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What do you do when your keyboard and mouse stop working Mac?
3. Reset the Mac SMC
- Shut down your MacBook.
- Hold down Shift-Control-Option.
- Keep holding all three keys for 7 seconds. Then, press and hold the Power button as well.
- Hold all four keys for 7-10 seconds.
- Release the keys.
- Reboot your Mac and test the trackpad.
Why is my Mac wireless keyboard not working?
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. Reboot your Mac, then setup your keyboard and/or mouse as normal.
Why is my keyboard suddenly not working?
Sometimes the battery can cause keyboard-related problems, especially if it overheats. There’s also a chance the keyboard has been damaged or disconnected from the motherboard. In these two cases, you’ll have to open up the laptop and connect the keyboard or replace it if it’s faulty.
What to do if your Mac keyboard is stuck?
Try doing a SMC reset and PRAM reset, you may need to do each 2x. If the problem persists you may have a keyboard with a stuck key, in that case it’s covered by warranty. If you have AppleCare give them a call and they can also help you troubleshoot the problem and if necessary arrange a replacement keyboard. Shut down the computer.
Why is my mouse not working on my MacBook Pro?
Some comments suggest connecting a USB keyboard or mouse at login, which can be disconnected right after being logged in. One commenter said this only happened when an external drive was connected. Disconnecting it solved the problem for the moment. After connecting it, the problem reappeared.
How to prevent data loss when Mac stuck on login screen?
And there’s a high risk of data loss when Mac stuck on the login screen. So, you’d better recover your data from your Mac first. Then, confirm your situation and try the solutions in this post to fix your Mac that can’t load past the login screen. How to prevent data loss when Mac stuck on login screen?
Why is my MacBook Pro stuck on the login screen?
MacBook Pro won’t accept password but freezes with a spinning wheel or you are unable to type in password. Even in the macOS Recovery, Mac also won’t accept your password. This MacBook Pro stuck on login screen issue is usually caused by software conflicts, frozen software, or configuration errors.