How to Fix iPad Pro Smart Keyboard

Fix your iPad Pro Smart Keyboard on your own. I walk through step-by-step of the my journey fixing my iPad Keyboard.
If you are like me, you purchased your iPad Pro Smart Keyboard a few years ago and it's not covered under warranty anymore. A trip to the Apple store confirmed there was nothing they could do for me aside purchasing a new iPad Keyboard. I set out to investigate the problem and discovered a relatively easy solution if you are willing to spend $10-15 and some of your time. My wife would estimate it was a bit more than "some" of my time, however you can learn from my mistakes and speed up your repair by watching my video.
Please let me know if this video was helpful for you! I wish you the best. Please like my video and subscribe to my channel if you haven't already.
- Allan Ryan

[@frankkat1988]

I am on my second keypad. #Apple should be embarassed about this overpriced piece of shit.

[@AllanRyan]

Hahaha yeah. I was frustrated as well. I hope you didn't have to teach yourself how to solder like I did!

[@Lihain2]

omg, science fair stuff!

[@AllanRyan]

I'm a kid at heart and I loved the science fair haha

[@morphineflower4704]

Hye please help me. I bought wireless keyboard for my ipad. But the right section keys become mouse and the arrow keep moving. I dont know how to fix this

[@AllanRyan]

What type of wireless keyboard did you buy for your iPad? Unfortunately, I am not familiar with this issue. I hope you were able to find a solution!

[@JamesDesrosiers]

Did you know the smart keyboard has two batteries? Replacing them fixed it for me.

[@AllanRyan]

Thanks for your response! I believe you are referring to a different iPad keyboard. The Smart Keyboard is full size keyboard powered by iPad itself, it does not have any batteries. Apple wireless keyboards do have batteries though and that would be a great suggestion for those keyboard variants if they are not working.

[@JamesDesrosiers]

@@AllanRyan Yes, and unfortunately I had to watch ten different videos with ten different remedies before finding the one for my keyboard. My apologies and maybe this will help others who have the same one as me. Or you can delete the comment. Thanks for the video and for your intention of helping others!

[@AllanRyan]

It’s ok! I think your comment may help others. I also had difficulty finding resources to fix my iPad keyboard which inspired me to make this video. I’m glad you were able to fix your keyboard!

[@moggerz]

Do you think your original fix interfered with the other 2 connections? V helpful btw had no idea how it worked although seems obvious when you open the bonnet. Cheers

[@AllanRyan]

@@moggerz I believe the original fix of soldering the middle joint/pin to middle circuit would have worked if my joint wasn't so tall. The height of the middle joint prevented contact of the outer pins so I was forced to make joints on those as well. I also concluded it's only a matter of time until the outer circuits also have issues so I may as well establish connections for them. I made horrible joints the first time through. I could do a much better job now if I can to redo. Good luck!!

[@Muii_geto]

For some reason my fn Botton isn’t working I’m not sure why right now

[@needzam3]

Hi, why my keyboard cannot type while using microsoft word excel in IPAD

[@AllanRyan]

Does the keyboard work otherwise with your notes app and with other functions?

[@SomeTrader74]

Mine stopped working shortly after the warranty period was up. These keyboard are expensive pieces of crap. Shame on Apple.

[@henrydaly9444]

Agree