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2016 Macbook Pro Issue - High Pitched Keyboard Clicking Sound
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I seriously think it's way too early even if Apple decides to fix any of these keyboard issues, it most likely won't happen for a few more months, maybe even start of summer. First Apple has to acknowledge there is an issue, then they need to re design the parts, then the manufacturing plant needs to re tool for the new parts of the keyboard....all of this takes time and resources....it's not going to happen in a few weeks, more like months and months from now if it happens.
Manufacture Date is 1/2/17
You're probably right. That's fine with me. I know I paid almost $4000 for this machine and it should be perfect, but this issue doesn't affect my workflow. If Apple doesn't acknowledge the issue publicly and fix it, hopefully it'll be magically fixed for the Kaby Lake release!
Just went out for a while, and came back. Issue is gone when the computer cools down. Same experience as other users.
Well, that is fun: my 15" has started doing this after about 3 weeks of owning it. The a-s-d-f keys all do this, regardless of the temperature (even if turned off and cooled down). But only if I press them on the lower edge. If I press them in the middle, top, left or right, they sound fine.
There is no difference whatsoever with temperature (not even running the "yes script").
Considering that it's not really noticeable when I type normally, I won't return or repair it.
There is no difference whatsoever with temperature (not even running the "yes script").
Considering that it's not really noticeable when I type normally, I won't return or repair it.
Small update for you: I've been to the local Apple Store and I've tried all display models.
Result: *all* 15" models had the issue on the A-S-D-F keys (louder when pressing on the bottom edge). I tried 5 of them. Same thing on the 13" TB models.
The only 2016 MBPs not having the issue in that particular store were the 13" nTB.
This is why all this exchanging everyone is doing will be fruitless until Apple redesigns the part which may not be on this model.
Frustrating!!! 3rd replacement (manufactured 9th Jan, 1TB, 2.9, 460) much worse than previous one - 8 is the loudest but also 9, 0, -, backspace, i, o, z and right arrow key doing it on this latest one.
Anyone want to swap their A S D F keys for mine (since they are fine on this one
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Oh well, returning again...
Debating whether or not to just give it up as a bad job and go buy a PC instead - lately Apples quality control has been totally p******r!
Updated: just spotted that the screen has two overly blue areas. Had enough with the hassle - for £3.5K I expect better. Refund requested and will use my MacBook Air for a while longer...
Anyone want to swap their A S D F keys for mine (since they are fine on this one
)Oh well, returning again...
Debating whether or not to just give it up as a bad job and go buy a PC instead - lately Apples quality control has been totally p******r!
Updated: just spotted that the screen has two overly blue areas. Had enough with the hassle - for £3.5K I expect better. Refund requested and will use my MacBook Air for a while longer...
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My new machine arrives tomorrow, fingers crossed all is well with it.
Woooowwww,
It appears than even 2017 manufactured models have the same problems !!!
It's AAAAMMMMAAAAZZZIIINNNNGG :-(
Sometimes I have 8 button clicking but rare, other buttons are ok. I even had a problem with stuck button and solved it with blowing under keycap.
I decided to leave this laptop because it is much more better than Air and previous Pro 2015. Previous models are worse
I decided to leave this laptop because it is much more better than Air and previous Pro 2015. Previous models are worse
Hey everyone, just wanted to check in to let you know that I've been using my replacement machine (again, manufactured on 1/9/2017) pretty constantly over the past couple days, and I have not hit any run-ins with the high pitched key click.
Considering we're still getting reports of users with 2017 manufacturing dates who have the issue, even as late as 1/9/2017, it sounds like Apple has not fully fixed things yet. Perhaps I got lucky with my machine, or it's just very, very hard to produce on my new keyboard.
Let's hope someone can report in soon with a manufacturing date after 1/9/2017 and tell us good news.
Considering we're still getting reports of users with 2017 manufacturing dates who have the issue, even as late as 1/9/2017, it sounds like Apple has not fully fixed things yet. Perhaps I got lucky with my machine, or it's just very, very hard to produce on my new keyboard.
Let's hope someone can report in soon with a manufacturing date after 1/9/2017 and tell us good news.
Enough is enough. The fourth one has even more keys that click. I'm going to have to find a 2015 MB Pro somewhere online. This is ridiculous. I'm done.
Ordered a BTO 15" 2.7GHz/512GB/460 machine on Jan 19th with an estimated delivery date of Jan 30th, will keep you guys updated.
I forgot to mention, this was built 1-7-17. I've shown the problem to managers and customer service reps multiple times. I've also reported it to Apple on the feedback page. Everyone I've contacted is baffled, and says they haven't heard any complaints of this at all. How can this be? All I can think of is that people either don't notice the popping, or don't care. I'm gobsmacked this is happening.
Good luck to everyone else. My heart has sunk with the build/engineering from Apple on this new machine. I hope that they fix this in the next generation. In the meantime, I was forced to get a 2015 machine I found online.
Ok.... SO-
I'm using a 460/2.7/512 BTO. Literally THIRD replacement, just arrived today. So far.... Everything is running great! Manufactured Jan 16th literally hot of the press lol. The keyboard sounds and feels different than my 3rd replacement. I have them side by side and the new one clearly is different.. The keys are slightly softer and quieter. I've cranked up the heat with gaming and so far no standouts. Maybe Apple has fixed things. :cheers:
I'm using a 460/2.7/512 BTO. Literally THIRD replacement, just arrived today. So far.... Everything is running great! Manufactured Jan 16th literally hot of the press lol. The keyboard sounds and feels different than my 3rd replacement. I have them side by side and the new one clearly is different.. The keys are slightly softer and quieter. I've cranked up the heat with gaming and so far no standouts. Maybe Apple has fixed things. :cheers:
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Glad you finally got one. Number four for me is the worst one yet. Manufacture date 1-9-17. Here are the keys so far affected: fn, option (lower-left), Space Bar, V, X, Caps Lock, S, semi-colon, Q, 7 and 9. So disheartened.
