Wireless keyboard characters not typing, Battery tip.

To save people a lot of head scratching, resetting PRAM and wasting time.
If you are having strange problems with your wireless keyboard check the batteries.
My uppercase T was not working, tried everything resetting smc, pram, starting in safe mode.
I had previously replaced the batteries but had no high quality types, duracell etc that I normally used so used I cheaper ones. The battery indicator showed they were 80% so don't go on that.
Once I had replaced the batteries with duracell, the other higher quality ones such as ever ready are just as good, the problem rectified.
Moral of the story use good batteries.

Yes, that is the moral to the story; all too often the dime a dozen batteries are to blame.   Just to add to your useful observation; rechargeables are also good to have and use.   Put them on charge when it suits and change them in moments.
But one small point.   It is said they do not show their real charge status and are sometimes 10 to 20 % out.   Be aware.

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