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External Mac Keyboard

I have an external mac keyboard. Some of the keys on the keyboard have stopped working. However they work when I open Terminal. I got told it is a software issue. How do I re-install my mac keyboard? Is that how I will fix it?

External Mac Keyboard-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.6.8), External Mac Keyboard

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 1:16 AM

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Jul 21, 2012 9:27 AM in response to frostyboy92

Here are some thoughts; I don't know if they will work, but they're what I would try. Since you mention Terminal, I expect you're beyond them, but:


If you're running a 3rd party keyboard (such as an ergonomic one), you might have a software disk that came with it in the box that could be useful.


Probably you have tried these things already? There is at least one keyboard that requires a special update:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1381


Failing all that, or what someone in another forum might add to this, I would expect the keyboard to be controlled by the OS. Back up critical files and jot down your internet or networking settings in case there is a problem, then reinstall system software. (Potentially a pain. But we used to have to do it almost as routine maintenance with OS 8 and 9 because things would get "confused" over time.)

External Mac Keyboard

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