iMac. replacing keyboard. how do i get past password to connect bluetooth on new one?

iMac. replacing keyboard. how do i get past password to connect bluetooth on new one? old one is water damaged

Posted on Mar 29, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mar 29, 2022 10:57 AM in response to Seaweb11

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


  1. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the computer.
  2. Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  3. Un-pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.
  4. Turn off Bluetooth
  5. Restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
  6. Restart the computer normally.
  7. Open System Preferences – Bluetooth
  8. Turn on Bluetooth
  9. Re-Pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.

10. Unplug the USB keyboard and mouse and begin testing the wireless devices again.


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