Enrique
Reviewed in Mexico on February 14, 2025
Cumple con su función. Excelente compra. Ahora hay que ver que tanto dura.
Derek A Samra
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
I bought this to replace the keyboard in my MacBook Air due to some broken keys. The keyboard itself and the backlight fit and work perfectly. The two star rating for ease of installation has nothing to do with the product. Replacing a keyboard on a Macbook laptop is not an easy task. It involves patience and taking the entire computer apart to do. However, there are many good videos on YouTube that walk you through it. I have done much laptop work but this job took about 5 hours to do. The keyboard came with everything needed for the installation which was great! If you want to replace your own keyboard I recommend this product.
Darkshack
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2023
Bought This Keyboard To Replace A Non Wotking Keyboard On A Friends MacBook. Installation Was A But Of A Pain Mostly Due To Getting The Old Keyboard Out (Plastic Rivits Hold It In) And Screwing It Back In With Tiny Screws. I Ended Up Getting It Done And Everything Worked Fine All Buttons Backlights Etc. Friend Is Happy And 2 Months Later It's Still Working Fine. Recommended.
Ide
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022
I knew the installation was not going to be easy based on several research on how the replacement is done. I had to disassemble pretty much everything to get to the keyboard. Replacing the keyboard is also a pain, since you have to remove the backlighting stuck with glue, then carefully pop off the old keyboard and making sure to use a cover so as not to let the rivets fly all over. Then the installation: you have to screw in about 50 or so tiny screws. Amazingly, it all worked out.Be sure to watch several tutorial videos on youtube before starting (there is no single best video, so I had to pick and choose the best parts from each one). Just be sure to use anti-static, carefully note the wires and connectors (do not force anything or you will break the fragile flat cables and connectors), and be ready to troubleshoot (I oriented one of the cables the wrong way and the Mac wouldn't even turn on, and I almost thought the keyboard was at fault, and spent an hour troubleshooting, until I found another video that showed the correct orientation.)And when you finally start putting in 50 or so tiny screws, don't let them fall through the tiny empty spaces in the keyboard. It's a pain to take them out of the cracks trying not to damage the key membranes. And don't push too hard otherwise the tiny screws will fly off and it's almost impossible to locate one that is about the same size as a medium-sized dust. They provide screws with enough leftovers, but I'm proud to say I didn't lose one single screw in the process.Aside from the complexity of the installation (no fault of the keyboard vendor), the keyboard is of good quality with good price. My Macbook Air now looks new (I also updated it with larger capacity battery, 1TB M2 SSD, and brand new feet. The only thing I couldn't upgrade was the RAM, which is a shame. I'm no expert on soldering, and not interested in investing money on an expensive soldering station).
Highly Likley
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
There are several good reviews and YT videos explaining how to replace the keyboard using this as the replacement. It comes with everything you need, except for the special screw drivers. If you are attempting this, get the right screwdrivers. You’ll be glad you did. I would just say that; take your time, Go slow, Remember where you took each part from and take pictures before disassembly if you’re worried that you may not be able to put it back together. Like others have mentioned the rivers are really hard to get off of the old one and that really worried me a lot. After doing it I can say though that not to worry. The ones that do come off (about half) and where you can screw in those little screws, hold the keyboard in place just fine.Think of it this way; if your MacBook Air no longer works because it keeps shutting itself off after spilling tee or juice all over it, what good is it anyway. Your choices are trash and >$1000 for a new one, $500 to take it in, $20 and a few hours of sweat. I tried the last option and I’m glad I did. It works perfectly. The little laptop is back in service. Great product.
rad
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2018
Great replacement keyboard. Fits perfect, all keys functioning, backlight works brightness adjustments work. The extra screws comes in handy although only used a couple dozen since not all rivets pop off cleanly. The keyboard frame seems stiff enough that not all the rivets are absolutely needed to be replaced which would have been a real pain to remove. In all about an hour of work to save having to send in for service. Note to self never again eat soup near the Mac again...Some hints of disassembly:1. Be careful of the logic board heat sink. Over time it can become brittle. The furthest section that mounts to the chassis is realistically only connected by a fin, and is very easy to snap. Mine did so as I was repositioning the rubber spacer.2. Have all your screwdrivers handy, you will need a Pentalobe P5, Torx T5 and a Phillips 00, and if you want to disconnect the display to prevent scratching, you also need a Torx T8. Keep several small trays to store the loose screws so you don't lose them, or get them out of sync. There are tons of screws and even for a single board or component there are different lengths so can be confusing when it comes time for reassembling. Also found it handy to have a tiny flat blade screwdriver (I used a 1.5) to unlatch the various connector clasps.3. See if you can get an anti-static bag handy in order to protect the logic board from static damage. Make sure the table and area you are working in is properly ground, as also yourself. Discharge any static build up by grounding yourself before handling the logic board.4. Have a plastic spatula or prying tool to loosen the speakers. They are taped/glued down, but are very tight so there is a sufficient amount of force needed to pry them off.5. Honestly don't expect to get the backlight off in one piece without some tearing. If it was spilled liquid on the keyboard, likely the backlight sheet is stuck to the keyboard. The backlight sheet is such low cost it's not worth it.6. Also don't expect to remove the keyboard intact, unless you plan on methodically removing close to 60 micro rivets. The Macbook chassis is a very strong aluminum, and just pulling the keyboard off is fairly painless and quick.7. Unless you're an absolute purist, many rivets will still remain. There is no real need to pull these all out, just use the extra screws to replace the rivets that have pulled out. I have found the replacement keyboard frame has sufficient rigidity that a few missing rivet positions will not greatly affect the operation. NOTE - the rivet holes might not be of uniform sizes, the tiny screws can be forced in but heads may strip, so you may need to use a tiny 1.0 or 1.5 flat head screwdriver instead of PH 00.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2018
All went well. Only minor dissatisfaction with brightness of backlight. Does not respond to brightness controls. Very dim, however automatically comes in in the dark.
Narendra Pratap
Reviewed in India on November 30, 2018
Mazza aagaya 1 number product
James
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
Great replacement keyboard for my 13" MacBook Air (late 2012 model). The late 2012 version of the MB Air had the factory keyboard riveted in place with over 80 rivets. Following a simple online tutorial made the removal of the old keyboard simple. This kit contained everything to easily replace the keyboard, including over 80 screws. The only things you need are a small screwdriver kit with a Pentalobe screwdriver to open the computer case, and some time. The backlight has the same appearance at night, just make sure when installing that you press down everywhere to make sure it is adhered to achieve even lighting.The keyboard in my Mac had coffee damage, that luckily did not go past the keyboard. you could plug in a USB keyboard and mouse to take over functions and the computer worked normally. If your computer does not start up, or acts bizarre even with a keyboard and mouse plugged in, then liquid may have got to the logic board, which is bad news. This is what the Apple store wanted me to believe that "the keyboard was just the tip of the iceberg of problems" and that the only things they recommended were replacing everything inside the computer for around $800 (apple's policy with liquid damages), or just buy another computer. ALWAYS get a second opinion or do a quick troubleshoot like I did before going that route. In the end, it cost me less that $40 to get everything back and working.