Can't pair BT keyboard

A month ago or so my apple BT key board quit working and would not pair.Thought it might be a software issue so I just waited to see if a update would come out.My mouse and phone still work fine but still can't get keyboard to pair.Figured my keyboard was bad so today I picked up a new aluminium key board but same issue.The set up can see the keyboard but won't pair up.I see others with same problem,are there any fix's yet?

Hi all and blainetransue ---
what a drag. unfort., I'm nowhere near another mac user (that i know of) -- its a shame I cant try the resuscitation method from another machine.... next month I maybe able to do this!
What I have discovered, is my MBPro/Bluetooth Assist. will find the BT keyboard when browsing/searching under the 'Any Device' option, but either cant assign a passkey number, or will assign a passkey but wont receive the final confirmation return-key process. I'm guessing the Keyboard is actually alive and out there somewhere....
Anyone have any clues?
I can also get a false 'Congrats. Keyboard Connection' under 'Do not use a passkey with this device' ....but its still not connected.
(tap, tap, tap... tum te tum)
thnx in adv. for any adv.
cheers,
John.

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