T key not-physically stuck on wired keyboard

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Not stuck on my wired keyboard, either, which is normal behavior. Was there a question here?
iMac refurb (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), SL & ML, G4 450 MP w/Leopard, 9.2.2

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I see that you are having problems with the semi-colon key on your HP computer. I would like to help with this issue but I need some information.
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How long have you been having the problem?
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FN key not working on Apple Wireless Keyboard

EDIT: Found the culprit: USB Overdrive was taking over the external keyboard. After disabling USB Overdrive for the keyboard, the FN key started working again.
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https://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/
http://superuser.com/questions/37042/remapping-of-keys-in-mac-os-x
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Hi joggersalesman,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Here are a couple of troubleshooting articles for your keyboard issue:
One or more keys on the keyboard do not respond
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1381
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3048
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy

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I have a 27" desktop mac running with OSX 10.6.8. The bluetooth keyboard started not typing when some of the keys are pressed. Plugged in a wired keyboard, started doing the same thing. Now the cursor moves but cannot select anything. Suggestions?

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Hello sharon:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
Run, don't walk to the phone. Call Applecare and indicate you have a warranty problem. The KB is (or will be shortly) out of warranty. It may take you some time, but it may save you some money in the long run.
Incidentally, it appears to me that your KB is, indeed, broken.
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I am using a WIRED keyboard.
The caps lock key is permanently on and the remaining keys when pressed do nothing. They do not work. You can press the keys down but they don't type any letters or symbols of any kind.
I cannot log in because I can't type my password as the keys don't work.
I can't do a PRAM reset because the P and R keys and others don't work.
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What causes the caps lock key to stay on?
I have unplugged the keyboard etc, but nothing changed.
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Please read teh directions for an SMC reset:
SMC RESET
Shut down the computer.
Unplug the computer's power cord and all peripherals.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Attach the computers power cable.
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Hello:
Who manufactures the
new-style wired keyboard that has the numeric keypad
If it is third-party, the manufacturer is the best source of information.
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I found the problem, at least for my keyboard. Open Keyboard Viewer from the International menu, the one that displays a flag.
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Poor quality control at play here me thinks.
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