Disconnect all connected devices from your Mac.

Ensure that there is not anything (debris, dirt, etc) obstructing the connection in the USB port.

Unplug your keyboard and replug it into your Mac firmly and securely.

Switch the keyboard’s cable to another USB port on the same Mac, if possible.

It is possible that your Keyboard is not properly connected to your computer.

Open the battery part of the keyboard and check to see if the batteries are placed correctly. Check your keyboard batteries if applicable. To restart your Mac, click the Apple menu > Restart.Ģ.

Your keyboard is the main mode of input.Īfter each step please test to see if your keyboard is working:ġ. This is an important problem because you will not be able to use your Mac without a keyboard. If you see an error message, your keyboard keys suddenly stop working, your Mac is no longer recognizing your USB keyboard and you can’t figure out why this article will help you fix your problem. This article explains how you can fix when your Apple USB keyboard isn’t working as expected.

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