Is replacing key caps difficult to do?

[DMG35]

Is replacing some of the individual keys on a MacBook Pro difficult to do? One of ours has some severely worn down keys (M1 Pro) that needs to be replaced. Is this a fairly simple process? Also, anyone know of a good place to purchase them from? Thank you!

 

[Bigwaff]

Is replacing some of the individual keys on a MacBook Pro difficult to do? One of ours has some severely worn down keys (M1 Pro) that needs to be replaced. Is this a fairly simple process? Also, anyone know of a good place to purchase them from? Thank you!

There are many vendors selling 3rd party key caps. Google help here. As for difficulty…. I’ve never done it but I read it easy to break key buckles while replacing which require buy new caps again. I guess depend on how careful you are. YouTube help here.

 

[diego.caraballo]

Is replacing some of the individual keys on a MacBook Pro difficult to do? One of ours has some severely worn down keys (M1 Pro) that needs to be replaced. Is this a fairly simple process? Also, anyone know of a good place to purchase them from? Thank you!

You can purchase replacement keycaps at https://selfservicerepair.com/en-US/home
Apple has published online repairs manuals, but I just checked them and they are missing some information.

Laptop Keys - Apple Support

support.apple.com

I'm attaching below the missing parts.

 

[DMG35]

You can purchase replacement keycaps at https://selfservicerepair.com/en-US/home
Apple has published online repairs manuals, but I just checked them and they are missing some information.

Laptop Keys - Apple Support

support.apple.com

I'm attaching below the missing parts.

Wow, thank you so much!

 

[Apathist]

Is replacing some of the individual keys on a MacBook Pro difficult to do?

Based on my experience replacing keys on earlier models, one thing you want to avoid is in any way damaging the tiny silicone dome at the center of the mechanism while replacing the cap. Unlike the cap and scissors mechanism, there's no graceful way to repair or replace a dome.

(Cf. the third bullet point under the section captioned Important in Apple's instructions: "If the dome is damaged or not centered, replace the top case".)

 

[chrismu]

Does anyone know how much it costs to have them replaced in the Apple Store?

 

[Bigwaff]

Does anyone know how much it costs to have them replaced in the Apple Store?

Apple probably won’t replace individual key caps. They will replace top case for entirely new keyboard.