My MBP's spacebar just started squeaking :(

[FragTek]

Why oh why did my spacebar have to start squeaking, it's really starting to piss me off. It seems to only squeak if I hit it in a certain spot but of course it's the spot that my right thumb slaps it every time

Has anyone else experienced this problem, if so is there any easy way to fix it short of replacing the keyboard (which is pretty easy but that means downtime while Apple has it ).

 

[PlaceofDis]

could just be that key. if you have an apple store close they'll probably replace just that key for you, or you could try to clean underneath it and see if thats the reason for the squeaking.

 

[FragTek]

could just be that key. if you have an apple store close they'll probably replace just that key for you, or you could try to clean underneath it and see if thats the reason for the squeaking.

They can replace single keys eh? Didn't know they could do that I do have an Apple store nearby, maybe I'll make a trip in tomorrow and see if they can have a look at it for me. I have the AppleCare Warranty so they shouldn't have any questions about fixing it for me.

 

[PlaceofDis]

They can replace single keys eh? Didn't know they could do that I do have an Apple store nearby, maybe I'll make a trip in tomorrow and see if they can have a look at it for me. I have the AppleCare Warranty so they shouldn't have any questions about fixing it for me.

yeah on the Ti books you couldn't replace single keys, but since the AL enclosures you can. i know i was able to pop off keys on my 12" Powerbook. so yeah they should have spare ones and could change it out for you i'm sure.

 

[FragTek]

yeah on the Ti books you couldn't replace single keys, but since the AL enclosures you can. i know i was able to pop off keys on my 12" Powerbook. so yeah they should have spare ones and could change it out for you i'm sure.

Can I pop the key off myself without destroying it, and then put it back in place without the need for any special tools or anything?

 

[PlaceofDis]

Can I pop the key off myself without destroying it, and then put it back in place without the need for any special tools or anything?

yeah you should be able to, before doing so, check out http://www.pbfixit.com and they'll give you a better idea of how to remove the keys in one of their guides i believe.

 

[FragTek]

yeah you should be able to, before doing so, check out http://www.pbfixit.com and they'll give you a better idea of how to remove the keys in one of their guides i believe.

I have the Apple service manual for the 17" MBP, do u think it's outlined in that?

 

[PlaceofDis]

from pbfixit's 12' G4 guide:

# This is scary - take a deep breath before continuing. Place your index finger under the upper left corner of the key and lift up until you hear a click. Then, transfer your finger to the left edge of the key and lift up to pull the key off.
# You're freeing the two tabs on the left of the key from the two small holes in the plastic scissors mechanism.
# When replacing the keys in the keyboard, place the key directly over the slot where it will go and press down until you hear the key click into place.