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Apple Wireless Keyboard: Changed batteries and it doesn't power up after that.

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:30:36 -0700

I have changed batteries in my wireless keyboard and when I wanted to turn on keyboard it couldn't be turned on? It was working fine before that. Made sure batteries are installed properly, still it can not be turned on! Help, please. Thank you!

⟐ Commented February 10, 2025 at 6:30 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Batteries corroded & stuck inside Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum)

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:04 -0700

The Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum) uses three AA batteries. One of the AA batteries in my keyboard is stuck inside due to corrosion. I've managed to strip down most of the keyboard, but I'm stuck with the final C-clip that is deep inside and I haven't got any tool to undo the C-clip. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

⟐ Commented September 20, 2025 at 16:46 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Replacement Keys for Wireless Keyboard

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:44:14 -0700

I am in need of a delete key for my Apple Wireless Keyboard. My son dropped the keyboard and the delete key broke off. The clips on the back are busted and I have been unable to find a way to remount it or repair it.

⟐ Commented January 27, 2021 at 11:44 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: broken key on keyboard

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:04:11 -0700

One of the keys ("C") on my Apple wireless keyboard broke. Where do I buy a new "C" key and how do I replace it?

Thanks

⟐ Commented December 18, 2020 at 14:04 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: bottom row of keys not working

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:07:25 -0700

bottom row of keys has stopped working, can this be fixed?

⟐ Answered November 01, 2020 at 18:07 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Cleaning the wireless & wired keyboards

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:29:00 -0700

I did this teardown of the Aluminum Keyboard and was wondering what your thoughts were on cleaning it. It looks to me like I can just stick it in the dishwasher and let it dry for a couple of days if I take the power button, bluetooth board and batteries out on the wireless and just stick the wired in.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/intro/5239

⟐ Answered September 22, 2021 at 23:29 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: one end of space bar not working

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:02:16 -0700

left side of space bar does not work--right side ok.

how to remove space bar and repair.

⟐ Commented February 05, 2021 at 22:02 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Why "k" key doesn't function?

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:07:08 -0700

Hi, the "k" letter of my keyboard is dead, I tried connecting my keyboard to two different machines (Mac and Win) with the same results. I tried to take the key off and clean it, but nothing changed.

Any ideas??

Thanks

⟐ Commented July 31, 2019 at 19:07 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: I need a replacement battery cover

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:55:36 -0700

OK, this is vexing me. I have an Apple A1255 Bluetooth wireless keyboard for the life of me can't find a replacement battery door cover. I called Apple, and they said they don't sell the part and can't help. So, it's time to fashion or fix it another way. I gotta imagine other people have lost that end that holds the battery in.. any advice or help? Thanks!

⟐ Commented April 26, 2020 at 8:55 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: The battery cap is corroded on. How can it be removed?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:37:34 -0700

I picked up the apple wireless keyboard from a friend who wasn't using it. I went to put batteries in it and found out that it was stuck.

Then I:

Tried a basic flathead
Tapped around the head with a small hammer to see if it would unseal
Attempted a vice and nickel method--I now have a torqued nickel.

So far no direct access method has worked.

I also read the Batteries Corroded & stuck thread n here.. That allowed me to know there was a panel on the back. My KB is a little different, the panel is more in the middle. I opened it up and see there is a battery--so I'm nearly sure it's a corroded battery that has leaked onto the aluminum screw and caused all of this.

Anyone have ideas on how to solve this?

⟐ Commented June 27, 2024 at 0:37 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to repair unresponsive "Enter" key?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:27:31 -0700

On my Apple wireless keyboard, the "Enter/Return" button randomly stopped working. Is there any way to repair the key?

⟐ Commented September 26, 2022 at 6:27 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Opening keyboard WITHOUT ruining it

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:04:15 -0700

I saw the teardown pages for the keyboard, and I just want to open mine, clean whatever 'gunk' is in it (I think some liquid got in it when I cleaned the keys even though I used a damp cloth for that & sprayed the cleaner on the cloth, not the keyboard itself), preventing several keys from working and put it back together, but I don't want to ruin it (in case I ever decide to sell the iMac).

Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented August 26, 2019 at 18:04 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to get the down arrow key into place?

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:11:56 -0700

the down arrow key has fallen out how do i get it back in??

⟐ Commented September 17, 2021 at 23:11 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Wireless keyboard not working properly after upgrade to OS X Yosemite

Tue, 09 May 2017 08:31:40 -0700

Hello all,

i've recently updated my 2011 iMac to OS X Yosemite. After the Mac was done some keys of my keyboard stopped working. The entire bottom row stopped working, zxcvbnm,. -keys aren't working either together with the backspace, caps lock and the tab -keys.

All other keys seem to work fine. I've tried resetting the pram or nvram meetings and dmc settings but without any result. Only option was using a windows usb keyboard....sadly.

I hope anyone has an idea how to fix this. It was not damaged in any way.

⟐ Commented May 09, 2017 at 8:31 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Keyboard will not turn on, no green led lights up, no sign of damage

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 05:45:47 -0700

Hi, I have an outwardly perfect Mac wireless keyboard. However, I cannot get it to turn on (let alone pair with anything).

The on/off button moves normally, and there are no visible dents. I've changed the batteries to fresh ones, and I've even tried putting a bit of aluminum foil between the last battery and the end cap that secures the batteries in their compartment, just in case the spring was damaged and the batteries were not connecting properly.

I'm not aware of any spillages on the keyboard. I can only presume that there is something going wrong with the power management unit, or the on/off switch. Any suggestions ?

⟐ Answered July 26, 2017 at 5:45 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to remove stuck battery cover?

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:46:36 -0700

The battery cover on Apple aluminum Wireless Keyboard is stuck? Any suggestions on how to open it?

I have the same problem and would appreciate it if anyone has an answer as the above did not help.

Thanks.

⟐ Answered September 03, 2021 at 14:46 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Factory reset or re-install firmware?

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 07:35:20 -0700

The recent firmware 1.1 update appeared to install correctly.

BUT, since the update the keyboard does not work properly - random ' characters and shift key not shifting case.

Attempts to reinstall 1.1 update or 1.0 updates are blocked by - "Your keyboard is already updated!"

Any secret key combo to reset the firmware or force a new (or old) update?

Or do I now have a useless keyboard?

Mac Mini. OS X 10.6.3 aluminum bluetooth keyboard (2007 3 battery)

⟐ Commented December 25, 2021 at 7:35 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Replacing broken keys -- is it possible?

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:57:30 -0700

This is a great description/teardown. One question: the "L" key on my keyboard came off. I tried to replace it following the insights in the teardown (realize teardowns are not a repair guide!) but not sure if it's possible and wondered your opinion. The part that came off was the plastic cap that has the letter printed on it. The rubbery thing underneath (the piece that holds the key suspended over the button, so to speak) was still in place, so I pried that off with a sharp point. Then tried to join the plastic cap to the rubbery piece, but with no luck. In fact, I broke the little plastic tabs on the back of the plastic cap trying -- so pretty sure it's destroyed for good. Question is, any idea what I did wrong? Is this situation fixable? In your teardown, did you manage to salvage a working "L" cap that coud be purchased? Thanks again for a great explication of this otherwise pretty good piece of hardware. Kevin

⟐ Answer deleted July 06, 2015 at 5:57 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: The 'Period' and 'Comma' keys not working

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 13:35:20 -0700

The 'Period' and 'Comma' keys not working.

⟐ Answer deleted April 15, 2018 at 13:35 MST

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Pairing code not working

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:52:12 -0700

So i got an used apple bluetooth keyboard and i can't pair with my macbook pro.

Keyboard 's green light turns on and sometimes even flashes but when macbook asks to type the codes it doesn't work, seems the code isn't being recognized. It keeps updating to a new code but never works! I already disassembled to see if anything was out of place or dirty and nothing changed.

Tried to pair with ipad or iphone and didn't work either.

Bluetooth on macbook is working fine and i can connect other devices, only problem is with this keyboard.

Anyone can please help me?