Key doesn't work/Buying keyboard

cubby · cubby #1 (**permalink**)

05-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Hey everyone. Well, in attempt to fix my h key (because it was sticking) I somehow managed to break it. I'm copying and pasting the letter for now, but it's so inconvenient. I have a Macbook and since h is a key I use a lot (wouldn't be fussed if it was a key I don't use often), copying and pasting the letters will become tiresome. I'm not really sure how to solve this and I thought I had a USB keyboard lying around, but guess not. So I'm going to purchase an external keyboard unless anyone has other suggestions.

I'm running version 10.4.11 (Tiger, still). I was looking at the keyboards on apple's website.. the wireless one uses bluetooth, which I've never used before. Should I have any problems if I decide to go with that? The external "Apple Keyboard" (not wireless) notes a minimum requirement of v10.5.6 or later, which I obviously do not have. I'm comfortable with what I've been using and do not really wanna upgrade. But why does using a keyboard require that version?

Any other suggestions for a keyboard? Yeah, I feel kind of silly using a MacBook and an external keyboard, but I also think I no longer have warranty. I'm not so computer-savvy (regarding hardware, specs, etc) so I pass on really updating my mac. I'd just like to know which keyboard to order and wanna place it tonight as I have a paper to write by Monday. Any help would be appreciated and thanks for reading this novel. Sorry if any of this is unclear.

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

05-27-2009, 07:04 PM

I'm not sure where you got the information that the wired Apple keyboard requires 10.5.6, but their own Store says 10.4.1 or later.
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - Apple Store (U.S.)

cubby · cubby #3 (**permalink**)

05-27-2009, 07:32 PM

Oh, I was looking at this one.. but thanks for showing me that one.

Apple Keyboard - Apple Store (U.S.)

Any suggestions on which I should buy?

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

05-27-2009, 08:04 PM

NOTE: Thread moved to appropriate forum. Not just anything goes in Anything Goes

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

05-27-2009, 08:07 PM

Are you handy with taking things apart? How about just replacing the internal keyboard?

MacBook keyboard, Input Devices, Enclosures Cases items on eBay.com

Repair guides available here:

iFixit: iPod, iBook, & PowerBook Parts and Accessories

cubby · cubby #6 (**permalink**)

05-27-2009, 08:43 PM

Sorry, thanks for moving it to the right forum.

I thought about that, but always worry I'll mess up something. I'll consider it as an alternative, though. Thanks for the links.

brady1027 · brady1027 #7 (**permalink**)

05-28-2009, 10:21 PM

There are some nice guides inline for taking it apart and replacing the keboard. I wouldn't think it would be overly difficult. Just take your time and have a nice flat clean workspace.

lifeisabeach #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,787 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	05-27-2009, 07:04 PM I'm not sure where you got the information that the wired Apple keyboard requires 10.5.6, but their own Store says 10.4.1 or later. Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - Apple Store (U.S.) Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-27-2009, 08:04 PM NOTE: Thread moved to appropriate forum. Not just anything goes in Anything Goes Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-27-2009, 08:07 PM Are you handy with taking things apart? How about just replacing the internal keyboard? MacBook keyboard, Input Devices, Enclosures Cases items on eBay.com Repair guides available here: iFixit: iPod, iBook, & PowerBook Parts and Accessories Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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brady1027 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 85	05-28-2009, 10:21 PM There are some nice guides inline for taking it apart and replacing the keboard. I wouldn't think it would be overly difficult. Just take your time and have a nice flat clean workspace. MacBook Pro 2.7 GHZ Core i7 4Gb Ram 500 GB Hard Drive
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cubby #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 16, 2007 Posts: 26	05-27-2009, 05:41 PM Hey everyone. Well, in attempt to fix my h key (because it was sticking) I somehow managed to break it. I'm copying and pasting the letter for now, but it's so inconvenient. I have a Macbook and since h is a key I use a lot (wouldn't be fussed if it was a key I don't use often), copying and pasting the letters will become tiresome. I'm not really sure how to solve this and I thought I had a USB keyboard lying around, but guess not. So I'm going to purchase an external keyboard unless anyone has other suggestions. I'm running version 10.4.11 (Tiger, still). I was looking at the keyboards on apple's website.. the wireless one uses bluetooth, which I've never used before. Should I have any problems if I decide to go with that? The external "Apple Keyboard" (not wireless) notes a minimum requirement of v10.5.6 or later, which I obviously do not have. I'm comfortable with what I've been using and do not really wanna upgrade. But why does using a keyboard require that version? Any other suggestions for a keyboard? Yeah, I feel kind of silly using a MacBook and an external keyboard, but I also think I no longer have warranty. I'm not so computer-savvy (regarding hardware, specs, etc) so I pass on really updating my mac. I'd just like to know which keyboard to order and wanna place it tonight as I have a paper to write by Monday. Any help would be appreciated and thanks for reading this novel. Sorry if any of this is unclear.
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cubby #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 16, 2007 Posts: 26	05-27-2009, 08:43 PM Sorry, thanks for moving it to the right forum. I thought about that, but always worry I'll mess up something. I'll consider it as an alternative, though. Thanks for the links.
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