How to hard reset your Razer keyboard (2023)

Are you having trouble with your Razer keyboard? Is it not responding to your inputs? If so, you may need to perform a hard reset. A hard reset is a way to reset your keyboard to its factory settings. This can often fix problems with unresponsive keyboards.

In this article, we will show you how to perform a hard reset on your Razer keyboard. We will also provide some troubleshooting tips for other common Razer keyboard problems.

How to fix Razer keyboard issues with hard reset (all models)

The below guides provide instructions on how to hard reset or exit “Demo Mode” on your Razer keyboard for all models available.

Razer BlackWidow Chroma

1. Unplug the keyboard.
2. Press and hold “Escape” and “Macro 5” or “M5” keys.
3. Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
4. Release all keys.

Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2, BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma, BlackWidow X Chroma, DeathStalker Chroma, and Ornata Chroma

1. Unplug the keyboard.
2. Press and hold the “Escape” and “Caps Lock” keys.
3. Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
4. Release all keys.

Razer Cynosa, BlackWidow, and Huntsman

1. Unplug the keyboard.
2. Press and hold “Escape”, “Caps Lock”, and the space bar.
3. Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
4. Release all keys.

Razer Huntsman Elite

1. Unplug the keyboard.
2. Press and hold “Escape”, “Caps Lock”, and the space bar.
3. Plug the keyboard into a USB port.
4. Ensure to use the connector labelled “RAZER”.
5. Release all keys.
6. Plug in the second USB connector with the lightbulb icon labelled “Port” to power the keyboard and wristrest under glow lighting.

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro and BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

1. Switch the keyboard off.
2. Unplug the USB cable.
3. Press and hold “Escape”, “Caps Lock”, and the space bar.
4. Plug the keyboard into a USB port or switch it on.

Why is my Razer keyboard malfunctioning?

Start off by giving the keyboard a spin on another computer. If it behaves fine on a different system, the glitch might stem from a wonky USB port on your main device. It’s not a bad idea to have a chat with the manufacturer or a trusted tech person to have it looked at.

Moving on, make sure your Razer gadget’s firmware is all up to date. Keeping things current can often work wonders.

Why isn’t my Razer Black Widow light up?

There are a few things you can do if your Razer keyboard light isn’t working correctly. First, try restarting your computer. If that doesn’t work, try unplugging the keyboard and then plugging it back in. If that still doesn’t work, you may need to replace the keyboard.

How do I reset the colour on my Razer keyboard?

If you’re wondering how to give your Razer keyboard a colour reset, just follow these steps:

1. Start by firing up Razer Synapse 2.0.
2. Pick out your trusty Razer keyboard from the list of devices.
3. Click on “LIGHTING.”
4. Tweak the lighting effects and shades of your Razer keyboard to match your fancy.