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I have an older Magic Keyboard, and it doesn’t have any ports, just the turn on/off button. I can’t get into my Mac Mini because I can’t get the keyboard to connect. I have changed the batteries. Mouse is working, so it is definitely the keyboard. Is there anyway around this?
Mac mini, macOS 10.15
Dig out, borrow or purchase an inexpensive USB keyboard.
(most any generic or PC keyboard and mouse will work with your Mac Mini)
Personally I keep around and use a $15 Logitech MK 120 Combo for troubleshooting.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/combos/mk120-usb-keyboard-mouse.920-002565.html
Dig out, borrow or purchase an inexpensive USB keyboard.
(most any generic or PC keyboard and mouse will work with your Mac Mini)
Personally I keep around and use a $15 Logitech MK 120 Combo for troubleshooting.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/combos/mk120-usb-keyboard-mouse.920-002565.html
There's a cable USB C < LIGHTNING delivered with your magic keyboard. This makes connection between the Mac and keyboard possible, on the top right side, there's a very small knob move it to the right and back from the knob turns from gray in green. After a minute you can remove the cable. It works ;-)
You will need to connect with a wired keyboard then once in go to the bluetooth panel and pair your wireless keyboard.
I believe he has the older battery powered keyboard (no cable)
Have you tried?
First turn on the keyboard and mouse, then start the Mac mini.
With kind regards
I can’t get my Mac mini to open because my magic keyboard won’t connect. How can I get into my Mac mini if there is no USB port in the keyboard?
