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How does one fix sticking keyboard letters? My Mac isn't very old. very frustrated by lack of official info. thanks!!
2017 MacBook Pro keyboard letters sticking
- Thread starter pandasandpugs
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The only reason the keys would stick is because of foreign debris/liquid that is on your keyboard. You don't want to go about taking your MBP apart since it's new and under warranty, so try to clean out your keyboard as safely as you can.
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And if it's still under warranty, you can take it back to Apple to have them test it for you to see if there is anything wrong with it.
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I don't know if your keypad is super dirty or if you have a goofy unit.
I you keep a clean MBPro, then maybe let Apple have a look at it and hopefully fix it.
Some seem to have goofy keyboards:
Repeated Keyboard Issues on MacBook Pro 2017
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7866833
If it's just plain dirty, have a look here and see if you want to try cleaning them yourself. And yes, some parts can be easily broken!!!
Fixing the sticky keys on a 2017 MacBook Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWbmUALBXDs
- Patrick
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I you keep a clean MBPro, then maybe let Apple have a look at it and hopefully fix it.
Some seem to have goofy keyboards:
Repeated Keyboard Issues on MacBook Pro 2017
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7866833
If it's just plain dirty, have a look here and see if you want to try cleaning them yourself. And yes, some parts can be easily broken!!!
Fixing the sticky keys on a 2017 MacBook Pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWbmUALBXDs
- Patrick
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Forums that sponsor and discuss Macs have many complaints with long discussions about keyboard problems with the 2017 MacBook Pro models. If there is no liquid spill involved, our suggestion is to make an appointment with your local Apple genius bar and have them look at it. The keyboard on the 2017 models can not be replaced without replacing the entire top case of the MacBook Pro. If your machine is out of warranty, that can be a very costly repair.
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