iFixit - Active Questions With Device "Magic Keyboard"

Magic Keyboard: How to reattach the battery connector

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:19:36 -0700

Do you have instructions how to reattach the battery connector to the board?

⟐ Commented December 30, 2025 at 7:19 MST

Magic Keyboard: Bluetooth is not working and cannot be found.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:56:15 -0700

Bluetooth isn't working and can't be found. What could be causing this?

⟐ Commented August 14, 2025 at 6:56 MST

Magic Keyboard: Certain keystrokes producing multiple characters

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:36:04 -0700

My keyboard has started malfunctioning where every time I press certain keys, I get two characters instead of the single character it ought to be. Here are the character sets being affected

For example, when I press '5', it produces '56', and the same when I press '6'. It too produces '56'. Same for the whole list above.

Note too the apparent pattern down the keyboard with the '56', 'ty', 'gh', and 'bn' combos.

I've checked battery level. It's nearly full charge. I've tried using while plugged in and charging. I've tried gently lifting affected keys and blowing out any possible dust, particles, etc. None of this has helped.

⟐ Commented July 27, 2025 at 3:36 MST

Magic Keyboard: Random keys dead on L Side - Tried Hardware Test and Keyboard Viewer.

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:24:21 -0700

Tried all Apple suggestions. Nothing showing as wrong; however, several keys on left side of the magic keyboard randomly stopped working (even on 100% charge). Started with Volumeup, then migrated to Arrow keys, Enter key and others. Keyboard is new, has been in storage and never had any problems, drops or spills. Any thoughts on how I might fix this? Or can I reinstall a keyboard driver (like on a PC) to test? Thanks for your answers.

⟐ Answered September 26, 2024 at 15:24 MST

Magic Keyboard: Some keys stop working from nowhere. Please help!

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:11:55 -0700

Magic keyboard 2

Guys, some of the keys from my magic keyboard 2 just stop working from nowhere. No liquid splash or anything. I have a little more than a year with this so no garante here.

Last month it happens with the delete key so i calle the apple guys, they just suggest to connect the keyboard with lighting cable and the problem disappear. I try this but it doesn't solve anything.

I have update my iMac to high sierra, nothing

I try to pair with my macbook air, still nothing

what can i do? i don't think is a hardware problem because i reeeaaaaaally take care of my computer, i don't have a lot of money to buy a new one every two years and i work with this

will be amazing if you can help me

⟐ Commented September 26, 2024 at 15:11 MST

Magic Keyboard: Is wired connection to PC possible?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:09:30 -0700

Hello,

I read in some Magic Keyboard tests that it does not actually need Bluetooth to work. If you just plug the lighting/USB cable to your Mac and turn off Bluetooth, it works.

I was wondering if the same was possible with a PC not equipped with Bluetooth, i.e. is the Magic Keyboard working when plugged with the cable into a PC.

Thanks in advance !

⟐ Commented September 20, 2024 at 16:09 MST

Magic Keyboard: Magic keyboard UP key broken

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:51:47 -0700

Hi, I have this keyboard. The UP key stopped working. I took of the keycap and the switch and also the small rubber dome. It's still not working. I can see some discoloration under it, like if it was burned.

Do you know what could it be? No matter what I do with a screwdriver it doesn't work. The DOWN key works when I slightly press it.

Is there any chance of fixing it, or I better keep it as a keycap donor for identical keyboards?

⟐ Commented March 02, 2024 at 9:51 MST

Magic Keyboard: numbers not work at magic keyboard

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 01:21:11 -0700

hi all

the numbers 1-9 not work at my magic keyboard, zero is working

batary is full

wifi is on

any help plz

⟐ Commented July 29, 2023 at 1:21 MST

Magic Keyboard: 1 and 2 keys stopped working

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:56:43 -0700

I just recently acquired a pre-loved late-2015 21.5 iMac with A1644 keyboard. All worked 100% till just now when the 1 and 2 numeric keys stopped working. Not on their own nor when combined with shift. No liquid spills or the like. The overall condition of all components is like new - extremely well looked after. I’ve given it a shake, light tap in an attempt to dislodge whatever could possibly be stuck underneath it, but to no avail. Please help…

⟐ Answered June 14, 2023 at 1:56 MST

Magic Keyboard: Not appearing in the bluetooth device

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:51:21 -0700

It was all fine, and one day suddenly it will not able to connect wirelessly through bluetooth.

Trying reset the pairing process by disconnect the keyboard, however, since then the keyboard is not discoverable as a bluetooth device, whether one this or other Mac.

However, connecting directly with lightning cable allow it to be able to use the keyboard.

Just that it still not appear in the bluetooth device no matter connecting with cable or not.

Tried restart both Mac and keyboard.

So currently I've no way, but connect the keyboard with lightning cable whenever I need to use it, and it become troublesome and occupy one of my port.

Anyone solution? Appreciate the help.

⟐ Answer edited June 01, 2023 at 6:51 MST

Magic Keyboard: How to fix the power button? It slides and not click.

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:44:08 -0700

How do I fix the power button? I opened the backing but now there is a screw that I (might) need to remove to get to the power corner. It slides instead of the normal click (left to right) to power on,

⟐ Answered April 25, 2023 at 12:44 MST

Magic Keyboard: What Bluetooth versions are the 2021 Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:15:41 -0700

Apple updated and released new Magic accessories for the M1 iMacs, and those have recently become available to purchase as sandalone products.

But what Bluetooth version are these devices?

I know the older Trackpad 2 is Bluetooth 3.0., so I’m assuming the new ones are at least Bluetooth 4.0.

I can’t find any source explaining this and it doesn’t seem ifixit went over this in their M1 iMac teardown. Maybe they assumed we know it’s all Bluetooth 5.0?

It would make sense for it to be 5.0, since the M1 iMac is 5.0.

Does anyone know or know how to figure this out? Does the iMac show the Bluetooth version of connected devices somewhere in its settings?

⟐ Commented April 16, 2023 at 4:15 MST

Magic Keyboard: Why is my keyboard pairing, but typing does not work?

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:11:31 -0700

I can pair the Bluetooth fine, but I can’t type.

⟐ Answered January 21, 2023 at 19:11 MST

Magic Keyboard: Replacing Lightning Port - How/Where to Buy

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:53:15 -0700

Hello!

I reached out to iFixIt support for replacing the lightning port on my Magic Keyboard with numeric keypad (A1843). I have a broken gold pin on it so it won’t charge when plugged in. IFixit says they don’t sell replacement ports and I’ve had a hard time sourcing it on Amazon, EBay, etc.

Has anyone been able to replace the port on these and found where they can be bought? IFixIt has a tear down that looks helpful in getting to the port, but comments from users suggest it may be incomplete and have broken their keyboards in the process. Magic Keyboard Teardown

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I would hate to throw it out for a broken port!

⟐ Commented January 05, 2023 at 8:53 MST

Magic Keyboard: Machining custom keycaps for that stunning silver/black color

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:26:57 -0700

I love the portability of the normal size Magic Keyboard, but I also love the silver/black color.
Apple broke my hope, that they would ever sell a silver/black normal size, when they introduced the silver/black color for the Magic Keyboard, but only for the one with the numpad.
Companies like colorware offer painting your devices but they also paint the aluminium.
So in my desperation I thought of turning my boring silver Magic Keyboard (3 without Touch ID) into a stunning one of a kind silver/black one.

I have a 3D printer and a CNC.
Is it possible to make my own keycaps?

How could I get CAD data for the keycaps and testfit them, preferably without tearing my Magic Keyboard apart?

I know it is an odd question but maybe somebody knows.

⟐ Answer accepted December 06, 2022 at 15:26 MST

Magic Keyboard: 2.4 ghz Chinese unbranded Wireless keyboard doesn't work.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:03:50 -0700

My keyboard blinks in span of 10 seconds when i press a key. It doesn't respond to the USB dongle.

I changed it's batteries several times and it still persists.

⟐ Answer deleted September 29, 2022 at 23:03 MST

Magic Keyboard: How to replace a scissor clip on a A1314 magic keyboard

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:34:21 -0700

I'm trying to install a new scissor clip for a A1314 Magic keyboard for my 2013 27" iMac.

I'm not sure how stays in place, and it keeps falling out.

⟐ Commented July 14, 2022 at 5:34 MST

Magic Keyboard: Apple Magic Keyboard 2 - Will work with Mac Pro 2008?

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:07:48 -0700

Hi everyone,

Can I use Apple Magic Keyboard 2 (with num pad) with old Mac Pro 2008 ? Can be connected over bluetooth or I must use USB/Lightning cable ?

Thanks a lot for any ideas.

⟐ Answer accepted May 23, 2022 at 10:07 MST

Magic Keyboard: Magic Keyboard 2 can not connect it via Bluetooth

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:04:37 -0700

My Magic Keyboard 2 can not connected via bluetooth, can only connected via usb, it just like dead totally after unplug usb cable.

Before this happened, I were cleaning it, and claped it a little bit, then it can not connected via bluetooth, usb is fine.

I wonder if the wire between battery and board is disconnected or something.

Is anyone knows what is going on ? Do I need to tear it down ?

⟐ Commented April 22, 2022 at 11:04 MST

Magic Keyboard: Can I replace the slippery Magic KeyB keys with replacement MBP keys?

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:45:11 -0700

I love the feel of the MBP keys. I’ve bought three Magic keyboards over the last few years, but only one had the same feel (It broke and I recycled it, stupidly). Now I’m using the Magic Keyboard 2 (Not the latest one with Touch ID), but I hate the slippery and clicky feel, so much less grip. The keys on the MBP are perfect, but I can’t use them due to RSI and neck pain.

TL;DR - Can I buy a set of MBP keys and swap them out on my Magic Keyboard 2 (Wirelesss with rechargeable battery version). This Magic Keyboard seems to be the exact same type of mechanism as my 16" MBP.

⟐ Commented April 21, 2022 at 8:45 MST