replacement dongle for A1314 keyboard?

Hi, is it still possible to purchase a replacement dongle for a pretty old wireless keyboard model a1314?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 11:10 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2024 11:55 AM

An Apple A1314 should not need a dongle on a Mac unless the the Mac has a dead BlueTooth card. I use an A1314 all the time on a 2012 Macbook Pro with no dongle and with no issues. Please tell us exactly what computer is involved and what issues you encountered when connecting.


If you are using it on a non-Apple device, our knowing that will make helping you easier.


Looking at your equipment specs:


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13


any iMac capable of running macOS 10.13 came with built-in Bluetooth and needs no dongle.


These articles may help with set-up:


Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad with your Mac - Apple Support


The second link should jump to the version about older BlueTooth devices like the A1314.


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Sep 16, 2024 11:55 AM in response to CluelessDinosaur7plus

An Apple A1314 should not need a dongle on a Mac unless the the Mac has a dead BlueTooth card. I use an A1314 all the time on a 2012 Macbook Pro with no dongle and with no issues. Please tell us exactly what computer is involved and what issues you encountered when connecting.


If you are using it on a non-Apple device, our knowing that will make helping you easier.


Looking at your equipment specs:


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13


any iMac capable of running macOS 10.13 came with built-in Bluetooth and needs no dongle.


These articles may help with set-up:


Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad with your Mac - Apple Support


The second link should jump to the version about older BlueTooth devices like the A1314.


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