White Wireless keyboard not recognized

I have a white wireless keyboard that is no longer recognized as a keyboard by my MBP. Bluetooth is working on my MBP (can pair with other devices) and clearly the keyboard is able to send data as the set up assistant can "see" the keyboard under the any device option, but it is listed as "apple wireless keyboard unknown type device).
This all began after a battery change. Many options have been tried to resolve, not successful so far. Are there others having this same trouble where the keyboard is recognized but as an unknown type?
For history on this topic see: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1288138&tstart=60
Any help would be appreciated.

Hello ProfT!
I have exactly the same trouble with my white wireless keyboard. I was on the topic you mention.
Hope we'll find help at least...

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