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Keyboard backlight issue 14" Macbook Pro
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Did they charge you for returning it twice or no? And if you bought it again if yes does is fix the problem ?
At first I thought the OP was just being picky, but after looking at OP's photos and description more carefully, I agree with the OP.
My 14" MBP does not have any bright backlight bleed from any individual keys, when viewed from from a normal angle. OP's MBP obviously does. I can see the backlight under all the keys when holding my MBP at a shallow (unusual) angle, but NOT at a normal angle. I have tried all variations of a normal angle.
I agree the OP should hold out for one that does not have bright backlight spots at a normal angle. I can understand this would be very distracting in a dark environment, and something one would have to look at every single day.
My 14" MBP does not have any bright backlight bleed from any individual keys, when viewed from from a normal angle. OP's MBP obviously does. I can see the backlight under all the keys when holding my MBP at a shallow (unusual) angle, but NOT at a normal angle. I have tried all variations of a normal angle.
I agree the OP should hold out for one that does not have bright backlight spots at a normal angle. I can understand this would be very distracting in a dark environment, and something one would have to look at every single day.
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The first return was made for "replacement", the second with a refund.
I haven't bought the macbook pro 14 again yet.
Almost certainly they are. A design change like that takes time.
I see light like your number 4 key coming from under ALL my keys. There’s no light leakage at all from my wife’s 2017 15” MacBook Pro, but then that has that very low slung keyboard. I did think it was a bit in-Apple at first. I noticed it on a photo of the new machine somewhere so thought maybe it’s normal, but now you have me wondering!
Dude .lol.i have the exact same thing,like literally on the same key
)I wouldn't call that a problem tho.no unit is perfect,and you should thank God if that's the only problem you've got
Mine has the same thing with the 4 key. It’s noticeable for sure but doesn’t bother me too much since the rest of the machine is in perfect condition from what I can tell.
There is no issue here, this is completely normal. The spots which are brighter are likely where just some of the LEDs are placed and how the backlight is defused throughout the entire keyboard.
Hi everyone.
I bought a new macbook pro 14 '': there is no annoying light spot under key 4 or under other keys. Finally everything seems ok!
The first two photos are taken with the keyboard backlight at the minimum level, the other two are taken with the backlight at the maximum level.
I bought a new macbook pro 14 '': there is no annoying light spot under key 4 or under other keys. Finally everything seems ok!
The first two photos are taken with the keyboard backlight at the minimum level, the other two are taken with the backlight at the maximum level.
Hi, I also have this issues now TWICE on 2 different Macs 14" ... the first one Apple Admitted the issues and returned it for free, and the second one now is also having backlight uniformity .. such an un-Apple like move to be honest... looks like a new Backlight-Gate here... pls see images below ... I have the thread for this on Apple: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253992101?page=1
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Mine is similar look at the 4 and the L compared to the FGH and other keys. Perfectly fine and not noticeable when I use it on a desk or table but noticeable when I use the laptop on my…er….lap. The 4 and L are really quite bright (MBP 14” 2023). There is visible light like this on the 2011 MBP, but it is even across the whole keyboard
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Oh wow. Just randomly watching this MacBook guide on YouTube and at 9:21 and 11:10 minutes in….the MacBook Pro Keyboard has the same backlight “issue” with the 4 and L key having exactly the same leakage I see..
I think it is a design issue, not a fault, but pretty poor considering the price of these laptops
I think it is a design issue, not a fault, but pretty poor considering the price of these laptops