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delete key (backspace) not functioning

trying to troubleshoot on why my delete key (backspace key) does not working anymore..tried the few suggestions in many different forums. pram reset etc..


tried 2 different wireless keyboards and result is the same.


running 10.6.8 osx


i am thinking there is some setting some where is is not correct. the delete key on the on screen keyboard is working ok as well.


any suggestions would be appreciated.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 8, 2012 7:59 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2012 9:33 PM

Please do a SMC reset, click iMac SMC and PRAM reset for instructions.

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delete key (backspace) not functioning

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