earlier and then stopped working or this is the first use and you are stuck? If first time, it can be hardware issue, I had it myself for the very first time and had to return the keyboard and get another one...currys guys were very helpful....:)
2. Have you checked after changing the batteries?
Hope one of this will resolve the issue.
Regards,
Ankit.
Hello Author,
ReplyDeleteJust came across the post from logitech, which seems to suggest there may be issues with logitech drivers on windows 7. Now as I don't use windows as my OS let alone windows 7, I will not have much clue on that but it may be worth having a look at this post...
http://blog.logitech.com/2009/05/29/update-on-logitechs-mouse-and-keyboard-drivers-for-windows-7/
It was posted quite some time back so I hope this would have been a resolved issue. Have you given it a try?
Regards,
Ankit.
When I told my teenage son to do this he told me this must be a joke.....it wasn't, it worked. Brilliant....well done and thanks Ankit.
ReplyDelete:)... Teenage son ... now that will presumably be easier than a teenage daughter...something I am dreading to face in few years time...:-/
ReplyDeleteI am happy it worked and you could prove your point...:o)
Regards,
Ankit.
It worked.....what a bizarre and awesome solution!! lol lol Thanks a lot, Ankit!
ReplyDeleteGuilherme, you are welcomeand thanks for leaving a comment :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ankit, I followed your steps and it works great for my keyboard! However, my mouse still isn't working... Any suggestions? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi, If I were in your position, I would have tried these steps once again, tried removing batteries and putting again before heading to PC World.
ReplyDeletewow bro, this is awesome! I yelled at my wife, thought she let the kids play on it....Just really weird....THX!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ankit...it worked! I tried all the logical steps before searching the internet and finding your post. Thank you for saving me from buying a new keyboard and mouse!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks from Spain. worked perfectly for keyboard!
ReplyDeleteI've been fighting with a dead keyboard for about two weeks until I found this. Could not believe this was a real solution but a desperate man...
ReplyDeleteAnyway just a quick message to say thanks so much!! Can't belive it works - just saved me buying a new new keyboard ha
Cheers
Fred
You are welcome Fred, friend from Spain, Robert and ??? ... and thanks for leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteCrazy but it worked for me too.
ReplyDeletemy ex100 keyboard stop working and google directed me to this page. I follow the solutions and it worked! Thanks, i'm typing this comment using the keyboard now :)
ReplyDeleteEdy - Indonesia
Fantastic Edy - Real credit goes to "Andromedia" from Logitech forum :). Thanks for leaving a comment and am glad my post helped.
ReplyDeleteCole - It never ceases to amuse me ... :)
ReplyDeleteDid not work for me. Logitech RK49 keyboard just quit and won't work. The mouse works fine. Tried 3 sets of fresh batteries....
ReplyDeleteIt worked for me. Thankx
ReplyDeleteNettles: I can be wrong but I think the reason it works for Ex100 is because it is perhaps some sort of hard reset. If that is the case it is quite possible that it will not work for other models that may have a different hard reset.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I have no clue what that hard reset combination would be for your model. Google is our best friend...:)...best of luck.
Buddy, u are god, TY :)
ReplyDeleteactually, google is, but thank gawd I found this, now my Mouse works perfectly in Linuz too.
:)
Glad it helped....:)
ReplyDeleteI too thought I must have looked an idiot typing away randomly on a key board without batteries ... but blow me down - this solution worked! Well done and thank you
ReplyDeleteI am happy to see so many people finding this post useful...:)
ReplyDeleteI just used the disk that came with the set, and that did the job, so all it needed was formatting.
ReplyDelete"That little disk is there for a reason, USE IT!!!"
:)
Thanks for the tip KingGold171. I am assuming you use windows as your OS as you were able to use the "disk". Usually Linux users don't bother even opening the CD that accompanies the hardware as the drivers included are for Windows or in some exceptional instances for Mac.
ReplyDeleteWorked a treat. The key board was destined for recycling but now all is well!
ReplyDeleteWTF!!!!!!! That totally worked... I am very impressed.
ReplyDeleteIhave had this problem occur on 2 different key boards. Updating software / rebooting / new batteries / reconnecting made no difference.
ReplyDeleteTried your suggestion several times but no change.
Tried one last time only when typing for 10 - 30 seconds i pressed every key on the keyboard individualy and messaage box appeared, ignored this and followed rest of your instructions and keyboard is now working. Do not know why but thanks for the solution.
well that's new.....thanks for posting...might help someone who is facing similar issues.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ankit (and "Andromedia"). Obviously, I would have never figured this out on my own, but it worked perfectly. This is the kind of thing that makes me less PO'ed at the net for a few days!
ReplyDeleteOMG! It worked! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ankit,
ReplyDeleteSunday afternoon work project on the computer. Keyboard suddenly does not work for no obvious reason.
Tried everything else.
Found your solution.
Worked like a charm.
Thank you again.
T in Texas
Ankit-Thank you so much! The most helpful post I've ever come across!
ReplyDeleteMy keyboard works great. But, my mouse will not work no matter what I do. Logitech said it may have been reset too many times.
ReplyDeleteAny ideas on how to get mouse working?
I had this keyboard for almost a year, but now it suddenly stopped working, I tried everything possible, I reinstalled the drivers, I changed the batteries, I tried what you said and still didn't work :( I don't know what else to try!!
ReplyDeleteSon of a gun. It worked for me, too. I dk the models - I've had them for a couple three years and I decided to reimplement them. At first, I could only get one of the two to work - either one, depending on which one I connected. But doing it as Ankit suggested, it worked!! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteStrangest instructions I ever saw, but it absolutely worked. Saved the day for me right here at Christmas rush. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWow i cannot believe that worked it seems so random but worked a treat for me on my cordless desktop ex110 keyboard!! Thanks so much :-)
ReplyDeleteI was sooo frustrated. You're an angel! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else... Wow! It worked for me too!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!...thought I would have to buy a new keyboard and mouse.Worked on a S520 model
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving this comment. It's useful to know there are other models which can be made to work with these steps...:)
DeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteAnkit you have put the biggest smile on my face for ages - keyboard and mouse on my EX100 just wouldn't work when I started my pc (XP) this evening.
ReplyDeleteDug out an old wired keyboard and mouse (cobwebs and all) and pc was working fine - checked usb ports all OK - was thinking of giving Logitech apiece of my mind about there 'C**P' products. When I Googled EX100 wireless keyboard problems and found your solution I gave it a go and like every one else it worked. Its printed off now in case I ever need it again - many many thanks.
I can understand the sentiments as this is how I felt and decided to put on blog...like I said it is as much for world as for my future reference...:)
DeleteTHAT'S CRAZY!!!!! IT WORKED! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Thank you for this advice. It worked a treat. Very much appreciated. Looby.
ReplyDeleteAnkit -- thank you! I thought you were pulling my leg when you said to type on the keyboard for 10-30 seconds with the batteries out and maybe you really were :=) but regardless, it works now!
ReplyDelete:)...I wasn't. Apparently these are the steps to reset the keyboard...specifically this model.
Deletewow , it is really working now, thx a ton man
ReplyDeleteThanks! Worked Great!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to print this page just in case! FYI, I have Logitech EX100 wireless keyboard with Win 7 OS.
Thank you so much !!! Did solve my problem too.
ReplyDeleteHey it doesnt work fr me tried 3x. ): maybe i do wrongly? help pls ):
ReplyDeleteHi, If it does not work it can be due to some reason which actually does render the keyboard unusable. Are you using the model same as mine? i.e. EX100. A different model can be another reason.
DeleteSorry I can't be of much help than this. :(
THANK YOU, youre my god ... i was just about to go for a new keyboard and mouse
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!, Thank you very much, it worked for me.
ReplyDeleteI was about to buy a new wireless set (my wireless set wasn't working from past 1 week), but thanks to Ankit Mittal for this post :)
OMG i thought this was a load of rubbish but i tried it and it worked i am typing with my ex 100 yes!!! Thanks alot ankit mittal :>
ReplyDeleteYou are all welcome chaps !!! :) Thanks for leaving a comment to let me know this helped.
ReplyDeleteThank you; I had bought a used keyboard and receiver at a discount store but did not have the original mouse. I do have another wireless logitech mouse(M215 model) that I use at home which was already connected. Since the keyboard did not seem to connect, I tried the steps, eliminating the mouse steps, and the keyboard is working fine with the mouse I had. :)
ReplyDeleteTHANK you Ankit,keyboard works excellent now,THANKS AGAIN GRAHAM P
ReplyDeleteMy cordless keyboard and mouse both went dead this morning and after following all the advices from Logitech website, including changing battery and switch computers with different Windows systems, it still didn't work.
ReplyDeleteI searched Google and bumped into this post. First I did not believe it but after scrolling down to read the replies, I decided to give it a try (after all it doesn't cost anything, does it?)
I did exactly what was written above and what the heck, IT WORKED!
I normally don't reply to posts I read online but I feel I own the author a big thank so I do. I am typing scrolling with the keyboard I just fixed.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
You are most welcome and thanks for taking out the time to leave this note of thanks. :)
Delete- Ankit
This has worked twice for me... only it took me awhile to find the directions the second time. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletehi, i have Logitech Ex100 - Wireless Keyboard and Mouse ...earlier 2day i opened it to 'clean' it...i didn't touch anything, i just open the up cover and cleianed with a tissue the upper layer film and then i closed it up...from that moment on the receiver can't track it ....got any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteHave you tried taking out the battery, disconnecting the receiver from your computer. Did following the above steps not work as honestly speaking this was my last resort and if this had not saved my keyboard and mouse I was heading straight to PC World.
Deletehi, i have a Logitech Ex100 - Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, earlier 2day i opened it up to clean it...i uncovered it and cleaned the top layer film under the obvious buttons i closed it bk and from then on it doesn't connect to the receiver ..can;t track it ...anyone got any suddestions? i didn't touch anything else !!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I have a mx 3000 and it still worked. Thank you sooooo much!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a million. I was soooo frustrated. Now I can work again. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt worked... AWESOME! I have the Logitech MX3200 model.
ReplyDeleteWorked first time - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks! My keyboard quite often changes into Spanish and I never remember how to change it back to English. This trick worked for me.
ReplyDeleteIt worked! The whole time I was holding both buttons down at the same time. It worked! I cannot believe it! I thought that i had broken it when It hit the floor! I have dropped it so many times and this mouse is indestructible. Thank you so much now I can complete my homework and not have to buy a new mouse. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo, it actualy worked, but for some reason the keyboard gets fixed, but when i'm trying to cnnect my mouse the keyboard stops workind and mouse still doesn't work ;/
ReplyDeleteThe keyboard worked! But when i tried to connectmy mouse the keyboard stopped working, and mouse didin't even move... Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteWorked for me after my mouse suddenly stopped working for no reason. Thank you, I could not find any other advice that worked.
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unfudgeingly believable!!! this worked. I have been messing with the keyboard and mouse for a month! thankyou so much!
ReplyDeletei am now able to type this very positive and thankful coment because, as silly as i thought this was i did work for my keyboard as well!! many thanks
ReplyDeleteIt sound like black witchery, but the fact is that it does work!
ReplyDeleteMost of all, it made the trick on my Ubuntu 12.04 (3.5 kernel) Aspire One machine!
Thank you so much!!
I had been trying everything! this totally worked. Amazing! Thanks,
ReplyDeleteworked for me I am typing this on my living keyboard well done and thanks from a 54 year old technophobe
ReplyDeleteWonderful....:)
DeleteI tried every action listed and no luck at all. I have a EX 100 series keyboard/mouse and I think the main issue is the receiver P/N 831511-2000. Neither my keyboard nor my mouse will work anymore, although I do know they are functioning though.
ReplyDeleteI cleaned the USB contacts with rubbing alcohol as I've done a great deal of times in the past, but even with the universal serial bus ports being cleaned, nothing seems to be working.
Not sure if this post will ever be answered, but I am hoping this might.
Hi,
DeleteI am afraid the actions of this post as I explained were my last resort so I don't know how I can help. It might be that like you said receiver is gone in which case you may have to go for a new one.
I hope someone might have a better answer.
Regards,
Ankit.
Ankit you are a genius thank you very much for this posting. I spent 3 days going crazy and working with the On Screen keyboard. I follow all your instructions and It worked!!!!! I had problem only with the keyboard, the mouse is working fine. Thanks again!!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Nelly from Brooklyn. NY
Hi Nelly,
DeleteI am glad it helped and thanks for your kind words.
Regards,
Ankit.
it worked and blessings on you wonderful 'geeks' who help mortals like me. But how in the name of all things digital did you KNOW?????
ReplyDeleteWahoooooooooooooo it worked for me too! thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteINCREDIBLE! Thank you so, so much!
ReplyDeleteI was at the end of my ropes with my keyboard and mouse found your info and tried it and it worked! Thank you so very much for helping me in Idaho!
DeleteAmazing it works , thanks Ankit
ReplyDeleteGreat trick, thanks
ReplyDeleteGenius! Worked straight away! It's like a magic trick!
ReplyDeleteI now want to post your instructions on all the other forums that my search brought up! (like the Logitech forum!)
Go ahead, spread the joy....I actually got it from someone named Andromedia on one of logitech forums. The problem of posting on forums is it gets buried away while blog post remains...might be worth redirecting people to this blog post as posting link to this page will increase it's google ranking thereby showing it higher up in search results making it helpful for more and more people...:)
DeleteYour advice is fantastic! Like magic - it works! Many thanks for such clear instructions.
ReplyDeleteJust like to add to previous comments; didn't think this would work, but thought I'd give it a try and hey presto!! All fully functioning again, having tried everything else!!
ReplyDeleteAgree with Ankit, must be a factory-reset process, but it works!
Cheers - I thought the whole "type on the keyboard without batteries" thing was a wind up but it worked! Many thanks.
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