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determined it is the keyboard

by ritamcbride Oct 22, 2013 1:24AM PDT

Good mornng,

I had another discussion concerning my os x 10.6.8 Macbook (model A1181) keyboard not working and closed it as I had to find out if it was the keyboard or software. I booted up from disc, went to utilities and tried the keys that don't work and they still didn't work. I also am using a usb keyboard and it is working fine.

So, is it possible to replace just the 3 keys that are no longer working or must I replace the entire keyboard? The 3 keys are 'c', option and control keys on lft side of space key only. So they are sort of clustered together.

Are there vids showing me how to do that?

Thanks again for your help,

Rita

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The ease of replacement depends entirely on what version

by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Oct 22, 2013 9:41AM PDT

of the Model A1181 Macbook.

I recently replaced on on a Model A1181 MacBook 5,1 (See About this Mac for the Model Identifier)
This is the Aluminum unibody one. The Apple recommended replacement is to replace the entire top, the keyboard is not a separate, removable part.
It is not a quick task and involves nearly a hundred tiny screws.

What Model Identifier is your Macbook?

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r. proffitt · Accepted Answer · Oct 22, 2013 4:35AM PDT

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I'm going with no.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 22, 2013 4:35AM PDT

I have seen folk replace a key top but haven't seen anyone fix a keyboard in over 2 decades. It's a monolithic slab and well, not something I've seen folk fix but replace.
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