How to Replace a MacBook Keyboard
An Apple MacBook can last some time without the keyboard getting damaged. If the keyboard gets damaged (for e.g. a loose key falls out of the setting) or the user simply wants a new keyboard, he/she will need to replace the keyboard in question. The MacBook has a fairly simple case that users with the correct tools can service.
Note: Later MacBook computers have a “unibody” construction that gives the appearance of tighter seams that are difficult to pry open.
Choosing to replace a MacBook keyboard outside of the warranty period is one way to save money on repair costs. Normally, hiring a professional to replace a keyboard, track pad, or the panel that the keyboard and track pad are in costs much more. A replacement keyboard and track pad panel of the same model can usually be found for sale online at auction sites such as eBay or through trusted parts dealers.
Items needed:
- Size #00 Phillips screwdriver – This is a necessary screwdriver that is small enough to fit all of the screws that will be removed from the MacBook.
- A Spudger tool (or other prying tool) – This is a tool that is designed to easily pry open the case and unsnap the areas where the keyboard is attached to the MacBook.
- A replacement keyboard from the same MacBook model – A new keyboard will more than likely be the best option as the panel houses both the keyboard and the track pad for the computer.
- Somewhere to sort the screws removed (empty egg carton, ice cube tray, sticky tape) – Many screws will be removed from the computer and they should not be mixed up.
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