How to replace the spacebar keycap on a MacBook Pro A1706, A1707 and A1708 (2016 - 2018)
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- A video guide on replacing the spacebar on the MacBook Pro A1706, A1707 and A1708 (2016 - 2018) with and without touch bar.
You can see how all keycaps are replaced here: • How to replace all key...
This video will also be helpful for replacing keycaps on the following devices with a butterfly keyboard:
- MacBook 12" A1534
- MacBook Air 13" A1932
- MacBook Pro 13" A1706
- MacBook Pro 15" A1707
- MacBook Pro 13" A1708
- MacBook Pro 13" A1989
- MacBook Pro 15" A1990
- MacBook Pro 13" A2159
Replacement keys can be purchased from macreplacement...
After reading comments here, I decided not to attempt removing my space bar and took it to the Genius Bar. They broke it taking it off, so I’m getting a new keyboard free. Awesome
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I ordered a new spacebar key from you guys because the little hooks on the bottom row of my key cap had all broken off when I removed the key incorrectly (didn't see this video so i had removed the whole butterfly clip with the key cap). Well! I tried to slot the new key cap back on like he said, slot the hooks in first, bottom flush, and then snap on the clasps, and I thought I had all the hooks on right, but let me tell you I did not and they all broke off immediately. Making the purchase useless, I could just have used my already broken key cap just as well as this currently broken one.
All that to say, if you're putting your key cap back on (and you've somehow miraculously gotten it off without breaking the hooks), be really careful to make sure the hooks are hugging the little bar before pressing down firmly. Otherwise you'll do what I did; I guess I had just put the hooks down on top of the bar without actually slotting it in, so when I pressed down it just smashed all the hooks into themselves and imploded them. Don't know how you can actually confirm you have them on before pressing because you can't really look under there so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ your guess is as good as mine.
Also! I would be careful with the tool, he makes it look really easy but I ordered the tool and it was still rather hard to work it between the butterfly clip and key cap, and that was when I had them both off the keyboard already and could have them face up to see what I was doing! What i mean is, if you're not careful, i think you could use the tool as shown to try to remove the keycap correctly and still accidentally pull off both the keycap AND the butterfly clip, which is annoying because then you have to glue things back in and your bar doesn't spring right and everything's a mess. So as you're going in with the tool just be expecting a tight fit, if the bar is coming up easily it's probably because you're taking the whole clip too and that's wrong.
Overall I still really appreciate the video because it helped me figure out how the pieces go together in theory, which way is top and bottom, etc., which HAS been useful. Still, in practice it is not at all as easy as it looks. And the purchase was a waste for me. Largely due to user error, but something to consider if you're in a similar situation.
absolutely great instructions and short video, straight to the point. Thank you!!
Great tutorial, I was able to fix my spacebar with this!
Like I said in other vidéo on this :
Thank you for your video which allowed me to change my spacebar without too much damage.
On the other hand, with the double hooks upwards (towards the screen), it was impossible to clip the space correctly.
I tried to do it the other way: double hooks down, and there, it worked very well.
For those who can't do it, try doing like me: reverse the hooks.
what do you call that white piece where the hinges are attached? mine came out with the key
Why is there no membrane on your video? Is it meant to sit on top or below white component?
can you do another with replacing the butterfly clip as well ? i just ordered the space bar replacement
yeah the mac I'm working on has a broken clip and their is ZERO information on replacing this part anywhere seemingly :(
what to do if the butterfly spring came off with the spacebar? it won't just click back down
I have the same problem 😥
@@PapiDoss easy fix but I had to buy a new space bar on Amazon
@@Zack-mans thats what i figured out now 😥! I’m too far from amazon but I’ll find a way
See the bottom part of the space key , it like beds up and down. Does that mean I have to replace it all? It still works in the middle when I press but it’s super loose and won’t work if I click on the right and left hand side! Thanks
Why mine does not clip back? Huhu
I broke it because of this video.
I can't get my hooks too attach?
It is not symetrical! turn it up side down
What a superb video!
I accidentally ripped the silicone membrane directly beneath the spacebar. Is it safe to just cut out that portion? It affects the spacebar's ability to press.
You can remove those
This guy was lucky: the plastic frame inside the space bar stayed attached to the spacebar when he lifted it up. It didn't with mine and it caused problems!
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
follow the link please and while following my guide ua-cam.com/video/bYEeqF1Mrjs/v-deo.html
1. The video is pretty much accurate but missing few key points (follow the instructions in this video!!)
2. Remove broken keycap, hinge.
3. Use %100 alcohol and the box cutter blade or a needle to drop some alcohol between the transparent plastics(x3) and the board for easier and safer removal.
4. Use %100 alcohol to clean the board (I used ear tips) and the blower to remove dirt/stains as well as likely small bits of the broken spacebar. If you don't have a blower, use torch to make sure it's clean.
5. Place the hinge correctly (see in video 2:27 )
6. Clean the transparent plastics(x3) if needed.
7. Positions of the plastics MATTERS (most likely)
--left and right. There're tiny cut outs which will guide you which one goes to which side 3:45 , 3:59 .
If it was for the left side: little cut out would be at the bottom right. Mirror the other side.
SUPER GLUE these parts where double side sticky tapes previously were.
When the glue applied, press firmly on the plastic (I used the blower to speed up), while waiting for the glue to catch use some tool to jiggle the hinge. It should have relevantly lots of backlash.
--middle section. The metal two dot side towards you, single pointy side towards screen. (You can see on the board little wear from the pointy side)
DON'T GLUE middle section. Firmly press on both sides of the button so the 4 pins go back in place.
8. Just wait. Leave the fixed button for at least 10 minutes while the glue doing its job and casually jiggle the hinge (not much backlash at this stage)
9. 10:58 place the keycap as showed in video. You want to hear ALL 4 clicks. Go from the one top side to the other (press really firm until you hear the click.
10. Test it. READ MY STORY:
Spilled a drink. Many of the keys became sticky. Removing keycaps using a guitar pick or a proper tool is very easy (not the spacebar)
When I cleaned for the first time I didn't have %100 alcohol and used hand sanitiser. It didn't work. Still sticky keys.
As per my research, it doesn't matter if you use isopropyl or ethanol. To operate with the substances I used toothpicks and ear tips.
I followed the video and read comments when tried to fix the bar first time. The spacebar went flat with no recoil.
When trying to remove the keycap, broke the clips. (if this is the case for you, search a relevant video how to safely remove the keycap)
On my first attempt I made sure to have an original spacebar. Second attempt, ordered from AliExpress (really same quality)
The reasons of your spacebar not functioning correctly could be: stains on the board, wrong position of the plastics, glued middle section or the pins of the left and/or right transparent plastics, glued hinge (as mentioned jiggle wiggle it slightly during the process), faulty replacement set. If the spacebar seems to stay in place and travels normally, likely you have damaged the logic board.
My space bar now works %100 perfect+.
Don't mind to comment and ask questions. Disclaimer: I'm not a native English speaker. Good luck.
Spacebar was a broken i fixed it i am from india the press is not that good but ok who will pay 1600 rupee for a space bar no way