Hi Michael, Does it happen in TextEdit as well or only in the Pages application?
Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB > On 11 Jan 2018, at 8:11 am, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: > > Hello Michael > > I don’t know how the keys come off the laptop keypads, but I suspect that > something in the switching behind the keys has gone awry. Whether the cats > biscuits have worked their way there, or a hair for example is triggering a > false signal, is unknown until it’s pulled apart. > > I understand keys are aligned in groups, so edc and ik, are together. If they > play up too then you have real keyboard problem > > That is of course that you still have the correct keyboard selected in > preferences and there is no fleshware issue related to phat fingers or the > shakes from no coffee. > > Regards > > Tim > > Sent from Tim's iPhone > >> On 11 Jan 2018, at 5:36 am, Michael Hawkins >> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote: >> >> I have a MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) running High Sierra version >> 10.13.2. >> >> From time to time this morning the letter e appears on the screen instead of >> the letter i, when typing in Pages. >> >> Could this indicate a need to clean the keys? >> >> Cheers, >> >> Michael. >> >>> On 10 Jan 2018, at 7:07 pm, Julie Bedford <jew...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >>> >>> I am very tempted to try this. I spilt a cup of tea on my keyboard, after >>> it dried out, it does still function, but not so promptly sometimes. >>> I have a back up keyboard, so it wouldn’t be a great loss if it did go >>> caput. Just checking that you were serious in giving these instructions >>> robin. >>> It would be just plain water then? >>> >>> Thanks >>> jewels >>>> On 10 Jan 2018, at 5:27 PM, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>>> >>>> Great stuff but not for my iMac Wireless keyboard! >>>> Severin >>>> >>>>> On 10 Jan 2018, at 16:54, Robin Belford <rbelf...@highway1.com.au> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Back in the day it wasn’t uncommon to put them in the dishwasher. The >>>>> “Day” was when the keyboard was the Apple Extended Keyboard II (ADB). >>>>> SO, if you’re game here are some basic instructions. >>>>> >>>>> Make sure you've got a spare keyboard. You must wait at least a week (7 >>>>> days) before the keyboard can be used again after it's been washed, >>>>> therefore unless you do not plan on using your computer for a week you'll >>>>> need a spare. >>>>> Do not use any dish soap. >>>>> If your dishwasher has multiple settings, make sure it's a rinse only. Do >>>>> not use a heavy wash, pots, and pan setting, or any heated drying >>>>> settings. Any extensive heat will destroy the keyboard. >>>>> Wash the keyboard on the top rack only. >>>>> Do not put anything else in the dishwasher except the keyboard. >>>>> Only try this if your computer keyboard is plastic. >>>>> If you want a more extensive clean under the keys remove each of the keys >>>>> and wash just the keyboard. >>>>> After the keyboard has been washed, shake it to allow excessive water to >>>>> drain out. Then tip the keyboard upside down so it is laying on the keys, >>>>> and let the keyboard dry for seven days. >>>>> >>>>>> On 10 Jan 2018, at 2:12 pm, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Tim... disconnect the keyboard from the iMac first ;-) >>>>>> >>>>>> Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 10 Jan 2018, at 12:54 pm, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I’ve just gone through this interesting exercise with a wired Apple >>>>>>> keyboard >>>>>>> >>>>>>> First, take a picture of the keyboard so you can refer to it when >>>>>>> you’re replacing the keys. And also so you can proudly reflect on your >>>>>>> cleaning prowess. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The safest thing is to not wipe the keys just yet, simply flick them >>>>>>> out one by one. Once the first comes out you’ll figure out the right >>>>>>> force and angle, but a small finger placed under the edge of an exposed >>>>>>> key and flicked up to release the clip is the best action I can >>>>>>> describe. You may need a spodger to get the first one, a plastic stick. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Once all the keys are off, they can be washed in a bowl of cleaning >>>>>>> liquid and water, rinsed and dried >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The exposed base can be wiped clean and the various biscuits you’ll >>>>>>> deny ever eating, must have been the cat, can be cleaned up. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Then it’s a matter of clicking the clean dry keys back in place, using >>>>>>> the photo as a guide. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I used an overly damp wipe to start with and found excess liquid has >>>>>>> seeped into the electronic components so the keyboard failed. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This led me to dismantling it entirely and drying the three layers of >>>>>>> printed circuit that perform the switching function of the keyboard. >>>>>>> There are little soft plastic cones that give the soft touch we enjoy. >>>>>>> They fall onto the floor and hide behind chair legs, so some agility >>>>>>> may be required to rescue them. Rest assured They don’t fall out unless >>>>>>> you dismantle the electronics. Once resembled twice, I first put the >>>>>>> cones in the wrong way, my keyboard is clean and functional and has >>>>>>> passed the most stringent assessment of my wife. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I hope this helps >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Tim >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from Tim's iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 10 Jan 2018, at 11:46 am, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My iMac keyboard is disgracefully dirty and I find it very difficult >>>>>>>> to keep it clean. 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