If you’ve never replaced a Mac keyboard, you will likely prefer to replace the upper case which is the easiest way [product|IF188-098] at $110 USD its not a bad deal! It takes about 45 min’s to switch the upper cases out.
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If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/191510513395?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D61448c0f0ec6437d80435d3724b8dec3%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D142515436158%26itm%3D191510513395%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DApple|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466] keyboard for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case and the frame. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
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If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [link|https://www.ebay.com/i/191510513395?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D61448c0f0ec6437d80435d3724b8dec3%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D142515436158%26itm%3D191510513395%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DApple|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466] keyboard for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing all of that without bending the upper case and the frame. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
In either case you’ll need to follow this guide to get all of the parts out [guide|135949]
If you’ve never replaced a Mac keyboard, you will likely prefer to replace the upper case which is the easiest way [product|IF188-098] at $110 USD its not a bad deal! It takes about 45 min’s to switch the upper cases out.
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If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/191510513395?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D61448c0f0ec6437d80435d3724b8dec3%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D142515436158%26itm%3D191510513395%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DApple|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466] keyboard for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
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If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/191510513395?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D61448c0f0ec6437d80435d3724b8dec3%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D142515436158%26itm%3D191510513395%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DApple|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466] keyboard for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case and the frame. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
In either case you’ll need to follow this guide to get all of the parts out [guide|135949]
If you’ve never replaced a Mac keyboard, you will likely prefer to replace the upper case which is the easiest way [product|IF188-098] at $110 USD its not a bad deal! It takes about 45 min’s to switch the upper cases out.
-
If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/142515436158?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=142515436158&targetid=935083617267&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001991&poi=&campaignid=10829254239&mkgroupid=106351041813&rlsatarget=pla-935083617267&abcId=9300396&merchantid=6568924&gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztWwiZfmsjR-BYjKfM89QQ_1J8BgLE2FbH2qNNC-stFryUugu71MKCBoCMYQQAvD_BwE|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466 keyboard] for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
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If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/191510513395?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D61448c0f0ec6437d80435d3724b8dec3%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D142515436158%26itm%3D191510513395%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2386202%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DApple|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466] keyboard for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
In either case you’ll need to follow this guide to get all of the parts out [guide|135949]
If you’ve never replaced a Mac keyboard, you will likely prefer to replace the upper case which is the easiest way [product|IF188-098] at $110 USD its not a bad deal!
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If you’ve never replaced a Mac keyboard, you will likely prefer to replace the upper case which is the easiest way [product|IF188-098] at $110 USD its not a bad deal! It takes about 45 min’s to switch the upper cases out.
-
If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/142515436158?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=142515436158&targetid=935083617267&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001991&poi=&campaignid=10829254239&mkgroupid=106351041813&rlsatarget=pla-935083617267&abcId=9300396&merchantid=6568924&gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztWwiZfmsjR-BYjKfM89QQ_1J8BgLE2FbH2qNNC-stFryUugu71MKCBoCMYQQAvD_BwE|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466 keyboard] for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case.
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If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/142515436158?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=142515436158&targetid=935083617267&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001991&poi=&campaignid=10829254239&mkgroupid=106351041813&rlsatarget=pla-935083617267&abcId=9300396&merchantid=6568924&gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztWwiZfmsjR-BYjKfM89QQ_1J8BgLE2FbH2qNNC-stFryUugu71MKCBoCMYQQAvD_BwE|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466 keyboard] for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case. It takes a good two hours of time for me to do one, it will likely take more time if you haven’t done it before.
In either case you’ll need to follow this guide to get all of the parts out [guide|135949]
It comes down to difficulty, time and costs!
If you’ve never replaced a Mac keyboard, you will likely prefer to replace the upper case which is the easiest way [product|IF188-098] at $110 USD its not a bad deal!
If you’ve done a few keyboards or just want to give it a try you can just replace the keyboard alone. But I’ll warn you its not easy and you may not like the condition afterwards. [https://www.ebay.com/i/142515436158?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=142515436158&targetid=935083617267&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001991&poi=&campaignid=10829254239&mkgroupid=106351041813&rlsatarget=pla-935083617267&abcId=9300396&merchantid=6568924&gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztWwiZfmsjR-BYjKfM89QQ_1J8BgLE2FbH2qNNC-stFryUugu71MKCBoCMYQQAvD_BwE|MacBook Air A1369 or A1466 keyboard] for $30 USD. But the hard part is getting the rivets out and then replacing them screws (50+) doing al of that without bending the upper case.
In either case you’ll need to follow this guide to get all of the parts out [guide|135949]