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Nov 8, 2009 11:04 AM in response to JasonBChenby abrudtkuhl,after months of this non-working keyboard.... the foil ball did the trick.
awesome -
Nov 9, 2009 11:18 AM in response to abrudtkuhlby grambles,Just rescued my wireless BT keyboard with the Apple patented rolled up foil trick. However, I still have 14 days left of my year warranty, is it worthwhile taking it back and chancing my arm for a new one? -
Nov 17, 2009 11:03 PM in response to gramblesby vmile,Mark up another win for the Foil Ball. Thank you!
And I have 6 months to run on Applecare, so do I tale the foil out and get a new keyboard, or just keep my 'foil' modified one? -
Nov 18, 2009 1:21 AM in response to vmileby sk8killer,having it replaced with applecare is fast and simple. So I would recommend you to enjoy it to get clean and brand new keyboard until apple decides to fix it from the fabric. And if you have a warranty, use it. that will avoid any problem. -
Nov 24, 2009 9:51 AM in response to JasonBChenby C J S Marsden,Well done that man (with the tin foil!).
worked for me. tried everything, even magic masonic key press combinations...
thanks again.
chop chop apple. -
Nov 30, 2009 12:54 AM in response to C J S Marsdenby zivilars,Also thanks from Germany for the hint!!! Had the same problem ... -
Nov 30, 2009 8:00 AM in response to zivilarsby Gary Bird,Thank god for that tin foil!
I managed to find this thread after trying 3 sets of batteries and banging my head up the wall for half an hour! Excellent! -
Dec 7, 2009 4:03 AM in response to JasonBChenby 1ComputerSavvyGuy,Add another keyboard being revived with the tin foil ball. I was going crazy because this keyboard is the only one I have in the house currently. I'm hoping Apple will send me a replacement when Applecare calls me later this morning. I'll let everyone know the outcome.
OH btw the keyboard was bought in Feb 09 so it's less than a year old. -
Dec 7, 2009 6:58 AM in response to 1ComputerSavvyGuyby 1ComputerSavvyGuy,So Apple is going to replace it no problem. Anyone with this issue & has a Mac with AppleCare should call & let them know. I told the rep about this post & the tin foil trick. This is one of the reasons AppleCare is well worth the price. -
Dec 14, 2009 2:28 AM in response to JasonBChenby Stephen_Hahn,Thanks JasonBChen -
Ok- same prob - batteries went flat, then the KB refused to turn on, tried lots of sets of batteries, no luck.
Read the post about the plastic cap and putting a piece of a paper clip in - looked into the battery barrel with a touch - could see the "ring" but couldn't work out why it would have adversely changed? Decided to give the paper clip idea a go but instead used picture hanging wire. I cut of a little, screwed it into a clump, dropped it in - put the batteries in and IT WORKED!
I can only hypothesis that leaving the batteries in for an extended period of time (after they've run flat) causes them to 'leak' onto the terminal points. The new metal 'bit' scraps this slightly and makes contact with the terminal possible?
I doubted it would work but gave it a go and it did - try it for yourself -
Dec 25, 2009 11:56 AM in response to JasonBChenby jeff784ty43182,I recommend as others suggested you try the aluminum foil trick as it would work!
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John
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Dec 27, 2009 12:14 PM in response to JasonBChenby Paul,I'm glad I found this thread. The tin foil worked for me as well. Thanks! -
Dec 29, 2009 2:42 PM in response to JasonBChenby joet3ch,The foil trick just saved me $70 bux. Thanks! -
Jan 4, 2010 7:37 AM in response to joet3chby wdrwilson,Used a piece of a tin foil pie plate (it was the only foil I could find at our office)... seemed to do the trick! Thanks for the tip!
Cheers,
Bill -
Jan 4, 2010 1:18 PM in response to JasonBChenby Hugues Lismonde,Count me as another happy tin foil user... though it is sad to fix a 70€ keyboard like that.