Can I take the buttons off the keyboard??

[jamin00]

I got a sticky button, the volume up button and cant see anything. Wondered if I can pop the button off for cleaning before I try it and can tget it back on properly.

Thanks

 

[MacKid]

Yeah, they're designed to snap off and click back on. The Geniuses actually have a fancy little tool to do it, but it's basically just a plastic stick with a little fork at the end. Just be firm and don't push down too hard with whatever you choose to wedge under the key. A fingernail has worked for me, but it seems harder on the rMBP with its thinner keys.

 

[leman]

I have used a toothpick to do this. Just be careful and don't apply too much force.

 

[jamin00]

Will try now, cheers guys.

 

[jamin00]

Damn, broke a key.

Can I get it repaired by them at the Apple stores??

 

[Orange Crane]

They can fix it, but if you have any apple authorized repair shops in your area (not "the apple store") I'd suggest calling around. The shop I worked at in the past kept a drawer full of dead keyboards specifically for freebie key replacements.

 

[jamin00]

Coolio, will see what I can find tomorrow 🙂