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In this guide I explain how to repair damaged keys on a MacBook Pro keyboard (unibody style).

In this particular case I'm fixing a MacBook Pro 13-inch laptop keyboard with two damaged keys but same steps will apply to MacBook Pro 15-inch and MacBook Pro 17-inch models.

1. All of the keys on a Windows keyboard really map 1:1 with the keys on a MacBook in terms of functionality. The Control(⌃) key does the very same thing on a MacBook that it does on Windows. The Option(⌥) is the same thing as the Alt key in Windows, and the Command(⌘) key does the same thing as the Windows key.
2. This movie shows how to remove keyboard in MacBook Pro 13' Retina. I think in the MacBook Pro 15 is the same. New MacBooks and older ones have other fixing o.
3. The 13-inch MacBook Pro and 15-inch MacBook Pro start at $1,799 and $2,399 respectively. See it now: 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro at Apple Yes, we all know the butterfly keyboard issues.

1tb flash drive for macbook pro. Apple in June 2018 launched a keyboard repair program for MacBook and MacBook Pro models equipped with butterfly keys, and in May 2019, the program was expanded to encompass all MacBook, MacBook. Switch the Ctrl and Fn keys on your Macbook Keyboard Before read this just be aware that, if you sometimes use a plugged keyboard (I use one at home to be more confortable, with a numeric pad) this technic should « broke » your ctrl key (which act like an fn ). Buy minecraft for macbook air.

I'll take spare parts for repair from a damaged keyboard I have laying around. You can buy spare keys here: https://ebay.to/2vkvcTS

If you have a few keys missing or damaged, it might take sense to buy the entire new keyboard instead of individual keys and use it as a donor.

By the way, in one of the following posts I will show how to replace the entire keyboard on a MacBook Pro 13″, 15″, 17″ unibody.

As you see, I have two damaged keys on the MacBook Pro keyboard.

The left arrow key missing just the cap.

The bottom arrow key missing the cap, key retainer (hinge) and silicone plunger.

You will need needle nose tweezers to handle small parts.

Let's fix them!

STEP 1.

Remove the key cap from the damaged (donor) keyboard.

In order to do that insert a sharp object between the key cap and key retainer and lift it up.

The key will unsnap from the retainer.

STEP 2.

The left arrow key cap removed.

STEP 3.

Turn the key cap over and inspect small plastic key holders on the bottom side of the key. Make sure they are not damaged.

These holders secure the key cap to the retainer (hinge).

When you install the key cap on the retainer, make sure to seat the side with holders on the edges of the key fist.

In my case the left side of the key cap should be seated properly.

STEP 4.

Seat the side with holders on the edges of the key fist. Make sure the holders engage with the retainer.

STEP 5.

Push on the button until it snaps on the retainer.

STEP 6.

The left arrow key has been repaired.

Make sure it moves freely.

Now let's fix the bottom arrow key.

STEP 7.

Remove the bottom key from the donor keyboard.

Inspect the bottom side of the key, make sure that holders are not damaged.

STEP 8.

Carefully remove the key retainer from the donor keyboard.

STEP 9.

Inspect the retainer. Make sure it's not damaged.

STEP 10.

Here's the tricky part.

Very carefully separate the silicone plunger from the donor keyboard.

Try to remove it from the keyboard as clean as possible, so the bottom side of the plunger remains as flat as possible.

You can use a very small knife to separate the plunger from the keyboard.

STEP 11.

On my target MacBook Pro one of the metal hooks was bent so I corrected the problem.

STEP 12.

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Turn the silicon plunger upside down.

Apply a small amount of super glue on the plunger edges. You need the glue just on the edges.

The first time I wasn't careful enough and the glue filled up the plunger. I had to use another one.

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Seat the plunger in the right position on the target keyboard and let the glue dry.

At first, I tried applying some pressure on the plunger but it didn't work, because the plunger just kept moving around.

1. All of the keys on a Windows keyboard really map 1:1 with the keys on a MacBook in terms of functionality. The Control(⌃) key does the very same thing on a MacBook that it does on Windows. The Option(⌥) is the same thing as the Alt key in Windows, and the Command(⌘) key does the same thing as the Windows key.
2. This movie shows how to remove keyboard in MacBook Pro 13' Retina. I think in the MacBook Pro 15 is the same. New MacBooks and older ones have other fixing o.
3. The 13-inch MacBook Pro and 15-inch MacBook Pro start at $1,799 and $2,399 respectively. See it now: 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro at Apple Yes, we all know the butterfly keyboard issues.

1tb flash drive for macbook pro. Apple in June 2018 launched a keyboard repair program for MacBook and MacBook Pro models equipped with butterfly keys, and in May 2019, the program was expanded to encompass all MacBook, MacBook. Switch the Ctrl and Fn keys on your Macbook Keyboard Before read this just be aware that, if you sometimes use a plugged keyboard (I use one at home to be more confortable, with a numeric pad) this technic should « broke » your ctrl key (which act like an fn ). Buy minecraft for macbook air.

I'll take spare parts for repair from a damaged keyboard I have laying around. You can buy spare keys here: https://ebay.to/2vkvcTS

If you have a few keys missing or damaged, it might take sense to buy the entire new keyboard instead of individual keys and use it as a donor.

By the way, in one of the following posts I will show how to replace the entire keyboard on a MacBook Pro 13″, 15″, 17″ unibody.

As you see, I have two damaged keys on the MacBook Pro keyboard.

The left arrow key missing just the cap.

The bottom arrow key missing the cap, key retainer (hinge) and silicone plunger.

You will need needle nose tweezers to handle small parts.

Let's fix them!

STEP 1.

Remove the key cap from the damaged (donor) keyboard.

In order to do that insert a sharp object between the key cap and key retainer and lift it up.

The key will unsnap from the retainer.

STEP 2.

The left arrow key cap removed.

STEP 3.

Turn the key cap over and inspect small plastic key holders on the bottom side of the key. Make sure they are not damaged.

These holders secure the key cap to the retainer (hinge).

When you install the key cap on the retainer, make sure to seat the side with holders on the edges of the key fist.

In my case the left side of the key cap should be seated properly.

STEP 4.

Seat the side with holders on the edges of the key fist. Make sure the holders engage with the retainer.

STEP 5.

Push on the button until it snaps on the retainer.

STEP 6.

The left arrow key has been repaired.

Make sure it moves freely.

Now let's fix the bottom arrow key.

STEP 7.

Remove the bottom key from the donor keyboard.

Inspect the bottom side of the key, make sure that holders are not damaged.

STEP 8.

Carefully remove the key retainer from the donor keyboard.

STEP 9.

Inspect the retainer. Make sure it's not damaged.

STEP 10.

Here's the tricky part.

Very carefully separate the silicone plunger from the donor keyboard.

Try to remove it from the keyboard as clean as possible, so the bottom side of the plunger remains as flat as possible.

You can use a very small knife to separate the plunger from the keyboard.

STEP 11.

On my target MacBook Pro one of the metal hooks was bent so I corrected the problem.

STEP 12.

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Turn the silicon plunger upside down.

Apply a small amount of super glue on the plunger edges. You need the glue just on the edges.

The first time I wasn't careful enough and the glue filled up the plunger. I had to use another one.

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Seat the plunger in the right position on the target keyboard and let the glue dry.

At first, I tried applying some pressure on the plunger but it didn't work, because the plunger just kept moving around.

Finally, I just reapplied the glue and let the plunger to seat by itself for about 10 minutes without applying any pressure on it.

STEP 14.

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Install the key retainer on the target keyboard.

STEP 15.

Install the bottom arrow key as we did in steps 3-5.

Make sure the key moves freely.

The keyboard has been fixed!

If you have multiple damaged keys, it might sense to replace the entire top case assembly with the keyboard. Replacement top cases available here: https://ebay.to/37cRuEg

Show the function keys

Press and hold the Fn (Function) key on your keyboard to see F1 through F12 in the Touch Bar.

You can also make the function keys appear automatically when you use specific apps:

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1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Keyboard.
2. Click Shortcuts at the top of the window, then select Function Keys from the list on the left.
3. Click the add button (+), then select an app and click Add. For each app that you add, the function keys will automatically appear in the Touch Bar whenever you're using that app.

Or use the onscreen keyboard

As an alternative to showing the function keys in the Touch Bar, you can use the function keys in the onscreen keyboard.

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Keyboard and complete one of these steps:
   • If you're using macOS Big Sur, select 'Show Input menu in menu bar' in the Input Sources pane.
   • If you're using macOS Catalina or earlier, select 'Show Keyboard and emoji viewers in menu bar' in the Keyboard pane.
2. Click the viewer icon in the menu bar, then choose Show Keyboard Viewer.
   
3. Click the Fn key in the onscreen keyboard to make it show all function keys.

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Show the function keys when using Microsoft Windows

Press and hold the Fn (Function) key on your keyboard to see F1 through F12 in the Touch Bar.

You can also make the function keys appear continuously in the Touch Bar:

1. From the notification area on the right side of the Windows taskbar, click the up arrow to show hidden icons.
   
2. Click the Boot Camp icon , then choose Boot Camp Control Panel from the menu.
   
3. If you're asked whether to allow this app to make changes, click Yes.
4. Click the Keyboard tab.
5. Select 'Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys'.

Or use the onscreen keyboard

As an alternative to showing the function keys in the Touch Bar, you can use the onscreen keyboard:

1. From the Windows menu, select Windows Ease of Access.
2. Click On-Screen Keyboard.
3. Click the Fn key in the onscreen keyboard to make it show all function keys.

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Learn more about the onscreen keyboard in Windows.