Apple Bluetooth Keyboard: Numeric keypad keys not working

Hi I have a G5 PPC and the 4, 5, 6, and + (all in a row) keys on the numeric keypad stopped working. Replaced batteries and re-paired the Bluetooth—no joy. Tried cleaning under these keys with a blast of air and it didn't help either.
Any ideas? Appreciate any advice. Thanks
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I don't think there's any way to take the board apart, my suspicion is that whatever mechanism causes them to register is warped or damaged in some way. I would think that repairing the board would not be cost effective, a new one would seem to be the way to go. Sorry that there's not a clearer answer.

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