If you have multiple damaged keys, it might sense to replace the entire top case assembly with the keyboard. Install the bottom arrow key as we did in steps 3-5. Install the key retainer on the target keyboard. Seat the plunger in the right position on the target keyboard and let the glue dry.Īt first, I tried applying some pressure on the plunger but it didn’t work, because the plunger just kept moving around.įinally, I just reapplied the glue and let the plunger to seat by itself for about 10 minutes without applying any pressure on it. But then a read it should be tilt to the side which I also did and also used a blow dryer to dry it a bit. I then turned it upside down on top of towels. I immediatley wiped away the water close the laptop and removed the power. The first time I wasn’t careful enough and the glue filled up the plunger. I have spilled water on my macbook pro keyboard. On my target MacBook Pro one of the metal hooks was bent so I corrected the problem.Īpply a small amount of super glue on the plunger edges. You can use a very small knife to separate the plunger from the keyboard. Try to remove it from the keyboard as clean as possible, so the bottom side of the plunger remains as flat as possible.

Very carefully separate the silicone plunger from the donor keyboard. Apple calls the latter 'The world’s most powerful chip for a Pro notebook', and both offer a huge improvement over last years already incredible M1 chip. Inspect the bottom side of the key, make sure that holders are not damaged.Ĭarefully remove the key retainer from the donor keyboard. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch versions, the new MacBook Pro features either Apples M1 Pro or M1 Max chip, which were both also announced today. Remove the bottom key from the donor keyboard. Push on the button until it snaps on the retainer. Make sure the holders engage with the retainer. 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. When you install the key cap on the retainer, make sure to seat the side with holders on the edges of the key fist. These holders secure the key cap to the retainer (hinge). Turn the key cap over and inspect small plastic key holders on the bottom side of the key.

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