It’s quite normal if this is a quality control problem. Few product defect doesn’t make the whole product line a failure.
And what’s important is Apple willing to replace this defected products.
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Damage to Edges of Magic Keyboard
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It’s quite normal if this is a quality control problem. Few product defect doesn’t make the whole product line a failure.
And what’s important is Apple willing to replace this defected products.
I fear that the same thing will soon happen to my keyboard as I start to leave the house more with the iPad. While I don’t expect the durability of an aluminum MacBook I do expect it to be higher quality than my 1990 Trapper Keeper from school.
Oh yes, that is mighty big of Apple to be willing to replace a defective product
Question... is this ”defect” a manufacturing issue or a design issue? Is the covering too thin for the metal/plastic substructure?
You can tell it’s a fragile product. The softish plastic with sharp corners would probably fray if even scraped along a painted drywall with minimal force. A drop would probably result in significant scuffs.
Im getting a soft iPad sleeve for when I place it in my backpack as I’m sure the texture of the pack would also eventually scuff the MK.
When I back pack it, I use a 10 year old Waterfield sleeve from my long retired 11” MBA. Its a snug fit and seems almost perfect.
You will not find these for sale anymore.
You will not find these for sale anymore.
A quick update on this thread:
5 Months later, this replacement Magic Keyboard is like brand new. That problem is not there.
This leads me to believe that that was a defect unique to that one keyboard.
I treat it the same as I treated that one. With absolute care.
5 Months later, this replacement Magic Keyboard is like brand new. That problem is not there.
This leads me to believe that that was a defect unique to that one keyboard.
I treat it the same as I treated that one. With absolute care.
Thanks for the update. I’m curious on where and how you use your keyboard? Is it mostly at home? Do you throw it in a bag or backpack often?
Mine doesn’t go anywhere, yet. I have a decal over mine, from decalgirl.com (amazing btw) so it looks new. But the corners are of course not protected and that’s the spot I am worried would get frayed sticking it in a backpack.
I go to my local coffee shop a lot to do work, and my iPad is always going in and out of my backpack. No damage. I would still be careful, just don’t jam it into your backpack.
I have a dbrand skin on mine, so everything is protected but the edges, likewise to yours. I think it’s fine, as long as you be careful.
Waterfield will make a case to fit your new iPad Pro. No problem. I just bought one that holds my 2020 12.9 and Magic Keyboard. Every sleeve I've ordered from them is a nice snug fit.
Hi. I have the same problem with my magic keyboard with just 6 months of use. What are these blue triangle stuff you used? Did they somehow smooth the edges?
Oh looks great that seems to do its job. Hope to find something like this for my 11-inch magic keyboard. I had issues on the edges now after 6 months of use and could be placing it in the backpack caused this.
Nope. I just got a free replacement from Apple Support. The blue things didn’t help.
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