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Dadx6

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Q: I have an old iMac (the rounded type with monitor). I need a new keyboard and mouse. Will any work? thanks for any help!

I have an old iMac for 2002....it's the rounded type that has an attached monitor. The software is way outdated (OS X 10) and I only really use now to access 3,000 plus songs and old video of the family. Both the keyboard and mouse no longer work. Am I able to use any keyboard/mouse and plug in using USB? Thanks for any help!

I-Mac G4, Mac OS X (10.1.x), Upgrading to 10.4

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 9:39 AM

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by dalstott,

dalstott Feb 11, 2013 10:48 AM in response to Dadx6
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Feb 11, 2013 10:48 AM in response to Dadx6

Most any USB mouse or keyboard should work. Borrow one if you can and just plug it in.

If the USB circuits are at fault then you can access via Firewire Target Mode with another Mac in order to get at the files.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661

Another alternative would be to remove the hard drive and use a USB adapter to access it as an external drive.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/U3NVSPATA/
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