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2017 macbook pro spacebar sticking
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I returned it and bought a 2014. I'll wait to see if Apple ever corrects the keyboard, but that seems unlikely.
MBP 2017 owners, after paying the $800 for the key board replacement are still seeing the original issue return.
Well, we got bit by the sticky spacebar bug last night. My '15 MBP was perfectly fine the day before, and when I got it out last night it stuck the first time I pressed the key. I contacted Apple Support right away since I've only had this machine for about 2 months. The technician suggested an SMC reset, and I asked if that will make a physically defective component spring back to life. He said no, and told me it would have to go in for service.
Earlier today I dropped it off at my local service center and the technician there told me they are seeing lots of machines with this issue. It's a covered repair, but disappointing that it failed in the first place.
Earlier today I dropped it off at my local service center and the technician there told me they are seeing lots of machines with this issue. It's a covered repair, but disappointing that it failed in the first place.
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"the real issue is the warranty time bomb - all these expensive repairs will cos you and me once the warranty period is over ..."
That's when we'll see the class-action lawsuits begin.
And as a result of them we'll probably also see some kind of "extended repair program", as we saw for the 2011 15"/17" MacBook Pro's with "RadeonGate".
"the real issue is the warranty time bomb - all these expensive repairs will cos you and me once the warranty period is over ..."
That's when we'll see the class-action lawsuits begin.
And as a result of them we'll probably also see some kind of "extended repair program", as we saw for the 2011 15"/17" MacBook Pro's with "RadeonGate".
The "sound" should be a issue. But if it's not working, as in the key is failing to register when hit then it's broken and needs a new top cover. My 2016 had bad keys and needed replacement. They will not replace it under warranty just because the key sounds bad.
We got the logic board replaced under that program, but it recently just died again. A 3rd-party repair shop didn't even want to attempt the repair, regardless of the price.
bless Rossmann!
Learnt why I lost a few of my MacBook Pros even after getting them repaired under Apple Care
The problem is that apparently they don't have a solution for fixing this problem (yet). 2017 keyboards also fail (mine at least is). Maybe they do a redesign this year, but will it be compatible with current laptop versions?
The repair on my MBP was done yesterday, so I picked it up today. They replaced the top panel, and everything was working fine keyboard-wise. It wasn't until I sat down tonight to do some work, and I discovered the right speaker isn't working right. There is sound, but it's very tinny and scratchy plus there is no base at all. So it's going in again tomorrow.
Given two hardware issues in a week, I'm worried about the longevity of this machine. Meanwhile my 2010 MBP keeps on chugging along...
Given two hardware issues in a week, I'm worried about the longevity of this machine. Meanwhile my 2010 MBP keeps on chugging along...
I suspect this boils down to the repair ability of the machine. Try to repair one thing and there is regression elsewhere.
This one turned out to be a quick fix. Apparently, when they replaced the upper lid on my MBP, they didn't properly seat the connectors for the right speaker. I dropped it off for service early this AM, and within an hour they said it was fixed and ready to go. Fingers crossed this is the last time I need to call Apple service.
Threads like these are ruining my plan to buy a refurbished 2017 model when the 2018 models are announced!
When the keyboard breaks and you have to drop off your laptop at the store for a week or two to get it repaired, I count that as cost since I have to spend my time doing all this avoidable stuff. Don’t forget to include your travel times as well.
Good point. That is one reason I always have a few backup systems lying around. I cannot afford to stop working because a piece of office equipment died.
This. Many of us buy expensive laptops not just because of design and durability, but also because of reliability.