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. I used a disinfecting wipe and cleaned the back of the key and the exposed hole in the keyboard.
It's shaped like this -> If you need to remove it (to clean it, or clean underneath it) just make a note of how it's attached prior to removing it from the key so you know how to put it back. 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. There's a small metal bracket attached to the key. The first time I wasn’t careful enough and the glue filled up the plunger. 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.
Inspect the bottom side of the key, make sure that holders are not damaged.Ĭarefully remove the key retainer from the donor keyboard. 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. Rotate the keyboard to the right and to the left and. When you install the key cap on the retainer, make sure to seat the side with holders on the edges of the key fist. Using a can of compress air, gently spray across the keyboard keys in a sweeping left-to-right motion. You want to pry up on the left side of the key because that is the side that the scissor mechanism snaps onto (versus being tucked underneath, like the right sides of the scissor mechanism): Pry up on the top or bottom left corners of the key (and grit your. These holders secure the key cap to the retainer (hinge). Step 1: Use a fingernail or knife to lift up the bottom or top left corner of the key. Turn the key cap over and inspect small plastic key holders on the bottom side of the key.