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Why is my keyboard not turning on with new batteries

Posted on Jul 9, 2021 2:22 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2021 4:53 PM

The following will require any USB keyboard and mouse. If you don’t have them, borrow or buy them, they are inexpensive!


  • Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the computer.
  • Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  • Un-pair the wireless keyboard and Track Pad.
  • Turn off Bluetooth
  • Restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
  • Restart the computer normally.
  • Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  • Turn on Bluetooth
  • Re-Pair the wireless keyboard and Track Pad.
  • Unplug the USB keyboard and mouse and begin testing the wireless devices again.


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Jul 9, 2021 4:53 PM in response to Rteasly

The following will require any USB keyboard and mouse. If you don’t have them, borrow or buy them, they are inexpensive!


  • Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the computer.
  • Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  • Un-pair the wireless keyboard and Track Pad.
  • Turn off Bluetooth
  • Restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
  • Restart the computer normally.
  • Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  • Turn on Bluetooth
  • Re-Pair the wireless keyboard and Track Pad.
  • Unplug the USB keyboard and mouse and begin testing the wireless devices again.


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