My Mac is acting like a key is stuck

Some keys are just not working. It is limited to `uijklm` and some numbers 9 etc.

I have tried -

Looking for changes in keyboard shortcuts - restored to defaults
Turned laptop upside down - gave tap on the back to remove dirt stuck under the keys
Tried searching for stuck keys

None of these seem to work.

I have been using accessibility keyboard to type this whole thing and it is super painful. Tried this thread as well - My Mac is acting like a key is stuck - Apple Community

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Jul 3, 2024 2:01 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2024 4:28 AM

rajugangadhar wrote:

1. Some keys are just not working. It is limited to `uijklm` and some numbers 9 etc.

if you suspect you have a keyboard issue:

Mouse Keys 789uiojkl

Mouse Keys feature has been turned on in your >Accessibility Settings.

(It can be turned on/off by hitting the option key 5 times)

if you suspect you have a keyboard issue:

Verify Mouse Keys

>System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control and make sure it is turned off

(It can be turned on/off by hitting the option key 5 times)

search "mouse keys"

search "pointer control

Also Accessibility>General> “Shortcuts”

ref: Control the pointer using Mouse Keys on Mac - Apple Support

Full keyboard Access — turn it off

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