Help powering up MBP to install USB Keyboard

[AlarmGuy13]

Good afternoon all,

I recently had an issue where several buttons on my MB keyboard stopped working. I took it in and the Genius bar did not find water damage and could not figure out truly what was wrong. I will upload an image later that shows what appears to be some type of thermal issue but for now, I need to know how to power my MacBook Pro up so that I can install a USB keyboard so I can access my computer and back it up.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.

 

[kwandrews]

I've used my Mac's with Apple's, and third party, keyboards in the past which are wired. There is not setup required. Just plug in the USB and it should recognize it and work. Not sure what you are looking for here? Installing a keyboard?????? Is one of the non-functional keys the power button????

 

[AlarmGuy13]

I've used my Mac's with Apple's, and third party, keyboards in the past which are wired. There is not setup required. Just plug in the USB and it should recognize it and work. Not sure what you are looking for here? Installing a keyboard?????? Is one of the non-functional keys the power button????

I have a third party wired USB keyboard and when I power up my MBP and try typing my password to log-in, it is not recognizing it. My issue is being able to type my password in.

 

[kwandrews]

I have a third party wired USB keyboard and when I power up my MBP and try typing my password to log-in, it is not recognizing it. My issue is being able to type my password in.

Here's what I suggest. Head to the Apple Store, Simply Mac, Best Buy, etc. and buy this Apple USB keyboard. After, if you don't need it, return it. I personally like them a lot.

EDIT: Better yet...if you have an Apple Store nearby, just take it in and ask if they have one you can use for this purpose and offload the data you need right in the store (if you have a bus powered USB drive with the capacity needed).

 

[AlarmGuy13]

I hooked it up AFTER powering up this time and it's working fine. Thanks for the tips.