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tj8799

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Question unknown if i have to buy a new palmrest as keyboard is not removal

I have a Apple MacBook Pro A1150 that as seen in the picture has a wavy keyboard

is there a easy way to fix it?

Thank you
Todd

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That's about 18 years old now, right?

If so, "fixing it" probably isn't relevant any more...
 
runs fast and works great so just looking to fix the keyboard
 
That must be a prototype, as there is no A1154 model for MacBook Pro.
Can you recheck the model number? It should be where you find the serial number for your system, inside the battery bay.
Even the EMC number will help you identify the specific model that you have.

Remove the battery... Is there any evidence inside of any swelling, or anything that looks out of position?

The keyboard is fairly easy to replace. Just remove the top case, and the keyboard is right there-- just a few screws.
Best method is to get a copy of Apple's service guide, the steps are a bit different, depending on which model you have, and the screen size--- 15 or 17-inch.

I doubt that you will find new replacement keyboards for a nearly 20-year-old laptop. But, your important first step is to look inside to find out what is causing that wave in the keyboard. (Maybe it is waving to say "Good-bye" :cool: )
 
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sorry corrected the title it is a A1150 laptop not a A1154
Todd
 
I did find a palmrest with keyboard for $12.99 and a complete screen assembly for $19.00 so parts as out there
 
So will go to another forum without a remarks as I am not one who wants to fill our landfills and and resells for a abused and bounded cat shelter
bye
 
So will go to another forum without a remarks as I am not one who wants to fill our landfills and and resells for a abused and bounded cat shelter
bye
I can’t help you with your main question, but you might have better luck in the Early Intel part of these forums where you’ll find more likeminded users.
 
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No help needed i been working on Windows laptops for the past 40 years and will just spend about 30.00 or less and get this up and running and put windows 10 on it
Thanks anyway
Have a Good Night
Todd
 
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