Apple Bluetooth Keyboard : ESC Key not responding
I'm using an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard with many Apple products (MBA, MBP, iPad) and i have a big problem : The ESC key is not responding. Everything else is working on my keyboard except the ESC Key. Do you know how to fix it ?
Hello:
It is, of course, possible that the KB has failed....
Try resetting the PRAM. If that does not help, I think it is time for a new one.
Barry
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