Apple keyboard not working properly

I have had owned this wireless keyboard for over a year now. It has been working fine up into like 3 days ago when all of a sudden certain keys where not working properly. I disconnected the keyboard and tried pairing but it is not allowing for the pairing to go through. I also tried it on my ipad same keys where not working properly. Nothing was spilt on it. It just stop working right any suggestions

Gabor-
Try resetting the iPad's network. Go to Settings-General-Reset-Reset Network Settings. You will probably need to re-pair Bluetooth with your keyboard and reconnect your WiFi.
If that doesn't help, try resetting the iPad. Hold both the Home and Sleep buttons for several seconds until the Apple logo appears. Ignore the "Slide to power off" arrow. The iPad will restart after a couple of minutes. Resetting doesn't hurt anything, and sometimes corrects mysterious problems.
Fred

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