AppleCare Tech Info Library -iMac (Summer 2000): Apple USB Keyboard Power Button Does Not Turn on Computer

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iMac (Summer 2000): Apple USB Keyboard Power Button Does Not Turn on Computer

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58660
7/17/00
7/19/00

TOPIC

The Power button on the Apple USB Keyboard does not turn on the iMac (Summer 2000) computer.

DISCUSSION

The circuitry that enables a keyboard's Power button is no longer present on the iMac (Summer 2000) logic board. Although you can use the Apple USB Keyboard with a iMac (Summer 2000) computer, you have to use the power button on the computer to turn it on.

Document Information
Product Area:	iMac
Category:	iMac Hardware
Sub Category:	Troubleshooting