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Wireless Keyboard not working. I have a desktop IMAC.

wireless keyboard isn't working. I have changed batteries. Tried another wireless keyboard. Nothing. When I turn it on it blinks and then nothing?


iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 29, 2020 10:07 AM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2020 10:15 AM

It is always sensible to have a spare wired keyboard and wired mouse as backup when using their wireless counterparts. If the wireless keyboard has an on/off switch toggle that on and off before booting the Mac.


Take the batteries out, and replace, just in case you inserted them incorrectly. If you have a stronger bluetooth signal than your Mac nearby, it may jam your Mac recognizing your wireless keyboard.

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Jul 29, 2020 10:15 AM in response to Digitalworld2020

It is always sensible to have a spare wired keyboard and wired mouse as backup when using their wireless counterparts. If the wireless keyboard has an on/off switch toggle that on and off before booting the Mac.


Take the batteries out, and replace, just in case you inserted them incorrectly. If you have a stronger bluetooth signal than your Mac nearby, it may jam your Mac recognizing your wireless keyboard.

Wireless Keyboard not working. I have a desktop IMAC.

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