Fixing and Repairing An Apple Keyboard Keycap in 2023
Posted by laptop key replacements on 8th Nov 2023
Replacing an Apple Laptop keyboard keycap in 2023, especially for a MacBook or MacBook Pro, can be a bit more challenging compared to window keyboards because Apple's keyboards often use scissor switches or butterfly switches. However, it is possible and quite easy and simple to obtain and repair.
Before you start:
- Power Off the Device:
- Pretty much with an project with electronics you would want to power off the device, but this case your laptop.
Replacing the Apple Keyboard Keycap:
- Identify the Keycap Issue:
- Determine if the keycap is damaged, if you have water damage then most likely you would need to repair other parts besides the keyboard, but if the key cap is missing or fell off you can easily fix the keyboard keycaps.
- Remove the Keycap:
- This step we actually have a video installation guide so we suggest you make your way to the installation guide process and take a look at the video on how to carefully do so.
- Clean the Switch and Keycap:
- With the key cap and hinge clip removed, it is a good idea to clean the area with our gel cleaner or can air removing the dirt or dust lodged into the key area.
- Obtain a Replacement Keycap:
- Apple do not sell keycaps individually so this is why we are in business, we sell you the individual keyboard keycaps, so you don't have to remove and install the entire keyboard, install keys are much easier and save a ton on repair cost.
- Install the Replacement Keycap:
- Carefully position the replacement keycap over the hinge clip and you would press lightly and hearing a light click ensuring the key cap snapping on the hinge clip.
- Almost Done:
- Turn on your laptop, and start typing away, making sure the feel is correct is important as it may not be properly perfectly flush.
We hope this helps you in getting your apple keyboard key repaired, if you still need help please see below.
- Contact Apple Support: If your keyboard is beyond simple repair, things such as liquid damage, or force trauma to your keyboard you may have to replace the motherboard and not just the keys or keyboard.
- Professional Repair Service: We do not offer a repair installation, we do everything on the web, but we do provide you free video installation guides online.
Thank you for reading our blog, hopefully it was helpful in your apple repair, if you need some MacBook Pro key replacements please see our website.
