2007 Apple Aluminum KB + Mountain Lion 10.8.5

[pixturesk]

I just got an iMac MB324LL/A with a 2007 Apple Aluminum KB with a wire. Just before the Mac chime I press "Command +S" but my desktop comes up, same with "Command+R". Since my install of Mountain Lion is 10.8.5, to run the Apple Hardware Test, I have to press "d" to access the Test online (I am using Firefox as my default browser) but again my desktop comes up. When I revert to a previous KB that came with my iMac MA200LL/A, I can accomplish both Command +S, Command+R but not the Apple hardware test. Why won't the 2007 Aluminum KB perform these functions? In the case of the AHT, must I make Safari my default browser just for this task? Why can't Apple offer the AHT as a separate piece of software that I can install on my current iMac? Thanks for your assistance, Ken.

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello and welcome.

It could be partly that the Apple Aluminum Keyboard is faulty, or one of the Command keys isn't working.

-Have you tried both Command keys?
-Have you tried pressing the keys immediately after pressing the power button - screen is still black, before they gray screen?
-Do you have the gray install discs that came with your iMac?

AHT over the Internet should only be available on Macs that shipped with OS X Lion or later - 2011 iMacs. Older Macs have AHT on the second gray install disc that came with them, usually labeled Applications Install Disc 2.

Using Apple Hardware Test

C

 

[pixturesk]

Hello and welcome.

It could be partly that the Apple Aluminum Keyboard is faulty, or one of the Command keys isn't working.

-Have you tried both Command keys?
-Have you tried pressing the keys immediately after pressing the power button - screen is still black, before they gray screen?
-Do you have the gray install discs that came with your iMac?

AHT over the Internet should only be available on Macs that shipped with OS X Lion or later - 2011 iMacs. Older Macs have AHT on the second gray install disc that came with them, usually labeled Applications Install Disc 2.

Using Apple Hardware Test

C

Thanks Cory for your quick reply. I have another similar KB, shall try it again, but as I recall, the same situations occur with it. I shall also try the other Command key. I'll check again pressing the keys as soon as I press the power button. I bought this iMac from a computer techie in my area, although the install of Mountain Lion is legit because I can upgrade to El Capitan. I'll get back asap. Thanks, Ken.

 

[pixturesk]

Thanks Cory for your quick reply. I have another similar KB, shall try it again, but as I recall, the same situations occur with it. I shall also try the other Command key. I'll check again pressing the keys as soon as I press the power button. I bought this iMac from a computer techie in my area, although the install of Mountain Lion is legit because I can upgrade to El Capitan. I'll get back asap. Thanks, Ken.

Hi Cory, the situation is the same. I have an excellent Mac techie in town who I want to max out the Ram for me on this computer (4gigs to 6gigs), I'll ask him about this KB situation, he knows everything Mac, just thought I might fix this myself. Thanks again, Ken.

 

[pixturesk]

Hi Cory, the situation is the same. I have an excellent Mac techie in town who I want to max out the Ram for me on this computer (4gigs to 6gigs), I'll ask him about this KB situation, he knows everything Mac, just thought I might fix this myself. Thanks again, Ken.

Hey Cory, turns out that the KB is the problem. I have another 2007 KB, the functions are working. I'll get another KB from the techie where I got the computer. Thanks, Ken.

 

[Cory Cooper]

Glad that is sorted.

C