14/16" M1/M2 Keyboard and Spacebar Height/Position?

[appleincognito]

So we already know that it's normal for these keyboards on the 14/16 M1/M2 MacBook pros to have:

• Uneven lighting, especially on certain keys
• Raised height of spacebar compared to the adjacent keys, especially on the right side

My question is, is anyone else's spacebar (and other keys) actually seated slightly higher in the frame? Please review the images below and tell me if yours is the same, my spacebar is closer to the top of the metal cutout than the bottom. In other words, there is a bigger gap between the bottom of the spacebar and the metal subframe than there is at the top.

 

[appleincognito]

Here are some more images showing where I am looking circled. The one with the blue circles is with the space key pressed in with my finger at the same time.

 

[teh_hunterer]

I read your posts 3 times. I'm on the same computer. I have no idea what you're talking about, and I don't understand why any of this matters.

 

[appleincognito]

I read your posts 3 times. I'm on the same computer. I have no idea what you're talking about, and I don't understand why any of this matters.

It matters because of key alignment. If it’s easier for you, please send a photo like any of the above, and I’ll compare, that’s the point of this thread - to work out if it’s normal or just my machine.

 

[curnalpanic]

Looks normal to me.

 

[curnalpanic]

there is a bigger gap between the bottom of the spacebar and the metal subframe than there is at the top.

This is obviously part of the design.

 

[appleincognito]

This is obviously part of the design.

Why would it be part of the design? To have keys not centred in their cutouts? lol

 

[curnalpanic]

Why would it be part of the design? To have keys not centred in their cutouts? lol

Ah, sorry I thought you meant the distance to where the color shifts. Yes that is strange.

 

[appleincognito]

Ah, sorry I thought you meant the distance to where the color shifts. Yes that is strange.

exactly, can you share a photo of yours? Or do you not have a 14/16”?

 

[curnalpanic]

D

exactly, can you share a photo of yours? Or do you not have a 14/16”?

Don't have it with me right now, but I can check at next opportunity.

 

[appleincognito]

D
Don't have it with me right now, but I can check at next opportunity.

Please do

 

[Hakaslak]

I read your posts 3 times. I'm on the same computer. I have no idea what you're talking about, and I don't understand why any of this matters.

I logged in just to upvote you.

If this is still keeping the OP awake, I've attached photos of my system. It's been abused since launch, but I can't tell if my keys are misaligned, nor do I really care as long as it works when I push it.