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Apple Wireless Keyboard: Replacement Keys for Wireless Keyboard

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:33:27 -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.

⟐ Answer deleted May 1, 2013 at 10:33 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Can a keyboard be repaired after small liquid spill?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:50:41 -0700

My Mac bluetooth aluminium keyboard suffered a small kitten-induced water spill. I dried it out, but predictably, it's now behaving a bit strangely. Most of the keys are fine, but a few are now operating in pairs, e.g. if you hit either the Y or the U key, you'll get the same output which is 'YU'. There are six pairs of keys that are behaving like this: HJ, NM, YU, 67, ;/, and space'.

Is it even possible to repair this keyboard? I hate the idea that I'm going to have to throw out an otherwise perfectly usable bit of kit.

⟐ Answer accepted February 26, 2013 at 10:50 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: broken key on keyboard

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:15:44 -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

⟐ Answered February 15, 2013 at 5:15 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Can I connect a wired/wireless Mac keyboard to PC (Windows)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:14:48 -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum)

Hello,

My question is: Can I connect a wired/wireless Mac keyboard to my PC (Windows) with a Bluetooth program (for the wireless) or just for plugging in by USB?

Thanks a lot.

--Yuval

⟐ Answered February 15, 2013 at 5:14 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to reset defaults to make wireless keyboard show characters again?

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:00:54 -0700

Wireless keyboard worked fine until my little girl got on it and reset defaults somehow. Keyboard works, but I can tell it's using codes instead of typing the characters. Tried resetting defaults and it will not come back. Help!!!

⟐ Answer edited February 5, 2013 at 12:00 pm -0700

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

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:53:32 -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

⟐ Answered December 30, 2012 at 10:53 am -0700

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

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:54:54 -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!

⟐ Answered December 24, 2012 at 1:54 am -0700

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

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:17:56 -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)

⟐ Answered November 21, 2012 at 7:17 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Opening keyboard WITHOUT ruining it

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:00:54 -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?

⟐ Answered August 24, 2012 at 6:00 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to remove stuck battery cover?

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:56:37 -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 July 20, 2012 at 5:56 pm -0700

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

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:45:54 -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?

⟐ Answered July 6, 2012 at 4:45 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: The battery cover on Apple aluminum Wireless Keyboard is stuck?

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:06:13 -0700

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

⟐ Answer accepted May 3, 2012 at 2:06 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Cleaning the wireless & wired keyboards

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:16:23 -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

⟐ Edited April 2, 2012 at 11:16 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Why is Bluetooth "not found" when keyboard light activates?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:52:19 -0700

Keyboard working fine for over a year. Battery terminal clean, new batteries checked, good power, inserted properly with visible check after removing small plastic cover over strip connector. Keyboard powers up ok with additional evidence of caps lock LED functioning properly. The computer does not find a Bluetooth keyboard connected. Nothing has been spilled, the keys all work fine, the Bluetooth just does not work. Should the electronics be replaced? I can remove by removing one screw and disengaging the strip connector.

⟐ Answered February 19, 2012 at 4:52 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: What shows on the screen is not what I type_get codes

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:55:41 -0700

what shows on screen is not what I type_i did wipe the keyboard after it got wet

⟐ Answer accepted December 27, 2011 at 4:55 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Function Key does not work as default function

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:55:55 -0700

I got a used Apple Wireless Keyboard from eBay. But when I pair it with my ipad and Iphone 4, those F1...F12 does not work as default function (adjust brightness, volume, play/stop music,...). Other key (A..Z, number,...) work well.

I tried to pair the keyboard with my PC (Windows 7) and those F1-F12 still work (open Help-F1, Search-F3,...). It mean the physical button does not damage.

Please help me set those F1...F12 work with my Ipad. I am PC-Windows user, not Mac.

⟐ Commented November 29, 2011 at 5:55 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: I cant release the battery terminal

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:08:39 -0700

refering to: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple-Wir...

Hi. How did you actually release the battery terminal? The goal is to get it off from the button side or from the battery cap side!?

tks..

⟐ Answered August 10, 2011 at 10:08 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: How to replace broken plastic cover?

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:49:49 -0700

After a fall, the light gray plastic cover at the back of my apple wireless keyboard (latest model) broke.

How can I replace it of put it back together ?

⟐ Answer accepted July 27, 2011 at 10:49 pm -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: dropped it & now keys type the wrong letter

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:36:33 -0700

Hi,

I recently dropped my Apple wireless keyboard, it's the one that comes standard with the iMac (it's the A1314 model). Most of the keys still function properly, except for the numbers 1-9, & the keys Q-O. Every time I try to use them I get, both a letter & a number. For example, when I hit 1, it types q1, with 2 it types w2, with 3 it types e3, with 4 it types r4, & so on, 5 = t5, 6 = y6, 7 = u7, 8 = i8, 9 = o9, & 0 = 0. The same thing happens when I try to use any of the keys Q-P, with Q I get q1, etc. all the way through to O. Does anyone have any ideas as to why that is &/or if it's possible to fix it. If so, how. I saw the teardown of keyboard model A1225, but I'm not sure if that's helpful to me or not. I'm not very tech or fix it savvy. So, I may be in way over my head here, but I figured I'd see if there might be a way to salvage my keyboard.

⟐ Answered June 28, 2011 at 6:36 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: one end of space bar not working

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:52:30 -0700

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

how to remove space bar and repair.

⟐ Answer deleted June 23, 2011 at 7:52 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: clean up after a cup of chocalate went over it

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:31:36 -0700

Can you dismantle and clean the wireless keyboard?

A cup of chocolate went over the keyboard. All of the keys are working, but some of them go harder.

Can you open up the keyboard to clean it?

regards, Anjo

⟐ Answered February 23, 2011 at 6:31 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Key B not responding

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:42:44 -0700

Key B not responding

⟐ Answered November 18, 2010 at 2:42 pm -0700

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

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:51:16 -0700

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

⟐ Answered August 4, 2010 at 3:51 am -0700

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

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:30:17 -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

⟐ Answered July 19, 2010 at 7:30 am -0700

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Any deas? 5 unresponsive buttons.

Mon, 31 May 2010 16:16:58 -0700

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Thankyou,

⟐ Answered May 31, 2010 at 4:16 pm -0700