{"id":6050,"date":"2025-07-07T11:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramblindan.org\/?p=6050"},"modified":"2025-07-19T10:32:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T16:32:51","slug":"keyboards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramblindan.org\/?p=6050","title":{"rendered":"Keyboards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keyboard problems here. I broke the charging USB port on my Logitech MX Keys S for Mac. My fault. It is because of the way I support the keyboard on my desk drawer. No problem when not charging. But the USB plug gets forced a bit when plugged in for charging. <\/span><\/p>\n

I just re-designed my support ramps to prevent the problem. I should have done that 10 months ago\u2026 Lesson learned.<\/p>\n

This was a chance to change keyboard style, but I like the one I have. Just going to replace the keyboard.  <\/span>There is no visible access into the keyboard for repair and the SB part is probably pure unobtainium anyway.<\/p>\n

I have may other keyboards. I am using an old Logitech hard wired keyboard right now. It\u2019s a big desk version with a palm rest on front. Actual key area is the same as the broken keyboard. I don\u2019t need or use the front palm rests.<\/p>\n

I also have a look-alike Logitech mechanical key wireless keyboard I use on the WIN11 system. It works fine, A fair bit more expensive and I don\u2019t see (or feel) any real advantage using a true mechanical key keyboard. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are some fanatics that say a mechanical is the only real keyboard, but I tend to think It\u2019s just a \u201chacker\u201d fantasy. Ha!  <\/span>Lets just say I don\u2019t need an ego-rub and then boast I am so sensitive, I only use a mechanical keyboard. Ha!<\/p>\n

The picture shows the MAC version (failed Mini USB) on top and the standard wired keyboard I am using for now. Virtually no difference except for the front apron.<\/p>\n

Received the new keyboard!<\/p>\n

The new keyboard is acting a bit weird. At first use it showed 100% charge after first charge. After using the keyboard for a fair amount of time, I discovered the the tiny Logi-app that reports battery condition reports 15% charge for keyboard. No amount of charge time makes it go higher. <\/span><\/p>\n

Did some \u201cfiddling\u201d with the on\/off switch. Now it\u2019s charging again. <\/span><\/p>\n

An internet search reveals there are some quirks with some Logi-MX wireless keyboards built-in logic and batteries involving the on\/off switch. I am now observing a \u201cbreathing\u201d green status light (upper right corner) while charging. All is well at this point. Headed back to 100% charge.<\/p>\n

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