I found the solution on the apple forum:
Take all Batteries Out.
Roll up a small piece of Tin Foil about the size of a Pea.
Drop the Tin Foil Ball down the Battery Compartment.
Put your Batteries Back In.
You should have a Working Keyboard.
This worked for several people on here including me.
I'm still running 2 months later with my rolled up piece of Tin Foil in my Battery Compartment.
I know it sounds Crazy. That's what I first thought.
Apparently Apple did not make the + Terminal Inside the Keyboard correctly.
Try it. What have you got to lose?
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Does it work with the old batteries put back in?
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 mayer crwdne2934271:0
Mine did not start up, the capslock key fell out the first day I got it, we should get a new keyboard.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Helen Grayce Ezarik crwdne2934271:0
Here is likely the issue - corrosion in the compartment! Get a cotton ball, damp with white vinegar, get a long piece of skinny material...wood...shishkabob...even a metal coat hanger - take needle nose pliers and put a little hook in the end. It will make it easier to get the cotton ball back up. . Push the cotton ball down the hole and move it around. Do not push too hard into the end and damage the connection area. Clean out all corrosion..look down with flash light. It should now work with new batteries.
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This worked. Day one with no problem.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Daniel Emiliano Barrera Rivera crwdne2934271:0
I have a wireless mouse that wouldent work ethier! i have had the same problem NOW!
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 David Gallaway crwdne2934271:0
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