[10 Fixes] Ducky One 2 Mini Not Working

Ducky One 2 Mini is considered one of the finest mechanical keyboards available. Being pretty much compact and highly customizable, it’s so popular among users, especially gamers all over the world. Now most users at least once face a common problem: their Ducky One 2 Mini isn’t working. Maybe some of the keys or all keys or any other relevant keys.

The most common reason, in this case, is the driver is outdated or isn’t adequately updated. Updating the driver does the job for you and your keyboard will be fine as earlier. But there are some other causes too. This post contains all the possible reasons and the prominent fixes accordingly.

Therefore, without waiting any more time, let’s get into them.

Why Is Ducky One 2 Mini Not Working?

The causes that are to blame for your Ducky keyboard not working vary from user to user. You can surely tell what’s the reason in your case until you know about it. So, we’re providing all of them to make it convenient for you –

• There’s a problem with the PC USB port
• There’s a problem with the keyboard USB type-c cable
• There’s a loose connection at the PC USB port or keyboard’s type-c port
• The driver is corrupted
• There are issues created by the operating system
• There’s a hardware issue with the keyboard itself 

Now that you have a basic idea about the causes behind your keyboard’s not working problem, it’s time to get into the fixes accordingly.

How to Solve the Ducky One 2 Mini Not Working Issue?

The fixes are related to the causes and that’s why you needed to know the causes first. Now to get rid of the problem, apply the fixes as instructed. Here are them one by one –

Fix 1: Try Another USB Port

Unplug the USB connector end from PC’s current USB port and plug it into another fine and active USB port.

Fix 2: Try Another Cable / Another PC

If you have an extra, fine type-c cable then try it with your keyboard and see if the keyboard is working. If the problem remains then the issue is with your keyboard. Alternatively, you can try the keyboard with another PC to see if the issue is with the keyboard. If so, for both conditions you can try seeking offline after-sales technical support to deal with this hardware issue.

Fix 3: Firmly Connect the Keyboard

Regardless of RGB-compatible or not, it’s better to check if there’s any loose connection at the type-c end and USB end of your Ducky keyboard cable. If so, unplug the connector and replug it firmly. 

Fix 4: Reinstall the Keyboard Driver

It’s another good decision to reinstall your keyboard driver. To do that, simply –

Step 1: Open the Device Manager (Win + X > Device Manager).

Step 2: Expand the Keyboards section and right-click on the corrupted / unrecognized keyboard driver. Then select Uninstall device.

Step 3: After uninstallation, restart the computer and make sure that you’re connected with an internet connection. This way the driver will automatically get installed by the operating system.

Fix 5: Update the Firmware

You can try updating the firmware for your Ducky keyboard to see if it fixes the problem. These are the efficient processes –

Step 1: First of all, unplug the keyboard. 

Step 2: Launch the Ducky One 2 Mini updater on your PC.

Step 3: Press and hold the D key on the keyboard and replug the keyboard simultaneously.

Step 4: Now, click on OK to start updating the firmware. 

NOTE: Don’t unplug the keyboard cable or turn off your PC while the firmware is updating.

Fix 6: Try Troubleshooting the Hardware

Hardware troubleshooting is another efficient method to try. In this case –

Step 1: Open the Run prompt (Win + R) and go for msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic.

Step 2: When the Hardware and Devices window appears, start following the prompts accordingly. 

Fix 7: Try Disabling USB Selective Suspend Setting

To make this happen, start by getting into the Windows Search bar and searching for powercfg.cpl. 

Next –

Step 1: In the Power Options window, click on Change Plan Settings.

Step 2: After that, click on Change advanced power settings.

Step 3: Now expand USB settings and USB selective suspend setting relatively and choose Disabled option for the Plugged in setting.

Fix 8: Try Disabling Fast Startup

In this case, you also need to access Power Options (the process is given in the previous fix). Then –

Step 1: Click on Choose what the power buttons do.

Step 2: Next, click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Step 3: Finally, uncheck the box for Turn on fast startup (recommended).

Fix 9: Execute the Repair Command

If there are corrupted system files, they can possibly cause this problem. Therefore you need to execute the repair command from the command prompt. To do so –

Step 1: Search for Command Prompt in the Windows search bar and open it by selecting Run as administrator.

Step 2: Now type / copy-paste the following commands and execute them:

sfc /scannow 

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Fix 10: Contact the Manufacturer

If all the fixes stated above fail to fix the problem, the only option left is to contact the manufacturer and get offline after-sales technical support. That’s it!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Ducky One 2 Mini good?

Yes, it is. It’s considered the best 60% compact and customization-supported keyboard in the market. It offers different profiles to allow different customization, has a robust build quality, and supports clicky key caps for gamers to ensure full entertainment. Therefore, the Ducky One 2 Mini is undoubtedly good.

How do I reset my Ducky One 2 Mini?

The procedure is pretty simple. Just press both the windows keys for 3-5 seconds. That’s it. You’ll notice the keyboard will blink three times. It indicates that the reset action is done successfully.

How long do Ducky One 2 Mini keyboards last?

According to most Ducky One 2 Mini users’ feedback, it has been found that this keyboard can last for a minimum of 5 to 10 good years. The number of years can be more or less depending on the maintenance and outer impact it faces.

Is Ducky One 2 Mini full hot swappable?

Well, sorry to say that the Ducky One 2 Mini doesn’t support hot-swappable. You’re only capable of using the switches that you order with the keyboard. Therefore, you need to make a fine decision on which key switches you’re going to use till the end.

Conclusion

So far, we’ve shared all the necessary information about your Ducky One 2 Mini’s incapability including the causes and fixes. If you don’t know the cause behind in your case, try applying the fixes one by one until the problem gets fixed. Successfully applying the methods will definitely get you out of the mess. Let us know which method proves useful to you.