My mac air keyboard has died? Any ideas?

My air keyboard has stopped working. My mouse /cursor still moves. Have tried to reboot but cannot enter password to login when I open sign in screen. Help?

Did you lock it?
If so, press the option key 5 times.
If that is not the case try resetting PRAM,SMC and making sure that battery is charged.
Reset PRAM. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
If this does not help, contact Apple.
Best.

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