Mac keyboard not working. Keys not responding
A keyboard that stops responding is because Slow Keys got turned on accidentally in Accessibility (it adds a delay before keys register), or a wireless keyboard lost connection. Check Accessibility settings first. It takes 30 seconds and fixes it.
Mac keyboards stop working for different reasons. The most common overlooked cause is Slow Keys. An accessibility feature that makes keys register slowly, making the keyboard seem completely broken. Checking Accessibility settings takes seconds. If that's not it, restart your Mac and check your connection.
- ✓Go to System Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard and check if Slow Keys is on
- ✓On a wireless keyboard, check the battery level and try reconnecting
- ✓Test with an external USB keyboard if you have one
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking Slow Keys. 90% of keyboard problems are this setting
- Trying to clean a keyboard with water. Water ruins electronics
Signs you need professional help
- If Slow Keys is off but your keyboard still doesn't respond, or if liquid was spilled, give us a call and we'll sort it out.
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