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Apple Wireless Keyboard: Changed batteries and it doesn't power up after that.

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:30:36 -0700

I have changed batteries in my wireless keyboard and when I wanted to turn on keyboard it couldn't be turned on? It was working fine before that. Made sure batteries are installed properly, still it can not be turned on! Help, please. Thank you!

⟐ Commented февраля 10, 2025 at 6:30 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: Water spilled on keyboard and now rows of random keys arent working

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:15:11 -0700

A few days ago i accidentally spilled water on my on my keyboard. It did not appear to be alot of water at the time but now it seems like it has been soaked as about an hour or two later keys stopped responding.and i noticed water dripping off my keyboard when i lifted it. i tried to dry it off but it has not improved after about a day and 3 quarters. it appeared to have shorted out certain keys and some around it as columns of keys. it it possible it will fix its self by drying out? or if you think its possible that it can be fixed at all (by an apple genius or me )

Thanks : )

⟐ Commented октября 11, 2024 at 10:15 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Batteries corroded & stuck inside Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum)

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:04 -0700

The Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum) uses three AA batteries. One of the AA batteries in my keyboard is stuck inside due to corrosion. I've managed to strip down most of the keyboard, but I'm stuck with the final C-clip that is deep inside and I haven't got any tool to undo the C-clip. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

⟐ Commented сентября 20, 2025 at 16:46 GMT-7

Apple Extended Keyboard A1243: I've got a few dead keys on this keyboard - any way to fix?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:56:55 -0700

Hi, I’ve got one of these keyboard - I’m a fan of it in general. It’s pretty high mileage, and they don’t make em anymore. Nothing is obviously physically damaged; my “U” key and a handful of keys on the number pad are just dead. Anyone have any thoughts on fix? is there such a thing as a diagnostic app for Apple keyboards? Thanks!

⟐ Commented апреля 18, 2025 at 5:56 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: Some keys stopped working on Apple Wired Keyboard

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:52:42 -0700

Hey guys!

Can anyone help?

I have an Apple Wired USB Keyboard since 2013 and yesterday some keys stopped to work.

I didnt pay much attention, thought it was a momentary USB glitch, replugged it, and it seemed to help.

But today the trouble returned.

Keys "8", "I", "K", and "," are not working. As you can notice, they're all in a straight line. So it feels like some contact line is dead/malfunctioning.

No, I didnt spill any liquid. Its perfectly dry.

Googled it. Many users report the same problem here and there, but not the real remedy.

Apple's answers are as useless as they should be, deemed to housewives, a la "Check if your house has electricity". :)

If you can give a tech-savvy advice, please do.

PS: If you're going to say "Go buy a new one" - thank you in advance. :)

⟐ Commented ноября 30, 2025 at 17:52 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: How to disassemble Apple keyboard?

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:50:55 -0700

mb110

⟐ Commented июня 20, 2022 at 5:50 GMT-7

Magic Keyboard: Some keys stop working from nowhere. Please help!

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:11:55 -0700

Magic keyboard 2

Guys, some of the keys from my magic keyboard 2 just stop working from nowhere. No liquid splash or anything. I have a little more than a year with this so no garante here.

Last month it happens with the delete key so i calle the apple guys, they just suggest to connect the keyboard with lighting cable and the problem disappear. I try this but it doesn't solve anything.

I have update my iMac to high sierra, nothing

I try to pair with my macbook air, still nothing

what can i do? i don't think is a hardware problem because i reeeaaaaaally take care of my computer, i don't have a lot of money to buy a new one every two years and i work with this

will be amazing if you can help me

⟐ Commented сентября 26, 2024 at 15:11 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Replacement Keys for Wireless Keyboard

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:44:14 -0700

I am in need of a delete key for my Apple Wireless Keyboard. My son dropped the keyboard and the delete key broke off. The clips on the back are busted and I have been unable to find a way to remount it or repair it.

⟐ Commented января 27, 2021 at 11:44 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: broken key on keyboard

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:04:11 -0700

One of the keys ("C") on my Apple wireless keyboard broke. Where do I buy a new "C" key and how do I replace it?

Thanks

⟐ Commented декабря 18, 2020 at 14:04 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: How do I open my keyboard for repair

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 15:06:55 -0700

One of the keys on my keyboard is not working. How do I open the keyboard to repair the broken key?

⟐ Answered июля 28, 2018 at 15:06 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard A1016: Wireless keyboard fails to pair with upgraded Monterey MacOS.

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:09:10 -0700

I've upgraded a 2009 iMac to Monterey and I'm not able to get my keyboard to pair. When I click pair, it appears to be waiting for my number to keyed into the keyboard, but it won't display the number to enter until I hit return.

⟐ Commented сентября 20, 2024 at 12:09 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: bottom row of keys not working

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:47:22 -0700

bottom row of keys has stopped working, can this be fixed?

⟐ Commented апреля 06, 2026 at 18:47 GMT-7

Magic Keyboard: Certain keystrokes producing multiple characters

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:36:04 -0700

My keyboard has started malfunctioning where every time I press certain keys, I get two characters instead of the single character it ought to be. Here are the character sets being affected

For example, when I press '5', it produces '56', and the same when I press '6'. It too produces '56'. Same for the whole list above.

Note too the apparent pattern down the keyboard with the '56', 'ty', 'gh', and 'bn' combos.

I've checked battery level. It's nearly full charge. I've tried using while plugged in and charging. I've tried gently lifting affected keys and blowing out any possible dust, particles, etc. None of this has helped.

⟐ Commented июля 27, 2025 at 3:36 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Cleaning the wireless & wired keyboards

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:29:00 -0700

I did this teardown of the Aluminum Keyboard and was wondering what your thoughts were on cleaning it. It looks to me like I can just stick it in the dishwasher and let it dry for a couple of days if I take the power button, bluetooth board and batteries out on the wireless and just stick the wired in.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/intro/5239

⟐ Answered сентября 22, 2021 at 23:29 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: one end of space bar not working

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:02:16 -0700

left side of space bar does not work--right side ok.

how to remove space bar and repair.

⟐ Commented февраля 05, 2021 at 22:02 GMT-7

Apple Magic Keyboard: some keys not working

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:06:46 -0700

Model A1644 Some keys don't work while typing, the O key does not work

⟐ Answered июля 21, 2023 at 1:06 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Why "k" key doesn't function?

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:07:08 -0700

Hi, the "k" letter of my keyboard is dead, I tried connecting my keyboard to two different machines (Mac and Win) with the same results. I tried to take the key off and clean it, but nothing changed.

Any ideas??

Thanks

⟐ Commented июля 31, 2019 at 19:07 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: I need a replacement battery cover

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:55:36 -0700

OK, this is vexing me. I have an Apple A1255 Bluetooth wireless keyboard for the life of me can't find a replacement battery door cover. I called Apple, and they said they don't sell the part and can't help. So, it's time to fashion or fix it another way. I gotta imagine other people have lost that end that holds the battery in.. any advice or help? Thanks!

⟐ Commented апреля 26, 2020 at 8:55 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: The battery cap is corroded on. How can it be removed?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:37:34 -0700

I picked up the apple wireless keyboard from a friend who wasn't using it. I went to put batteries in it and found out that it was stuck.

Then I:

Tried a basic flathead
Tapped around the head with a small hammer to see if it would unseal
Attempted a vice and nickel method--I now have a torqued nickel.

So far no direct access method has worked.

I also read the Batteries Corroded & stuck thread n here.. That allowed me to know there was a panel on the back. My KB is a little different, the panel is more in the middle. I opened it up and see there is a battery--so I'm nearly sure it's a corroded battery that has leaked onto the aluminum screw and caused all of this.

Anyone have ideas on how to solve this?

⟐ Commented июня 27, 2024 at 0:37 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to repair unresponsive "Enter" key?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:27:31 -0700

On my Apple wireless keyboard, the "Enter/Return" button randomly stopped working. Is there any way to repair the key?

⟐ Commented сентября 26, 2022 at 6:27 GMT-7