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Keys stopped working on iMac Apple Wireless Keyboard

Right now, I'm borrowing a keyboard.


My imac's a late 2009 model with one of the new apple wireless keyboards.
About a week or so ago, all of the sudden, some of the keys stopped working. Like one day the keyboard's working fine, and the next certain keys stopped working.


THe keys that aren's working - delete, tab, the space bar, the down arrow key. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem, or would it be better to get a whole new keyboard?


Because I've been looking at wireless keyboards, and Logitech has a mac one that's solar powered and it looks nice, wouldn't have to keep shelling money out for batteries

Posted on Aug 9, 2013 7:48 AM

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Aug 13, 2013 6:47 AM in response to Linc Davis

So, I basically have tried everything except from the install disc option, which I didn't see until now for some reason.hat was mentioned

I've tried unpairing it, doing all the pram boots and everything like what's been mentioned above.


I've honestly thinking about getting the logitech soler powered keyboard for mac, since it's wireless, it's solar powered, and it doesn't need batteries. It'd be saving money in the long run

Aug 23, 2013 12:50 AM in response to thatkidfromcanada

This is weird.. because at exactly the same time very similar keys stopped working on my wireless keyboard for my imac which is also 2009 model!


The keys that stopped working for me are also exactly the same. tab, delete key, down arrow and space bar!


This cant be a coincidence. This is obviously a bug, or a virus or something to do with software... too much of a coincidence.. Is there anyone else who has the same problem?

Sep 22, 2013 1:08 PM in response to scottjkelly

I have a 2009 iMac with a similar problem, but P, O, Del, M, N, B and CAPS are not working as well.

I don't think it's a software issue in iMac, because the problem persists when I connect the wireless keybord to the iPad.

Really frustrating. Did you guys discover a solution. If I take the keyboard to an Apple Store to be replaced (no Apple Care for this iMac), how much it will cost?

Sep 30, 2013 6:28 PM in response to thatkidfromcanada

I don't know if it is the same issue but I was annoyed because some keys on my wireless keyboard stopped working as well. It was mainly the backspace and the directional keys. However, after toying around with it for a while and watching the keystroke input from the "Keyboard Viewer" option, I realized that my "fn" key is getting stuck at random times and this is causing the other keys not to work. This still is a flaw in the keyboard but at least I have figured out what was making it act up. Maybe it is something similar with yours.

Nov 2, 2013 8:57 AM in response to thatkidfromcanada

I am having the same exact isseue! itsreally annoying!

My problem occurred at the same time. About 2 weeks ago (mid-October). Same keys, plus but also extends to the arrow keyes and the music (Function Keys).The function aspect workd fine, fbut the muisic keys feature does no. thisis ridiculous. my post should not look this f'd up,but the **** keyboard is killin'me.


oh,the apostrophe doesntwork either.


YOUHAVEt topress FN with the spaceBar toget it to work. AmajorI PainI in the @$$!!


Pleasehelp!!!

Keys stopped working on iMac Apple Wireless Keyboard

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