Microsoft Wireless Keyboard only works at certain angles

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Hi,

I am using a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 800 and it seems to only be working when its kept flat on a surface. If I keep it in my lap, or on a pillow, it doesn't work.

Any idea whats happening? Do I need to replace this keyboard?

Thanks!
~N

wireless keyboard are very dodgy. have you tried keypunch the wireless receiver in line of sight of the keyboard?

You could try changing the receivers usb port / restarting the computer etc

What the above posts are saying.
Bluetooth keyboards are awful IMHO. They always tend to have connection problems.
You just need to see if the distance is increasing (receiver to keyboard obviously) when you are placing the keyboard on your lap than the distance when you're laying it flat. If distance is same then there shouldn't be any problem. Keyboards don't need a flat surface to work, they don't have a sensor like mice.