HI Austin--Welcome! I can see that loud and clear your post that is. I don't have an answer for you, but am sure others may help!
Hello!
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Pair from fresh again. I don't have a keyboard but use blue tooth with other devices and whenever I have a problem, I will tell it to forget and start afresh.