Delete Key and Space Bar Stopped Working

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TheSkool Author

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Delete Key and Space Bar Stopped Working

I have an older MacPro - the MacPro 1,1 model.

Hadn't used it in a while a - when I set it up again the keyboard's Delete key and SpaceBar won't work.

Here is the topline:

1. I left the power cord in the office and used a PC one. Not sure if this could be the cause.

2. I upgraded to 10.6.8 the most current. Didn't help.

3. Reset the PRAM - Didn't Help.

4. Checked the Keyboard Viewer - Not sure what that does other than to confirm something is happening.

If I had to guess - and based on other forums I have looked at - it will likely be a power issue.

How that affects these keys - I have no idea.

I will test this next.

But if anyone has experienced this would love to hear if you solved it.

Thanks,

-jc

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), MacPro 1,1

Posted on Jul 7, 2013 6:28 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 7, 2013 7:09 PM in response to TheSkool

There is another MicroController inside your Mac that handles Bus timing, power, and a host of other "mundane Issues". When wacky Hardware probelm's strike, reset the System Management Controller (SMC).

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

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TheSkool Author

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Jul 7, 2013 7:41 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Thanks Grant,

appreciate the info.

I did try that, and switching the power cord (Which was a long shot) and still not luck.

Pretty facinating issue.

I am going ot continue to look through the forums and see if I find anything.

Thanks again!

If anyone else has had this issue with an older MacPro - I would love ot hear it.

-jc

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Answer 3

Jul 7, 2013 7:43 PM in response to TheSkool

Is it an Apple keyboard? Does a different keyboard work?

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Answer 4

TheSkool Author

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Jul 8, 2013 9:32 AM in response to TheSkool

Solved.

I switched to a 3rd keyboard and presto. It worked.

Not sure what was going on, but two keyboard (older) one seriously OG and another the cool flat ones - didn't work.

The keyboard that was with the computer for the last year, (Found it in my bag) was the key.

Again, hardware issue.

Thanks for all the help on the boards.

-jc

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TheSkool Author

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Jul 8, 2013 9:33 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

Thanks for your advice.

That did work indeed. Tried a bunch of keyboards until I used the original one I had on it.

-jc

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