MacBook - keyboard not typing

BigMacDelux · BigMacDelux #1 (**permalink**)

02-28-2008, 04:52 PM

Sometimes i notice that the keypad wont type when im typing in something. I then start pressing different keys and after a min i have access to the keypad and can type again.

Is there some secret lock im pressing to stop it from typing?

evanrothman · evanrothman #2 (**permalink**)

11-30-2009, 09:50 AM

I have the same problem...

MacEnVy · MacEnVy #3 (**permalink**)

11-30-2009, 11:58 PM

Make sure your software is up-to-date via 'Software Update' under the Apple menu. Also, does this happen in every app?

nshilenok · nshilenok #4 (**permalink**)

03-28-2010, 06:44 PM

I experience the same problem usually when I use Skype. The software is updated.

This problem is so typicall for Mac. This first happened to my macbook after a year, and the same happened again with a new one... after 6 months.

6string · 6string #5 (**permalink**)

03-28-2010, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nshilenok

I experience the same problem usually when I use Skype. The software is updated.

This problem is so typicall for Mac. This first happened to my macbook after a year, and the same happened again with a new one... after 6 months.

It's not typical for Mac, it is actually just something very few users are experiencing.

Anyway, try this:

If you are using Tiger upto version OS X 10.4.11 repair disk permissions then download and install this for intel or this for PPC

If you are using Leopard upto version OS X 10.5.8 repair disk permissions then download and install this

If you are using Snow Leopard upto version OS X 10.6.2 repair disk permissios then download and install this

kvforum · kvforum #6 (**permalink**)

03-23-2011, 01:38 PM

I had this same problem. solution:

Press alt/option key 5 times to disable mouse keys!

Apparently, I had accidentally pressed it because it makes a weird sound and I remember hearing that sound!

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BigMacDelux #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2008 Location: ny Posts: 14 Mac Specs: White Macbook, 2gb ram, 120gb	02-28-2008, 04:52 PM Sometimes i notice that the keypad wont type when im typing in something. I then start pressing different keys and after a min i have access to the keypad and can type again. Is there some secret lock im pressing to stop it from typing?
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evanrothman #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 23, 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 1 Mac Specs: 2009 MBP 13"	11-30-2009, 09:50 AM I have the same problem...
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nshilenok #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2010 Posts: 1	03-28-2010, 06:44 PM I experience the same problem usually when I use Skype. The software is updated. This problem is so typicall for Mac. This first happened to my macbook after a year, and the same happened again with a new one... after 6 months.
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kvforum #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 1	03-23-2011, 01:38 PM I had this same problem. solution: Press alt/option key 5 times to disable mouse keys! Apparently, I had accidentally pressed it because it makes a weird sound and I remember hearing that sound!
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