What do I do if my mouse and keyboard stop working Mac?

Make sure Mouse Keys is off. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard , then click Input Sources. Select “Show Input menu in menu bar.” Open the Input menu, then make sure the correct keyboard layout is selected.

Why would Mac keyboard stop working?

The most common causes for a MacBook keyboard to stop working are dust and other contaminants. If you have a MacBook with keys using Apple’s butterfly keyboard mechanism, even the smallest amount of dust contamination can cause problems.

How do I reset my Mac mouse and keyboard?

Hold down the Shift and Option keys (‘Alt’ on some keyboards) and at the same time click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. Once the menu is showing, release the keys. From the Bluetooth menu, choose Debug > Remove All Devices. Reboot your Mac, then setup your keyboard and/or mouse as normal.

How do you fix an unresponsive wireless keyboard on a Mac?

If Your Magic or Wireless Keyboard Isn’t Working

  1. Make Sure Bluetooth Is Enabled and Working.
  2. Make Sure Your Keyboard Is On.
  3. Check the Battery Level of Your Keyboard.
  4. Make Sure Mouse Keys and Slow Keys Are Turned Off.
  5. Re-Pair Your Keyboard With Your Computer.

How do I restart my Mac when the keyboard isn’t working?

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)

  1. Shut down your MacBook.
  2. Plug in your MagSafe adapter.
  3. Press and hold down Shift + Control + Option + the power button.
  4. If your MagSage adapter changes color, you’ve reset the SMC.

How do I log into my IMAC without a mouse?

Press Control+Option+F2 twice rapidly, and you should hear Window Chooser. Use up and down arrow until you find Login window, then press Enter. Now the previous commands (Control+Option+Left/Right) should work.

Why won’t my Apple keyboard connect?

Make sure Bluetooth is turned on Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. If the Bluetooth icon doesn’t appear, or if the menu bar status continues to indicate that Bluetooth is off, restart your computer and then try to turn Bluetooth on again.

How do I log into my Mac if my keyboard is not working?

Restart the computer holding down the command – option/alt – P – R keys before the gray screen appears. Continue to hold until you hear the startup chime for the second time. You may need to do this 2-3 times. Try a SMC reset.