How Do You Fix an Unresponsive Keyboard on a Mac?

Often users complain that they face difficulty logging in to the Mac Book or using its keyboard, a prevalent issue. We all need to type something while using computers or laptops, and the Keyboard of a Mac Book tops the technological properties. You can quickly fix the bug with the help of some troubleshooting methods. But before you jump to the conclusion, first of all, find out why the Mac keyboard is not working.

Why has my Mac keyboard stopped typing?

• The keyboard of the apple computers or laptops is quite different from the standard systems. Mostly, you will find the Mac Book base quite slim compared to a regular keyboard. And because of these reasons, one has to be very careful regarding the maintenance of the keyboards.
• If dust particles settle down on the keyboard's base, it might stop working because the keypads are pretty delicate.
• If the Mac Book's keyboard has been physically damaged, you won't be able to type correctly.
• Also, if there is any battery issue in the device, then also keypad might stop working.
• Moreover, if there is any update issue in your device, the also keyboard might stop working.

Methods to Fix Mac Keyboard Not-Working Issue

If you are juggling with the Macbook keys not working, here are a few methods to fix the issue.

Immaculate Your Mac Keyboard:

It is possible to fix any anomaly in your keyboard by using the following process. This step will help you clean any dirt, or other elements stuck on your keyboard. Here, you need to use the following process.

• First, incline your keyboard to specific degrees to use this process.
• Try rotating your keyboard multiple times from left to right or vice versa.
• Use a vacuum cleaner at low pressure not to harm any key.

Check the Connection:

You can also use the method to check the connection of your keyboard. This method is very productive when facing this issue due to a connection error. Use these steps here to continue the process.

• Examine the USB slot where the keyboard is connected.
• Switch the USB slots to attach your keyboard to the device.
• Connect the keyboard to a different device and see if it helps.

Use the Software options:

You can use the software options if the hardware method is not working. This method allows you to amend any non-operating function of your keyboard.

• Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
• Here, select the Accessibility option to open the keyboard section.
• Click on Hardware and ensure that slow keys are off on your keyboard.

Rectify Keyboard- there are instances when debris and carbon get stored in the Keyboard, and eventually, the Keyboard stops working. So, to avoid this, you must clean your Keyboard. 

You can also resolve the problem of the MAC Keyboard Not Working Properly by contacting Apple's customer service. With this method, you can contact the customer support live person of the airlines. Here, you should only use the official methods given here for anyone to use.

How can you fix an unresponsive keyboard on a Mac?

If the keyboard of your Mac does not respond, then you can follow the below-mentioned steps to fix the problem-

• Try disconnecting and then reconnecting the keyboard. Do make sure that the connector is inserted into the port entirely. 
• Try connecting the keyboard to a different Mac or a different USB port. If the keyboard works on a different Mac, your Mac needs to be repaired. 
• Try connecting a different keyboard to your Mac; if that keyboard works, your keyboard needs a service. So take your keyboard to the service center or your Mac to the Apple store for service. 

How do I log into my Mac if my keyboard does not work? 

If your Macbook keyboard is not working, and you need to log in to your Mac, then try the below-mentioned steps to fix the problem-

• When you are locked out of your Macbook, and then you are stuck at your login screen without the Bluetooth, and your keyboard doesn't work, you can quick-press the turn-on button of your Macbook three times so that the accessibility options can show up. 
• On the list of accessibility options, check "Enable accessibility keyboard" under "keyboard" so you can type your password manually and log in to your Mac.

Why is my Mac external keyboard not working?

Sometimes you may face problems with the external Keyboard of your Macbook. There might be several reasons why the keyboard does not work. Let's see what the possible reasons why your Mac keyboard is not working are-

• Your Mac may not support the keyboard, so make sure that your Mac supports the keyboard you are using. 
• The keyboard may need service, or your Mac may need service.
• The USB port on the Mac where the keyboard is connected may be loose, so try to unplug and replug it to fix the problem of the Mac external keyboard not working.

How can I reset my MacBook keyboard?

Suppose you want to reset your MacBook Keyboard as you want it t function smoothly; you are suggested to follow the steps mentioned below:

• Tap on System Preferences from the dropdown menu on your device.
• There, tap on the Keyboard icon to continue.
• Tap on the Modifier Keys.
• Click on Restore Defaults and then OK. And you will be done.

How do I unfreeze my Mac keyboard?

You can unfreeze your Mac keyboard by pressing a Window tab or command tab along with the ESC tab and release them on the same. By this, you can unfreeze your Mac Keyboard and post that you can make changes.

Is there a keyboard lock on Mac?

Yes, there is a Keyboard lock on Mac, and you can do so by tapping Ctrl+Command/Window+Q; this will lock the screen, and you will become unable to use the Keyboard.

How do I log into my Mac when the Keyboard doesn't work? 

Suppose your Keyboard is not working, and you want to log in to your Mac account. Below are the steps to log in to your Mac without a keyboard:

• Tap on the Command+Option+F5 keys, and you will have a list of items.
• To get the Keyboard, enable Accessibility Keyboard. 
• Tap on Done.

Quick Ways to fix Mac Book keyboard not working: 

• First of all, try to leave your device as it is. After some time, try to type anything on your Keyboard and see if it has resumed working or not.
• If it's still not working, then switch off your device first. Turn off the computer, turn on the device, and connect to the Keyboard again.
• Try the options of the alt key five times to see if it has started working.
• Open the system preferences, followed by the accessibility, and then follow the instructions.
• If the Keyboard still doesn't respond, you may need to take it to the apple technical team. You could either call on the helpline number of apple or take the Keyboard to any apple store to get it checked. And that's all.

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