IPad and Wireless Keyboard

Trying to connect my (newer) Apple wireless keyboard to my iPad and it doesn't seem to recognize it. When I turn on bluetooth on the iPad it just keeps searching but not finding the keyboard (sitting right next to it).

Are you holding the power button down on the keyboard until it blinks? You need to do this to put it in 'discoverable' mode.

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    Hi Lothar,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    You may find the troubleshooting tips in this article helpful if you are no longer able to pair your iPad with your wireless keyboard:
    iOS: How to troubleshoot Bluetooth connections
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4562
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    If you are still under warranty, contact Apple to get it serviced. You can also visit an Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Provider to get it looked at.
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    davnxan wrote:
    Do I need to do anything to unpair them from the iMac?
    no.
    If I don't do anything will the Mac Mini still find them upon first power on?
    probably not. i would connect wired KB and mouse and pair the wireless ones first.
    JGG

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