How many times do I have to reset the SMC before my usb keyboard will start to work? A couple thousand?

plipto wrote:

How many times must a reboot smc reset be done? A one, a two, a three thousand? Why can’t a simple usb keyboard work? Some things are imperative for remote work, apparently so is a pc :( . Just another (Mac) brick in my paperweight wall

For intel Mac—

Keyboard would be resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

if no resolve:

Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095

See if you qualify—

https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks