MacBook Mac OS X 10.5.8 "t" key does not work. Maybe water damage How can i fix it?
MacBook Mac OS X 10.5.8 "t" key does not work. Maybe water damage How can i fix it?
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
MacBook Mac OS X 10.5.8 "t" key does not work. Maybe water damage How can i fix it?
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
Replace the keyboard.
thanks for the quick reply Kappy. I was hoping there was a troubleshooting function or a reboot of the keyboard that i could use.
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The keyboard doesn't reboot. It is only reset when the computer is rebooted. The only way to determine if it's a software issue is to reinstall OS X.
thanks again, good answer!!
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You may be able to see what if any effects the keyboard may be trying to perform by using
the Keyboard Viewer, because you can use the mouse to choose other keys, among other
details from the Viewer. Troubleshooting may include trying to see if just the single key itself
has a defect. Some online sources suggest how to clean any debris that may be under one
key, and others offer specific parts to the kind of keyboard your computer model has in it.
Some companies offer keyboards or key parts, and at times OK-used parts may be offered.
An example of one that has a variety of stuff, (I've not any experience with) is this...
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/
A place that may (or not) have some bits:
http://www.replacementlaptopkeys.com/
For awhile, I'd guess you may have a spare USB keyboard to use until this issue is resolved.
If it happens to be a windows PC keyboard, you could still use it, so long as you know & use
the correct alternative keys to make the Mac actions work. All mine are only Mac keyboards.
And I look for spares when not needed, to use with portable and desktop Macs.
•Keyboard Mappings using a PC Keyboard on a Macintosh: (microsoft support)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/970299
Another look at this situation, which also confronts dual-boot OS X + Windows Macs:
•Boot Camp: About keyboards and key assignment for Microsoft Windows - Apple Support
Anyway, hopefully your MacBook can find its 'T-key' again without surgery! 🙂
MacBook Mac OS X 10.5.8 "t" key does not work. Maybe water damage How can i fix it?