How to Remove and Clean Sticky Keys on M1 Macbook Air Step by Step Repair (Very Detailed Fix)

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  • How to Remove and Clean Sticky Keys on M1 Macbook Air Step by Step Repair (Very Detailed Fix)
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    We have a 2020 m1 Macbook air 13'' that had some sticky after spill damage from the previous owner, probably some soda or coffee. I don't like crunchy keys that stick down and don't come back up properly so we decided to remove the keys that were damaged, clean them, then reassemble. It was only a few key but we used this as an opportunity to show how to take off all of the types of keys on the keyboard it well worth the repair. It will work for all of m1 macbook airs and 2020 macbook airs with intel (i3, i5) and m1 macbook pro as well as the 2020 macbook pros with intel (i5, i7) with the same keyboard switch design, and it will work similarly with other keyboards you may have to do more digging to how the keys attach to the switch. Cleaning your m1 macbook air keyboard or single keys after a spill could save you the discomfort of crunchy keys and could also save you from having to get a new computer. If you are looking for how to replace apple M1 MacBook Air Keys, this video is for you.
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    Things we used in this repair
    - Playing Cards
    - Toothpicks
    -Isopropyl alcohol 91%
    -Toothbrush head
    -Plate
    -Towel
    This video should work for the following models
    ⭐️ M1 Macbook Air Key Removal and Repair
    ⭐️ 2020 Intel Macbook Air Key Removal and Repair
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    ⭐️ 2020 Intel Macbook Pro Key Removal and Repair
    ⭐️ Macbook Pro 16 2019-2020 (Without the Notch) Removal and Repair
    ⭐️ Macs after the butterfly keyboard but before the new Gen M2 and the new 14'' macbook pros and the 2021+ macbook pros with the notch in the screens. (I am not sure if the m2 macbooks have the same key switch and keycap design)
    Video Index
    00:00 Intro
    00:38 Overview of Entire Process
    1:26 5 Tips Before Starting to Clean your Macbook Keyboard
    2:43 Isolate What Needs to be cleaned
    3:33 Removing the Esc, F Keys (top row half keys)
    4:40 Removing the Square Keys (Letters and Numbers and Punctuation)
    5:12 Removing the Tab Key or Delete Key
    5:56 Removing the Caps Lock or Return Key
    6:18 Removing the Shift Key
    7:42 Removing the Space Bar Key
    9:18 Cleaning the Keycaps
    10:08 Cleaning the Keyboard Switches on the computer
    10:50 Reinstalling the Keys
    11:09 Installing the Spacebar Key
    12:45 Installing the Shift Key
    13:35 Caps Lock (Return Key) Install
    14:00 Tab (delete key) Install
    14:19 Installing the Square Keys (Letters and Numbers and Punctuation)
    14:36 Installing the Esc, F Keys (top row half keys)
    15:03 Removing the arrow keys up down left right ⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️
    16:50 Installing the arrow keys up down left right ⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️
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  • @Johnny-vn1qf
    @Johnny-vn1qf 8 днів тому +7

    I hate to leave comments like this, but if you have sticky keys, DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. You will damage the aluminum hooks and the keys will not pop back in. Just take your laptop to the Apple Store or someone with the appropriate tools. Trust me.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  8 днів тому +4

      Let me pin this to warn everyone

    • @Johnny-vn1qf
      @Johnny-vn1qf 8 днів тому

      @@thecollegepicker If it works for some, great. But it didn't work for me. That is all I can say and the purpose of my comment.

    • @forjwoo
      @forjwoo 4 дні тому

      may i ask what macbook you own?

    • @Coldsteak
      @Coldsteak 4 дні тому +1

      @@Johnny-vn1qf Sounds like you just messed up and are blaming the video

    • @_HJHK
      @_HJHK 2 дні тому

      Worked perfectly for me, dude is probably too dumb and fcked up his keys while disasembling and blaming it on this video lol.
      Yeah go find those apple store geniuses, they'll charge you fifty dollars for simply wiping the screen for you. but I guess that's the tax to pay for being THIS dumb and clumsy that you can fk up a simple task like this

  • @tiffy3865
    @tiffy3865 Рік тому +19

    YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! My delete key felt weird and following your tutorial I was able to clean it and reinstall it! Thank you!

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +1

      You are very welcome! Enjoy your working keyboard, good work.

    • @mohammadnafisidraque3762
      @mohammadnafisidraque3762 Місяць тому

      i'm having the same issue with the delete key as well. Something must be wrong about the delete key of macs lol

  • @mv1adimirov
    @mv1adimirov 5 місяців тому +5

    Top video! I've tried to remove my spacebar with instructions from different video, but I struggled and yours nailed it! I was troubling to reinstall the spacebar but you explained it in the best way!

  • @craigstutzman7651
    @craigstutzman7651 Рік тому +34

    Thank you SO MUCH!! This was hugely informative and incredibly helpful. Got my sticky key taken care of

  • @bogxd
    @bogxd Рік тому +7

    What an amazing tutorial honestly. Don't need to clean the keys just yet but watched all the way through anyway.

  • @ryanbrowne4374
    @ryanbrowne4374 Рік тому +26

    Big thanks Eric! My delete Key didn't have the same feel it used to and it was driving me nuts! Watched the relevant sections a few times, got out a playing card and a sharpened matchstick (no toothpicks in the house apparently, despite being in the middle of sweetcorn season), and went to town. Back in business now, with that magic feeling restored. Thanks again!!

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +4

      Good work Ryan! Im glad you were able to improvise with what you had. Strong DIYer 💪

    • @eldlevin
      @eldlevin Рік тому

      SAME OMG it helps a lot!!!! thank you so muchh ERIC!!

  • @peanutrolls
    @peanutrolls Рік тому +5

    I didn't have the courage to tear down my Air, and I've needed this for so long. Hoping this helps get rid of speaker rattle, too!

  • @johnowow
    @johnowow 5 місяців тому +1

    Life saver. The most detailed and in depth video that helped me fix my speaking space bar in my 2019 16” MBP!

  • @aaronreid4736
    @aaronreid4736 Рік тому +4

    I haven't even watched the entire video yet and its great, I love how you cover all the details and steps! Keep it up

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate it. You have to with these things otherwise you can break the little pieces 😵‍💫

    • @aaronreid4736
      @aaronreid4736 Рік тому

      @@thecollegepicker I think you just saved me a bunch of time and money and I think my space bar isn't perfect any more but the other keys I cleaned out like 6 of them came out perfect, thank you again 🙂🙏

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome

  • @FionaSmith-jr5ht
    @FionaSmith-jr5ht Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for the details! I was taking some of my number keys and the "delete" key off to clean them and I could not get them back on properly! In a panic, I looked up how to do it, and your video was the only one that gave me the details that I needed. Everyone else kept saying "just press it in," but obviously it's more complicated than that. You're a life saver!!!

  • @ZlicedGG
    @ZlicedGG Рік тому +4

    Thank you so very much. Feels absolutely great writing this comment on a feels-like-new keyboard on my macbook, after spilling a whole damn cup of honey-ginger tea over it. I used a guitar pick instead of a toothpick, but otherwise followed every step thoroughly. Thanks to you, I can enjoy typing on my macbook again.
    - much love from germany

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +2

      You are very welcome. Happy to help, good work improvising a tool with the same method 🤝

  • @anToha_UA
    @anToha_UA Рік тому +1

    Very helpful! I had an issue with my right shift a year ago and could not come up with a way how to attach it properly. Now I can finally fix the issue. Thanks!

  • @athys8616
    @athys8616 Рік тому +1

    you are a life saver im not even kidding or exaggerating, my shift button doesnt work and i have this deadline. I did pour some sweet liquid and at that time just assumed its gonna be okay, until today it doesnt work. Then i found your video and, at first skeptical if im gonna broke it but i just decided to do it and your method WORKED thank you so much, you also helped to save lots of money. Thank you so much hope you have a wonderful life!

  • @everdimension
    @everdimension Рік тому +11

    Thanks!! One thing I'll add: if you have compressed air, but it didn't help, then the trick with the card lifting up the key can be a good next step. Without trying to take the key off, lift the key with the card as described with the video and try blowing air under the key again. With the key lifted, it might be enough to do the trick

  • @huntingupland
    @huntingupland 3 місяці тому +54

    Some soy boy at the Apple store was going to charge me $400 to to replace entire keyboard after the actual tech said he could clean the keys.
    You saved me a ton of money. I had the keys removed, cleaned and reinstalled in the time it took to watch your tutorial 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  3 місяці тому +4

      Best comment ever

    • @harizimmer9649
      @harizimmer9649 2 місяці тому

      Im from india they are charging 45k inr for the keyboard alone even if one key is faulty

    • @inancgun
      @inancgun Місяць тому +1

      Same thing happened to me thank you for everything

    • @3DHDcat
      @3DHDcat Місяць тому +1

      the soyboy was doing the most valuable companys bidding. Soyjack was only getting $20 dollars out of $400. Given the popularity and presentation apple, and the normies it attracts. They are rolling in cash from the lower mid and upper working class.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Місяць тому

      Thank you@@3DHDcat for the clarification.

  • @Bigheadguyfromsmolmovie
    @Bigheadguyfromsmolmovie 5 місяців тому +1

    dude you're a life saver. i spilled some stuff on my right shift key and i just followed your tutorial and its not sticky now!!! TYSM

  • @bernardosuss
    @bernardosuss Рік тому +2

    This was super helpful. I had something restraining the click on the F12 key of my Macbook Air M2 (2022). I used a adhesive plastic sheet instead of the card and a plastic toothpick instead of the wooden one. Just lifting the key was enough for the dust to roll off and the key came back to normal. Thank you so much!

  • @lesleymorton6007
    @lesleymorton6007 4 місяці тому +10

    OK - I really didn't want to try this. But I did as suggested and listened to the whole thing before trying ANYTHING! was able to remove and clean the worst of my sticky keys. Now that these are fixed, I'm noticing some others that need attention. But now that I have a little confidence, my whole keyboard is about to get clean. Thanks SO SO much!!

  • @fayoumio
    @fayoumio Рік тому +24

    Finally found the video I needed a year ago. Thank you for the detailed explanation. My left side shift, tab, caps lock, Q, A and Z keys were super sticky. Took a risk and managed this with 50% alcohol, took me 30 minutes all in. This was like a holiday gift! Thanks again!

    • @WhyWouldYouDoThisSeriously
      @WhyWouldYouDoThisSeriously Рік тому

      I have the exact same problem, and I’m going to do this very soon.

    • @ConcordMass
      @ConcordMass Рік тому

      hey, im just asking u since u commented quite recently, but do u know how to pull the square keys down? (4:55)... i cant seem to get it out no matter how hard I pull

    • @DeLaSocialDotCo
      @DeLaSocialDotCo 4 місяці тому

      My return scissor key is either collapsed or I am doing something wrong. When I reapply it is just pushed all of the way in and not bouncing back up like the others. Can someone ping me at what point in the video he reapplies the return key?

    • @Gamingwithcameraman-nh6cp
      @Gamingwithcameraman-nh6cp 4 місяці тому

      shout up kid

  • @grithic
    @grithic Рік тому

    ive been waiting for a video like this for a year. this is so helpful, thank you!

  • @davidbejhed724
    @davidbejhed724 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I just did this to my MacBook Air who has coffee spilled over the keyboard. It worked like a charm and my keyboard now works great again. Once again thank you! Greetings from Sweden

  • @briannorwick
    @briannorwick Рік тому +10

    this video was gold! Your camera angle made it perfect for me to follow your removal and installation steps! Thanks!!!

  • @vincenthamal5638
    @vincenthamal5638 4 місяці тому +19

    Give this guy a medal! My keys feel as new instead of drifting slowly up because of the mess that got inside.
    Very detailed instructions, much appreciated!

  • @rahulsawn
    @rahulsawn Рік тому +2

    Thank you, man. Something was stuck in my 'W' key and I couldn't use it. Following these detailed instruction ensured I remedied the issue without damaging anything!

  • @Shimacar12
    @Shimacar12 3 місяці тому

    This guy gave really detailed directions, so thankful I found this video. It was VERY helpful!!!!!

  • @alpha.gamma.dingdong
    @alpha.gamma.dingdong Рік тому +15

    how do you keep the machine off? it keeps turning back on when i press keys

    • @3DHDcat
      @3DHDcat Місяць тому

      good morning sir, please kindly discharge you are macbook if its turning ON. Am here to assist further

  • @JesseForrest
    @JesseForrest Рік тому +16

    One of the most helpful tutorials I've seen! Apple iCare wanted me to wait 3 to 5 days in repair (down from the usual 7 days) and possibly wait another week to receive parts from overseas. Thanks to you I was able to fix the keys myself.

  • @danwaterloo3549
    @danwaterloo3549 6 місяців тому

    Thanks so much! great video. my left shift key was stuck (after removal, I realized there was some sticky stuff holding it in place. Ordered a new keycap, took the old one off, cleaned the sticky stuff out with alcohol, and installed the new shift keycap per your exact instructions. Worked perfectly!!! Thanks again.

  • @vaidik03
    @vaidik03 2 місяці тому +1

    Woah! Thank you so so much! It's been just 5 months since I bought my M2 Macbook Air and it's spacebar started to squeak! Now me being a typist, this was really bothering me. So, I watched your tutorial closely and then attempted to safely remove the spacebar using an UNO card and a toothpick. It worked! I did exactly what you said, cleaned my spacebar and then installed them back just the way you mentioned. You, my sir, just saved me a trip to the Apple store. You are the GOAT. Thank you so much once again and God bless you!

  • @parisblues91
    @parisblues91 Рік тому +86

    Update: Thank you so much for making this video! It worked like a charm. It took me about two hours to do. I recommend using a 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol because it has a faster evaporation if you are worried about the inside parts being a little wet. This is the clearest video ever! I spilled hot tea with honey on my laptop and the keys were so sticky but they are just like new now! I highly recommend this video and subscribing to this channel. My problem is completely fixed! Thanks again!

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +4

      Good work 🤝 glad you were able to do it and that the video helped. Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Merry Christmas to you and your family

    • @dragonslayer6559
      @dragonslayer6559 9 місяців тому

      can i use a 70% ipa?

    • @lynnstevenson11
      @lynnstevenson11 8 місяців тому +1

      THAT'S AMAZING IT WORKED SO GOOD FOR YOU . I'LL ASK MY 30YR OLD KID IF HE'LL DO THIS FOR ME. ....THE SPACE BAR KEY IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST.....UGH JUSST TAKES SO LONG TO WRITE A QUICK NOTE NOTE....NEVER DRINK MY SWEET COFFEE NEXT TO IT AGAIN GGRR....THANKS FOR VIDEO X

    • @parisblues91
      @parisblues91 8 місяців тому

      @@dragonslayer6559 70% works also.

  • @davidpulliam8036
    @davidpulliam8036 Рік тому +6

    Excellent guide. About half the keys were so sticky I couldn't use the keyboard. Now they all work fine. Most of them like new. I used a tiny flat head screw driver, tooth picks, a tooth brush and 90% isopropyl alcohol.

  • @mitchellobatake8273
    @mitchellobatake8273 Рік тому

    Thanks so much. My space bar is like new now. Easy to follow and very thorough.

  • @redsymbol
    @redsymbol Рік тому

    The one key I needed to fix is almost the very last key in your video. So yes, I watched the whole thing 😂
    Really useful and great video. Thanks for making this!

  • @michaelrice3111
    @michaelrice3111 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely great step by step cleaning and dismantling instructions.

  • @alleyeballs
    @alleyeballs Рік тому +7

    Good instructions - I used a small makeup brush instead of a tooth brush so I could clean the edges more finely, and 99.9% isopropyl.

  • @jamesfeng24
    @jamesfeng24 16 днів тому

    absolutely fantastic tutorial. spilled some beer on my laptop a few nights ago, had a sticky spacebar, watching your video I was able to get it fixed in 5 minutes. Genuinely brilliant tutorial

  • @collinmccormack
    @collinmccormack 5 місяців тому

    Major thanks for this! Was able to remove, clean, and re-install the spacebar on my Air.

  • @user-vy4ux3hj5f
    @user-vy4ux3hj5f Рік тому +3

    I never comment on or like posts, but this one definitely deserves it. Works wonders.I had a tough time with my arrow keys, but I was able to figure it out watching the video 3 or 4 times. Thanks so much dude!

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому

      Those arrow keys are tough. It took a while for me to figure it out. Glad you found the video and you are very welcome 🤝

  • @Its_Runa
    @Its_Runa Рік тому +3

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! You explained it so well and was super easy to follow

  • @johanngoza
    @johanngoza 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! Cleaned my space bar without hassle. People would say it’s the hardest key to remove/replace on MacBooks, but your video made it so easy and simple for me.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  2 місяці тому

      It's a tough one. Glad you got it working 😊

  • @MS-zi2ft
    @MS-zi2ft Рік тому

    Great Video! Had to remove my space bar to fix a little LED light bleed. Perfect ! Thank you !

  • @arguchik
    @arguchik Рік тому +64

    This worked absolutely great! Last week I spilled something sticky and gross on my keyboard, and the keys have been sticking ever since. It took me two hours, but I managed to remove every single key on my MacBook Air, clean everything, and reinstall the key pads. It's working perfectly - in fact, better than it was prior to the spill. It's like new. I'm so happy - not a single mishap, all scissor mechanisms, awning clips, and butterfly clips are intact and in working order.

    • @arguchik
      @arguchik Рік тому

      P.S. Thank you so much!!

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +3

      Wow, excellent work and following instructions meticulously. You are very welcome. Happy to help 😃

  • @rpsran
    @rpsran Рік тому +4

    OH MAN,
    I had a little heart attack when my 9 months old removed the upper arrow key.
    Your video helped me to restore the key correctly.
    Thanks again.
    I liked and Subscribed.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome. Those are the trickiest.

    • @5plus9equals7
      @5plus9equals7 Рік тому +1

      same

    • @mumiemonstret
      @mumiemonstret 2 місяці тому

      I struggled for 30 minutes, following this procedure, to remove my arrow key. Now you say that an infant can do it?! 😦

  • @InnbparkAdmin
    @InnbparkAdmin Місяць тому

    You're the best and an absolute lifesaver! Machines Apple was super unfriendly and made me queue 45 minutes only to tell me that I have to pay $500 and ensure all files are backed up and leave the laptop with them for 2 weeks to 'fix' the sticky keys. Because the only way is to change the entire keyboard. Followed this tutorial and got it all fixed in less than an hour. THANK YOU!

  • @senyegit4
    @senyegit4 6 місяців тому +2

    thanks a lot just finished cleaning the entire keyboard. I got this m1 from my sister who spilled sweet tea on it. we thought it was unfixable but it was however the keys were super sticky. took me like 2 hours but worth doing it.

  • @BeautyQueenMaria
    @BeautyQueenMaria Рік тому +5

    Just used this for the letter H! Back to totally normal and non-sticky. Thank you so much!

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому

      Happy to help! Glad it worked even for just your H 🤣🤝

  • @WowRaji
    @WowRaji Рік тому +20

    I was using an external keyboard for a month because of how bad/sticky my keys had gotten. Just cleaned everything thoroughly and got the keys back in place with no issues. Presses like new!! Thank you so much :)

  • @cameronjames3321
    @cameronjames3321 Місяць тому

    Thank you for making such a detailed yet easy to understand video! It really helped me to not damage any keys. I had been researching this for years. Finally did it once finding your video. My 2020 MacBook Pro is like new after years of dealing with sticky keys. Thank you!!

  • @mm-cm6xu
    @mm-cm6xu 16 днів тому

    Great video!!! Thanks so much! My y key wasn't as clicky as the other ones and it was bothering me like crazy. It feels great now but I plan to clean the entire keyboard after watching this video.

  • @Uknown896
    @Uknown896 Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much, man. I cant even describe how good I feel after my blocked arrow key is fixed. My problem is completely fixed! Thanks so much again!

  • @pagetsien1311
    @pagetsien1311 6 місяців тому +4

    I sent my macbook to a local Apple Store twice, and they cleaned it up, but the keyboard was still sticky days later. Then they wanted me to change the entire keyboard! Thank god I found your video. Shift and Enter Keys are so hard to install, but I still managed to get done with your detailed guidance. Thanks a lot!

    • @huntingupland
      @huntingupland 3 місяці тому

      Had the same problem. Tech said he could clean keys but a doofus behind the desk was going to charge me for a new keyboard.

  • @thinukawijerathne
    @thinukawijerathne Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much. you saved my life. My M1 Air's volume-up button wasn't working for a while, I took it off and put it back. Now it works perfectly fine.

  • @eralps
    @eralps Рік тому

    i had a bad experience with a previous laptop with a similar clipping mechanism that i broke when removing, im grateful for this video I did not damage any of the keys!!

  • @melb582
    @melb582 Рік тому +9

    Can't thank you enough for this video. Spilled coffee on my keyboard and was able to recover with minimum interruption. Thank you again for taking the time!

  • @TheMinerLife
    @TheMinerLife 10 місяців тому +5

    FINALLY a video that’s actually helpful and in-depth!! Thank you

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  10 місяців тому

      You are welcome. Thumbs up so more people can find it 👍🤝

  • @nathanyim
    @nathanyim Рік тому

    Perfect video -- it worked great! Thank you! Curious if there is any way to clean the touch ID button DIY?

  • @roemerderuiter9003
    @roemerderuiter9003 Рік тому +1

    Literal lifesaver, spilled a bit of iced tea over my mac and the keys got so sticky. This helped like a charm!

  • @00ddvw
    @00ddvw Рік тому +9

    Fantastic Guide! The keyboards on these Macs are nearly impossible to replace, and require major disassembly. To have a guide such as this that shows how to remove the keys for cleaning, with details, for the range of key types, is simply invaluable. Thanks so much! (Next, I need to pop the bottom off to try and resurrect one of the USB ports that may be sugered up!)

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed. It's so specific I figured it would be helpful for many people. 🙏

  • @tapartacus
    @tapartacus Рік тому +19

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you. Especially the space bar. Took it apart as you showed, cleaned it and now it works perfectly.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому

      You are welcome. 🤝 Good work! It's not as difficult if you know how it all goes together.

  • @arnobchowdhury9641
    @arnobchowdhury9641 6 місяців тому

    Thank you. My 'W' key got a bit jammed. Cleaned with your help and tactility is back. Thanks a lot.

  • @amitray769
    @amitray769 13 днів тому

    Thanks man you saved me being irritated from the shift keys. which were sticking for a long time.

  • @peterfuller8229
    @peterfuller8229 Рік тому +4

    Bless you, sir! The repair shop wanted $500 for a new keyboard. Your fix was like 20 cents. Bastards.

  • @ibrahimtee
    @ibrahimtee Рік тому +7

    you’re a literal hero! thank you so much. this tutorial was very seamless and effective. you got yourself a sub!

  • @jerrybao1934
    @jerrybao1934 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your video! The right arrow key on my M1 MacBook Pro has been "sticky" for some time. I tried using air blowers from my camera cleaning kit, but it didn't work. Thanks to this tutorial, I opened it up and found a small piece of plastic waste underneath the scissor structure and removed it. Now the right arrow key feels just as clicky as the left arrow key.

  • @nikitasaraph06
    @nikitasaraph06 2 місяці тому

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for this video!
    The ones trying, be patient, start with your least used keys to get the hang of it and build confidence. My keyboard was SO dirty.
    This has worked so well for me!

  • @taniabhalla
    @taniabhalla Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing this! This saved me! I’m in medical school and studying abroad on an island and I had split coffee all over my keyboard! The repair store refused to clean under the keys for me so I watched this video and did it myself! I can finally use my keys and type again! Lifesaver!

    • @saishankar3414
      @saishankar3414 Рік тому +1

      Same happened to me, Is your mac still working?

    • @antonsebastian895
      @antonsebastian895 11 місяців тому

      @@saishankar3414 is yours still working?

    • @saishankar3414
      @saishankar3414 11 місяців тому

      @@antonsebastian895 its working, also I spilled curd last week, still working! 😂

  • @JimJansen91
    @JimJansen91 Рік тому +9

    Great tutorial! Helped me not screw up my keyboard. I do want to mention two things:
    1. As an alternative to a toothpick, which breaks, a guitar pick also does a great job.
    2. Further, maybe my keyboard was just extra sticky but the first time I tried it just applying some alcohol with a toothbrush like this didn't work for me. The keys remained sticky. I ended up lightly lifting the scissor mechanism with the guitar pick. That way I could very clearly see how easy the switches would move and whether they were truly clean. For some especially sticky keys, the switches wouldn't move down on their own after I pried them up. After applying alcohol a bit more thoroughly and moving the switch up and down a few times to get the alcohol to the hinges better, it worked like a charm.
    Hope this will save some people the effort of having to do this whole process twice like I did.
    Also: holy hell this is annoying with the 'Press Any Key to Power On' function. You obviously want your MacBook to be unplugged and turned off when you do this, because even though alcohol evaporates quickly it's still liquid, but that is quite a pain when accidentally hitting any key (which you might imagine is a common occurrence when cleaning a keyboard) turns on the MacBook. Be careful to not brush any other keys or hit the actual button in the middle of the scissor switch mechanism.

    • @nicolenic9757
      @nicolenic9757 Рік тому

      Hello!
      This is really helpful advice, I was curious if you could elaborate on what you mean by switches? I'm not great with tech and have yet to take this apart (still trying to see if this applies to M2 airs), if it's something to be extra cautious of could you please elaborate further as you seem really knowledgeable in this? Maybe just what they look like, Thank you!

  • @samuelodan2376
    @samuelodan2376 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much man, I was able to remove a bunch of keycaps to clean them and now all the keys click perfectly.

  • @RCTUN748
    @RCTUN748 Рік тому

    Hey, thanks for sharing. Would this tutorial also be applicable to the 2021 M1 Max 16" model? My spacebar has been making an annoying noise since day one. At the beginning of the day, it usually doesn't make the sound, but as I work longer, it starts making a really irritating friction noise. Yes, it doesn't affect the usage and one could even say that it's normal, but that sound is driving me crazy. I've carefully gone through your tutorial and I was wondering if that noise could be caused by the metal support bar at the bottom of the spacebar rubbing against the so-called aluminum alloy mechanism. If this tutorial is for this mac, perhaps I could take it apart and apply some silicone to see if it helps? Thanks a lot.

  • @LeoTrottier_on_Gplus
    @LeoTrottier_on_Gplus Рік тому +49

    I think ended up breaking a key by lifting at the top/back of it instead of from the bottom. It would be worthwhile to (1) be clearer about how the keys work and interact with the scissor mechanism, (2) the reasons why it's important to hold down the top of the key when lifting it from the bottom , and (3) how important it is to *not* lift the key from the back/top.

    • @nwoboecane
      @nwoboecane 5 місяців тому +3

      Yup, just broke my shift key while trying to do it as described. Those micro-sized clips, made from brittle plastic, just fell off. Obviously I missed a step, so not blaming anyone but myself.

    • @DeLaSocialDotCo
      @DeLaSocialDotCo 4 місяці тому +2

      Same, unfortunately to my enter key. 😢

    • @r_lonef
      @r_lonef 2 місяці тому +4

      that's your problem, he explained everything very good

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  2 місяці тому +5

      I believe we went over all of that. Sorry about your key though.

    • @MrDakota09
      @MrDakota09 Місяць тому +1

      It’s common sense man 😢

  • @LRB614
    @LRB614 Місяць тому

    I just want to say THANK YOU for this amazing tutorial! I had a sticky "B" key that was driving me crazy. A little alcohol on a toothbrush has seemed to fix the problem - but if I end up needing to remove the key and clean it, I feel confident that I can with your excellent video. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

  • @mickchaney1181
    @mickchaney1181 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the helpful tutorial. I am resurrecting an old Macbook Air and this video saved me a lot of money. I need to replace the metal support bar for the caps lock key. I've used all the search strings I can think of, and I just can't fine them. Any idea where I can get them?

  • @BenEaddy
    @BenEaddy Рік тому +1

    Genius. THE best keyboard fixer-upper video on the Internet! Thanks, bro!!

  • @deep_breaths
    @deep_breaths Рік тому

    Thank you so much!!! I spilled some not tasty cider on my keys and they have been sticking so much and making me panic since I'm overseas and not sure if it's worth the high repair fees. Really really thank you so much now I don't have to worry about taking my upcoming exams on computer!! ❤

  • @oceantribekenya
    @oceantribekenya 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this. You just saved me a potload. The apple store said I would have to replace the whole top section. For a stuck spacebar. Wow! Great fix and works perfectly.

  • @AdreaSnow
    @AdreaSnow Рік тому

    This is a goddamn lifesaver of a video!
    I spilled some cider on the right shift key and right arrow key of my work laptop at a work party, and was battling sticky keys (as a programmer, sticky right shift is a killer) for months before I decided to pluck up the courage to do this :)

  • @VrutikShah
    @VrutikShah 6 місяців тому

    Such a detailed video! I followed it exactly and my keys are as good as new now. Thanks!

  • @picoriblade
    @picoriblade 12 днів тому

    thank you so much!!! my delete key had been stuck for months and this was the only video i could find that actually helped lol

  • @willisexcellent
    @willisexcellent Місяць тому

    Thank you! I was having trouble getting the space bar back on, your video was very helpful

  • @magneticfriends6259
    @magneticfriends6259 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for the video!!!
    My macbook's keyboard was very messy but now its pretty clean after this tutorial

  • @RaimondsRava
    @RaimondsRava 19 днів тому

    Thank you so much! I usually don't comment on videos, but this one was a life saver. Worked perfectly and all of the gin and tonic is finally gone from my keyboard

  • @bioio7901
    @bioio7901 Рік тому +2

    After following your instruction, I was able to free my sticky spacebar. Thanks!👍

  • @1navydude
    @1navydude 5 місяців тому +1

    Couldn’t figure out why my spacebar on my M2 15” Air was mushy as I baby my MacBooks. My best guess is one of the support bars came out from one of the aluminum sides cause when I put it back together it worked good as new. Appreciate the detailed guide!

  • @franzharmer8171
    @franzharmer8171 3 місяці тому

    Wish I had seen this before trying to take out my keys, which I broke. Great help putting the replacement back in without breaking them. Thnx!

  • @pas256
    @pas256 3 дні тому

    Such a great video. I did this today. Only thing I couldn't figure out is how to stop the laptop from turning back on.

  • @shrimpwithagun5702
    @shrimpwithagun5702 2 місяці тому

    I didn't even have to remove the keys. Just lifting them with a toothpick and using a wet toothbrush was enough to clean beneath them and stop them from being sticky. Thanks for the video, you saved me hundreds and a LOT of time.

  • @lalitgautam8798
    @lalitgautam8798 Рік тому +1

    Spilled some beer on my shift key, it stopped clicking after it. Saw this and cleaned it. It is good as new now. Thanks a ton man.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Рік тому

      You are welcome =) Cheers

    • @SkinovusCoded
      @SkinovusCoded Рік тому

      How did you manage to re-install your shift key? I can't figure it out.

  •  3 місяці тому

    Thanks, it helped me a lot to fix with my 2020 touch bar 13 macbook pro spacebar issue. Maybe there was something tiny under the key.

  • @FromDesertTown
    @FromDesertTown Місяць тому

    Thanks! I wish I had watched this before I broke a key. Your guide is by far the best that I have seen anywhere on the internet.

    • @thecollegepicker
      @thecollegepicker  Місяць тому

      Sorry to hear that you broke a key 😔 hopefully just plastic and not the metal parts in the laptop. Appreciate the kind words.

  • @eddiech4614
    @eddiech4614 2 місяці тому

    Thanks bro, you are my life saver. I am using MacBook Air 15. however, when I was cleaning the keyboard, I accidentally broke 2 caps. I am wondering are the caps in the same model on MacBook m2 Air 15 and 2020 m1 air?

  • @bobfryfish
    @bobfryfish 7 місяців тому

    Thank you!!! One of my keys was stuck and I used air but it didn't really work. But your tips got my keys working again.

  • @vimax5774
    @vimax5774 4 місяці тому +1

    This video helped me a lot, thank you
    But I’ve noticed that the keys that been cleaned started feels different to the ones that were not affected. By feels different I mean I noticed a little drifting and clicking when I slightly staggering them. Is it some mistake I made when was putting them back or they just won’t feel the same after removing and putting back?

  • @redfang8637
    @redfang8637 Рік тому

    My macbook air M1 is in AZERTY keyboard layout and your video helped me switch the placement of my keycaps to QWERTY. This video was very helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @MrCaturdayNight
    @MrCaturdayNight 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. Mine was a brand new MBP that had one key that just felt weird. Popping it off and re-seating it seemed to do the trick.

  • @lawriet1834
    @lawriet1834 Рік тому

    Thanking you :) i was very worried as i had a stuck letter / key ,following your instructions i removed ,fixed and replaced ,ALL GOOD , Thanks

  • @minnesnowta3208
    @minnesnowta3208 Рік тому

    Thank you - my tab key wasn't popping back up properly and made it hard to use. This vid fixed it right up!

  • @zeekfromthecreek
    @zeekfromthecreek Рік тому

    Thank you for such an excellent video. I have an archaic (2010) Macbook Pro. Do you know if the keys for such an old Mac come on and off the same way the one in your vid do? (The keys on my Mac intermittently don't work at all. Several different keys have the same problem but by far the worst offender is the T key, which is why I call the whole issue the Tiki problem.)

  • @Daniel19980902
    @Daniel19980902 Рік тому

    My return key on my 2020 MacBook Pro was acting up and this worked! Just had to remove the key and pop the metal stabilizer back in place. Thank you!!

  • @kelvinpraises
    @kelvinpraises Рік тому

    Just done fixing mine, it took me around 2.5 hours with thanks you for the tutorial!

  • @christineweeks7046
    @christineweeks7046 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot. The other videos didn't explain how to reattach the arrow keys. I was stuck but now I have a whole keyboard again. Thanks!