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  1. H

    2016 Macbook Pro Keyboard Repair

    Hello Everyone, As I am sure many of you are aware some people have experienced a few issues with the Keyboard on the new Macbook Pro's. After 4.5 Months of owner ship I too have come to experience the same issues. My "b" key has begun to either not work, or place an extra letter occasionally...
    • happypeople
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    • 2016 broken keyboard macbook macbook pro repair
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  2. CaptRB

    KEYBOARD POLL-OWNERS ONLY PLEASE

    PLEASE only respond to this poll if you OWN the new MacBook Pro or did own it for a period of 2 weeks or more.
    • CaptRB
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    • keyboard touchbar macbook pro
    • Replies: 83
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. V

    Why no MacBook-pro keyboard/trackpad-combo for desktops?

    This is a question Ive been asking myself for many years. It's too much more productive to have my hands close to the trackpad at all times, while typing, using shortcuts etc. Since I use both a macbook-pro and an iMac this is an issue for me. There must be TONS of others agreeing with me, so...
    • vido
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    • keyboard keyboard/trackpad-combo trackpad
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  4. LegolasWang

    Test in store when they say there are dirt in your keyboard

    I want to share my recent experience with Apple Store. First time, I got 15 inch MBP 2016 after it's launch. After receiving it, I found that my F key is creating loud sticky noise when computer is under load. The second day, I went to the Apple Store and ask why. Their genius did a check and...
  5. T

    MacBook Pro keyboard left marks on the screen

    Hi all, I recently found out that the keyboard of my 2016 rMBP leaves marks on the screen. The marks can be cleaned but I noticed small scratch aligned to a key mark. l worry that will damage my screen for long term use. And I have no idea why it happens. Does anyone have the same problem and...
    • thinhpham
    • Thread
    • keyboard macbook pro marks scratch screen
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. smirk

    Bluetooth keyboard recommendation?

    Hi, I'm looking for a Bluetooth keyboard that works well with Macs and has the Insert/Delete/Home/End/Page Up/Page Down keys. This Macbook is used mostly for software development, and having to press Fn-Up to page up is killing me! I really like the slim feel of my other computer's wired Apple...
    • smirk
    • Thread
    • bluetooth keyboard macbook pro wireless keyboard
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  7. ZNDK

    Using Apple Adjustable Keyboard on macOS Sierra

    Hi, I still use a apple Adjustable Keyboard on macOS Sierra. I have a problem. That macOS doesn't(can't) recognize the Caps Lock key. The LED lamp lights up. The key isn't recognized by the two USB adapter conversion adapter I have and the conversion adapter of another manufacturer of...
    • ZNDK
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    • adb apple keyboard old remodeling usb
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  8. ballyhoo

    Keyboard problems with MacBook

    Hi guys, I noticed the article on MacRumors about the keyboard issues with the MacBook Pro's. I just recently bought and returned 2 MacBooks and had to give them back because of the same kinds of keyboard issues the Pro users are having. This happened when I got them home, so yes I believe it...
  9. v4ndie

    2016 Macbook Pro Touchbar Keyboard Click ***Heat Test***

    ***UPDATE*** So I brought back my Mac. The Apple Store refused to exchange it, but they did let me refund it. So this morning I read an article about people finding surface scratches on their 2016 Macbook Pro's with the touchbar. They are claiming that the keys are running on the screen...
    • v4ndie
    • Thread
    • clicking noise issue keyboard macbook pro sound sticky touchbar
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. miknos

    Third-party microphone access (Gboard)

    I've been using the latest version of Gboard (Google keyboard) and it's great. I use it without full access for obvious reasons and it works just fine. Same with Swype btw. Something that Gboard stands out is the dictation option. Everything is transmitted to google servers when you're...
    • miknos
    • Thread
    • gboard google keyboard privacy security
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 10
  11. snotch

    iPad Pro Yes, another Ipad Pro 9.7 case question...

    So, I have read a lot of threads of what cases most people are using and have been using (smart, keyboard, protective, etc.) This is going to be long..so buckle up I just want to say I do agree that everyone has a different situation as of their usage for there Ipad Pro and what they are going...
    • snotch
    • Thread
    • case incase ipad pro 9.7 keyboard rugged slim zagg
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPad Accessories
  12. K

    'End' key equivalent?

    Loving my new Mac but trying to get out of MS keyboard habits. Is there an equivalent to the 'End' key on an MS keyboard, on the Mac extended keyboard? (The one with a number pad) In it's place is a page down or a diagonal arrow key and as such my typing is taking more time than usual as I...
  13. Green_Plums

    MacBook Air 13" 2014 Keyboard

    I need to replace a lot of MacBook keys on my keyboard, considering how expensive single keys are on eBay I'm considering just purchasing a new keyboard. There's a lot of keyboards on eBay that are "genuine apple" but I'm not so certain, could someone here recommend me a replacement UK style...
  14. al404

    spill water on keyboard letter not working

    My cat spilled some water on my USB Apple extended keyboard I dried the water with a towel and worked on it, after few hours i noticed that "comma" key is not working I try to dry it white hairdryer but without any luck Can just one key burn? I don't know how keyword works and if just one...
  15. M

    Keyboard differences: MacBook 12 (2015) vs 12 (2016) vs MacBook Pro (2016)

    More than a year ago I have bought MacBook 12 (2015). I have been using it VERY heavy for writing and after a year two of the keys (left Shift and Enter) somehow broke. I took it to service and they showed me that I need to replace them. Unfortunately I'm from Europe and I have bought computer...
  16. Alx717

    Keyboard response issues on new touchbar MBP

    I recently got the new touch bar 13" MacBook Pro, and within a couple of weeks I started noticing that the "C" key was having response issues. Sometimes it would work fine, but most of the time, hitting this key wouldn't register unless I tapped it much more forcefully than other keys. I...
  17. S

    4th Replacement 2016 MBP with Touch Bar loose parts inside and all possible MBP issues

    I have bought a configured MacBook Pro 15" 2016 with touch bar. Base model + 512GB SSD. It is my first Mac computer(s). I've only used an iPhone and a iPad before and such an experience with brand new 3000 USD laptop makes me want to puke. After 3 days of using it, It started to make some weird...
    • semihunaldi
    • Thread
    • 2016 click crack keyboard loose macbook noise parts pro sticking
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. jordynicholls

    keys repeating itself.

    So I have a MacBook Pro with touchbar, but that past week Ive noticed that the "D" key on the keyboard has started acting strange. literally every so often once its pressed the letter will appear twice. Sometimes it won't appear at all. Its starting to becoming really annoying especially when typing
  19. G

    Shift key stuck, how to bypass Safe Boot?

    late 2009 macbook running El Capitan. Shift key is stuck, so it keeps booting in safe mode. I don't have an external keyboard handy and need into my computer. No hope of buying a new one due to poverty, so that isn't a solution right now. Is there still a keystroke to bypass this? I thought it...
    • GildedSpaceHydra
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    • el capitan keyboard keystrokes macbook safe boot shift key
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook
  20. G

    Keyboard with Number Pad

    Just bought a new MacBook Pro with USB-C. When I am at home, I'd like to use a keyboard with a number pad. Anyone know of one that would work? My first choice is Bluetooth, so I don't have to tie up a USB-C port. But I don't see any that would work. Would the standard Apple USB keyboard...
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