I have heard that the spacebar is virtually impossible. I had an "a" key malfunction. I have pretty strong hands and have played guitar in the past and with the little finger angle, I think I just broke it after 5 years of use. It was sticking. I researched took apart and cleaned, cleaned, reassembled, and noticed broken parts. It worked a little better. I bought the key caps and then realized the butterfly clip was broken and then I had to buy those too. I replaced those parts and the A is working slightly worse than it did before. Verdict: parts not worth it. I would rather have bought a replacement keyboard and braved the 4 hours plus of labor necessary to dissassemble the whole Macbook pro. The alterntive is to buy a slender bluetooth keyboard that works with Mac. Your options are poor. If I could get a few broken macbook pros of the same year for as mine for cheap and I could do a couple machines, it might make it worth it to me.
Great guide but i fail to follow it properly. Even though i attach it using super glue the contact between the switch and the macbook seems bad i need to press the key real hard for it to register.
Same here! Anyone have an advice or solution on this. I’m going to try working on it again today. Maybe I accidentally got super glue on the sensor? Maybe the “cup” is damaged?
@@OliviaMalin89 i do. For a1989 model the dome from Ali express is slightly smaller size than the real mac’s counterpart. Hence the metal bit does not “push back” as much as the original one. That is why you have to press real hard for it to work. I extracted the dome from right option key (key i hardly use) and used that and voila the key works fine.
@@OliviaMalin89 so when cleaning the a1989 dome for double clicking issue once you break the dome for some reason. It becomes much more complicated. Either 1) you buy from multiple different chinese seller until you find one seller that sells the right dome. 2) replace the entire keyboard which also sells cheap on Ali express but this requires full disassemble including the logic board. 3) if one is DIY hobbyist one can modify the Ali’s dome - the metal bit in the centre is the issue - either attach tiny stuff between the keycap and the metal dome or replace the metal with the right sized one. Note that replacing the metal is not trivial. Very hard to put it in its original place
@@DesignerJo89 es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005476599172.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.4ca2573cEJzg4Y&algo_pvid=b3efce5c-3ac3-45de-a7e5-76a052edb693&algo_exp_id=b3efce5c-3ac3-45de-a7e5-76a052edb693-2&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21MXN%2139.46%2135.43%21%21%212.25%21%21%402101d69b17006829034706631e7808%2112000033237095359%21sea%21MX%21811624346%21&curPageLogUid=yrOnV64I9NSP Here you go buddy
Hi there :) -- I will be sending a donation for this! -- Is there any place to purchase new keyboard pieces? The ones that need to be glued down? (that need to be replaced) Thank you
Sure Brandon! In Aliexpress you can buy it, I'll leave you the link. es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003913374989.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp And that would be awesome, my mail is ludwigbow@hotmail.com if you'd like to make a paypal donation, I would truly appreciate it, thank you!
thank you, i don't think i found any other videos like yours that handles the replacement of the whole mechanism, where do you buy the entire set of mechanism? edit: ah aliexpress yes thats where i saw them too, it takes quite a while for the order to arrive, i'll just keep my fingers crossed then. I tried fixing the loose key and ended up ruining the whole mechanism. Shop says i need to replace the whole keyboard, i refuse to give up just yet!!
I have a C key that was having issues. Just curious for anyone @Ludwig or anyone that resolved this if when they remove the fixed key faceplate if the whole thing comes out? Or just the faceplate? Reason was I had a Macbook technician that tried the same thing but used some kind of cement. But the faceplate still comes out even after it cured for over a day.
Yessir! The keys are still working fine, I used super glue, the liquid one, maybe some loctite liquid super glue will work out for you, it’s supposed to work with metal or plastic
My left shift key stopped working completely. The white butterfly mechanism is still working normally. I tried pressing the dome switch with my hand and it pressed down as intended but never registered a click. Do you think changing out the dome switch will fix my problem?
@@ludbow ok thanks. i was worried as you said once it dries it stays like rock so if i need to take it off in the future i would not be able too. it will still pop off though hey... appreciate your responses..
@@ludbow Ok so i wet through this process and the key is in place but really not working. do i need a different part. if i hit the middle of the key with some pressure it will work but not the corners or light pressure aywhere
@@ludbow I need a bunch. If you get an affiliate link or promo code I’d rather see u make something from it. Thanks again, all the geniuses in the world don’t equal you bro.
Thanks for the tutorial. It's very helpful to understand the underlying problems. But by using Cyanacrylate as adhesive you're making it unrepairable for the future, right?
Thanks! I’m glad it worked for you, and you can still repair in a future, that’s why you only use a small drop of adhesive and if you try to repair in a future you’ll need to scratch/pry the old adhesive really careful 👌🏾
each year they improved it so they are all different, with2016 defo the fiddly one to fix especially the spacebar, on the 2019, the button clips in easily...i usually nust replace the palmrest totally, better long term solution
This is a really great instructional video. Every detail is done with thoughtfulness and clearly expressed. 100 stars!
Thank you Ludwig!
Thanks my friend! I need to work on my recording skills lol but I’m glad that it worked for you🙌🏾🙌🏾
Bro, You have saved my mental health. One key has been broken for a while. You help me to repair it. Thanks a lot
Awesome bro! I’m glad that you got your Mac working fine again 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Hi Ludwig, thank you for this tutorial. Would you be able to show a butterfly spacebar tutorial, please?
Sure! Let me get to my office and I can record one🙌🏾
@@ludbow you would really do that?
@@bigbadbelgian sure! Give me until friday lol, I’m on vacations🙌🏾
I have heard that the spacebar is virtually impossible. I had an "a" key malfunction. I have pretty strong hands and have played guitar in the past and with the little finger angle, I think I just broke it after 5 years of use. It was sticking. I researched took apart and cleaned, cleaned, reassembled, and noticed broken parts. It worked a little better. I bought the key caps and then realized the butterfly clip was broken and then I had to buy those too. I replaced those parts and the A is working slightly worse than it did before. Verdict: parts not worth it. I would rather have bought a replacement keyboard and braved the 4 hours plus of labor necessary to dissassemble the whole Macbook pro. The alterntive is to buy a slender bluetooth keyboard that works with Mac. Your options are poor. If I could get a few broken macbook pros of the same year for as mine for cheap and I could do a couple machines, it might make it worth it to me.
Great guide but i fail to follow it properly.
Even though i attach it using super glue the contact between the switch and the macbook seems bad i need to press the key real hard for it to register.
Same here! Anyone have an advice or solution on this. I’m going to try working on it again today. Maybe I accidentally got super glue on the sensor? Maybe the “cup” is damaged?
@@OliviaMalin89 i do.
For a1989 model the dome from Ali express is slightly smaller size than the real mac’s counterpart. Hence the metal bit does not “push back” as much as the original one. That is why you have to press real hard for it to work.
I extracted the dome from right option key (key i hardly use) and used that and voila the key works fine.
@@OliviaMalin89 so when cleaning the a1989 dome for double clicking issue once you break the dome for some reason. It becomes much more complicated.
Either
1) you buy from multiple different chinese seller until you find one seller that sells the right dome.
2) replace the entire keyboard which also sells cheap on Ali express but this requires full disassemble including the logic board.
3) if one is DIY hobbyist one can modify the Ali’s dome - the metal bit in the centre is the issue - either attach tiny stuff between the keycap and the metal dome or replace the metal with the right sized one. Note that replacing the metal is not trivial. Very hard to put it in its original place
Great video. The new model of the replacement piece from what Macbook model is, because on your links frrom aliexpress i see the old model?
The model # is written on the aluminum outside of the Macbook pro, on the bottom side near the hinge in tiny writing.
Thank you so much for this video it helped a lot and saved me money!!
BRAVO!!! this is the correct through way to do this yea wooo!!!! I found out myself too.
Hi, this indeed a clear and informative video, but please where do we get the key and cap mechanisms
Thank you very much this helped me!
Nice thank you for the instruction. But were can i buy the mechanism?
Aliexpress my man!
@@ludbow yeah thanks. But I can't find anything there. Do you have a link for me, by any chance?
@@DesignerJo89 es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005476599172.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.4ca2573cEJzg4Y&algo_pvid=b3efce5c-3ac3-45de-a7e5-76a052edb693&algo_exp_id=b3efce5c-3ac3-45de-a7e5-76a052edb693-2&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21MXN%2139.46%2135.43%21%21%212.25%21%21%402101d69b17006829034706631e7808%2112000033237095359%21sea%21MX%21811624346%21&curPageLogUid=yrOnV64I9NSP
Here you go buddy
@@ludbow thank you so much :)
Thanks for the nice video, where can we buy the whole mechanism and keycap?
Aliexpress my friend, in the video description you can find the link to the key cup
Hi there :) -- I will be sending a donation for this! -- Is there any place to purchase new keyboard pieces? The ones that need to be glued down? (that need to be replaced)
Thank you
Sure Brandon! In Aliexpress you can buy it, I'll leave you the link. es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003913374989.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp
And that would be awesome, my mail is ludwigbow@hotmail.com if you'd like to make a paypal donation, I would truly appreciate it, thank you!
Amazing job. We love you!
Thank you!
Very helpful, thank you bro!
thank you, i don't think i found any other videos like yours that handles the replacement of the whole mechanism, where do you buy the entire set of mechanism?
edit: ah aliexpress yes thats where i saw them too, it takes quite a while for the order to arrive, i'll just keep my fingers crossed then. I tried fixing the loose key and ended up ruining the whole mechanism. Shop says i need to replace the whole keyboard, i refuse to give up just yet!!
Nope! You don’t need to replace everything, just the mechanism, I’ve fixed like ten MacBook Pro’s and everything’s working awesome 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
thank you so much sir this is veyr helpful ! i have the same problem with my number 8 key, i will fix mine. thanks !
Glad to hear that my man!
hello, what type of glue is that?
krazy glue
Hola mi tecla caplock como pegada a un film y no sale
Tiene solución siento que si tiro de ella se va a romper la
Membrana.
Buen video hermano, aun no hago el trabajo, pero se ve super explicado, gracias!!
@@djtorresz9260 cuualquier cosa o duda avísame hermano! 🙏🏽
Very thorough tutorial - thanks. As you can ssee Ii have a feew keeyss that need to bee fixed.
Awesome! Feel free to message me if you need more assistance🙌🏾
Where do you buy the replacement mechanism and keys?
Aliexpress, I'll leave you the link my friend. es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003913374989.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp
Bro this is driving me crazy. I went to the apple store and they told me they can't do anything to fix it.
They told it will cost 3500RS~1000USD to fix it 🤡
thank you i resolved my problem!
where do we buy the silicon hinges which is broken for my key? can you please tell where you bought them?
Hiya, thank you so much! You’re a lifesaver!😁
Glad it worked for you my friend!!
I have a C key that was having issues. Just curious for anyone @Ludwig or anyone that resolved this if when they remove the fixed key faceplate if the whole thing comes out? Or just the faceplate? Reason was I had a Macbook technician that tried the same thing but used some kind of cement. But the faceplate still comes out even after it cured for over a day.
Nice video tutorial, are your keys still there? What type of glue you are using for plastic or metal? thank you
Yessir! The keys are still working fine, I used super glue, the liquid one, maybe some loctite liquid super glue will work out for you, it’s supposed to work with metal or plastic
Where do I donate? Thank you
Oh thanks man! If you want to donate feel free to do it to my paypal account ludwigbow@hotmail.com, thank you!
Nice vid!! Thanks bro!! I fixed my key!!!
Glad to hear that my friend!!
My left shift key stopped working completely. The white butterfly mechanism is still working normally. I tried pressing the dome switch with my hand and it pressed down as intended but never registered a click. Do you think changing out the dome switch will fix my problem?
Oh, I think that’s a keyboard replacement 😥
@@ludbow Oh no. That's basically impossible (really hard) with the 2016 model. I'll check with Apple and see if they can do anything about it.
@@Gubby-Man yeah it needs an upper case replacement :(
Hi, where can you buy the parts?
Here you go! es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003227501288.html
Do you know where i would be able to get the cup ( the pressing dot) individually ?
Here you go Maria! m.es.aliexpress.com/item/1005003227501288.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.69302e0eMfUhfj&gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite
@@ludbow thank you! I had bought the white hinge but I think I need that other part because the key doesn’t work
@@maririrenee hope you can fix your MacBook! I’ve tried that cup from ali and it works well
Where do you get the keys from?
Aliexpress 🙌🏾
Very helpful, thank you
Glad I could help! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
With that super glue can you take that key pad off in the future if there are issues? Great video!!
Thanks man! Sure you can, it’s the type of glue that once dry it stays like a rock, not the sticky type
@@ludbow ok thanks. i was worried as you said once it dries it stays like rock so if i need to take it off in the future i would not be able too. it will still pop off though hey... appreciate your responses..
@@kevinelenteny5278 yes you can pop it and then you can scrape off the glue no problem
@@ludbow Ok so i wet through this process and the key is in place but really not working. do i need a different part. if i hit the middle of the key with some pressure it will work but not the corners or light pressure aywhere
@@kevinelenteny5278 but did you change the cup mechanism? For a new one
Would you know if its the same for a macbook air 2018?
Yessir! Same procedure👌🏾
man the top 2 piece keep on breaking on the white mechanism ::(( i already spent way too much money :(
you saved my day bro
Awesome bro!!🙌🏾
minee double types the e, a and the l randomly
Awesome. Great job bro.
Thanks rasronin! If you need the cups you can find them on aliexpress
@@ludbow I need a bunch. If you get an affiliate link or promo code I’d rather see u make something from it. Thanks again, all the geniuses in the world don’t equal you bro.
Thanks for the tutorial. It's very helpful to understand the underlying problems.
But by using Cyanacrylate as adhesive you're making it unrepairable for the future, right?
Thanks! I’m glad it worked for you, and you can still repair in a future, that’s why you only use a small drop of adhesive and if you try to repair in a future you’ll need to scratch/pry the old adhesive really careful 👌🏾
Great presentation but better use voice over (by someone else) for next video... thanks
Thanks for the feedback, I’ll do it for the next video 🙌🏾
each year they improved it so they are all different, with2016 defo the fiddly one to fix especially the spacebar, on the 2019, the button clips in easily...i usually nust replace the palmrest totally, better long term solution
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome Kelly! 🙌🏾