I believe this is because it updates the actual firmware on the computer, and if the update process is interrupted (example: battery runs out), the process gets interrupted and your keyboard may not work at all.
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MacBook, MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0
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I bought my 2.16 CD MBP in June or July 06. This update does not show up in my software update (running Leopard). I guess this is not an issue for me?
Hey guys!
Everytime I am running "Software update", even after installing the keyboard firmware update, it is still showing up everytime as a new update??????!!!!!
I think what you are seeing is after downloading the update, the Software Update app checks again for more updates (because of the recently updated software). If it does not find any new updates, it will just display the update that you just downloaded. There is a green circle or something next to it showing that it has been downloaded/installed. All this means is that you have installed that update and there are no more updates after updating that one.
There is nothing wrong with what is happening. That is the way it works.
Because you haven't paid Apple the $129 it deserves so you can update their buggy keyboard firmware.
Hey, I use numbers with two decimal places all the time - oh, wait, no, nobody does.
Somebody probably mentioned 'class action'...
errr... My Macbook gets warmer if I disable one core (processor preferences) because the heat is concentrated on one core and thus is harder to cool. Batteries are warm when in use, especially when charging. Also, removing the battery allows air to get directly to the laptop's frame which is good for cooling.
Good to know. Downloading the update now... Thank you Apple
PS: Why can someone vote negative to this news?
Because the presence of the issue in SHIPPING code is appalling.
Mine installed with no trouble. I don't think I had that bug anyways. At least, I never noticed the problem happening. But it's good to know that it should be prevented in the future with this update.
I'm happy with this update, it's added three extra keys. It's a pity that Tiger users didn't get it too though
Thank you so much Apple. I was feeling quite upset today in life and this has made my day feel a bit better. I've always wonder whether it's my keyboard being too new so it doesn't register the key as sensitive as I would like it to or whether it's defective or not. I never feel comfortable typing on the keyboard on the Macbook because it somehow miss some keystrokes (not necessarily the first one) since I type fast (100wpm+). Now the keyboard feels so much more sensitive and I feel confident typing on the Macbook again without error.
Thank you so much. I thought I was the only one experiencing this.
Just wondering, do you people ever send feedback or bug issues to Apple via their web form to inform them about these things? If not, how do they know?
dL
Thank you so much. I thought I was the only one experiencing this.
Just wondering, do you people ever send feedback or bug issues to Apple via their web form to inform them about these things? If not, how do they know?
dL
I just checked for updates on my Macbook and it says everything is up to date
yeah, when i tried to install it i got the message, "your keyboard does not need the update." go figure.
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That also means that you have 9 to 10 hours for other people to beta test the patch and see if there are reports of problems.
I just don't understand why people would rush to install a patch while they are using their system away from home. That's riscy computing...be safe, not sorry.
That also means that you have 9 to 10 hours for other people to beta test the patch and see if there are reports of problems.
I just don't understand why people would rush to install a patch while they are using their system away from home. That's riscy computing...be safe, not sorry.
It's not that weird, and wouldn't take you a while to figure out, if you bothered to RTFT.
The fix only works with Leopard, although it affects Tiger users as well.
The temperature could drop 40 degrees with the battery removed for many reasons, one is that in the MBPs, the CPU clock speed is significantly slower with no battery (get a CPU Monitoring app that is able to monitor the CPU clock and see how low it goes for your model), also you have less insulation, and you have no heat from the battery itself, wether it is charging or discharging.
Yes, people send feedback. They don't sit around wondering if their keyboard should/shouldn't be dropping keystrokes because "it's too new."
This issue has been on Apple's discussion board for months. And for you and others to issue "thank yous" to Apple for finally fixing this (only for Leopard users), is pitiful.
I've had the same problem with my MB since i bought it july 06. I've taken it to the apple store 3x: first time they kept it, checked it out, and said nothing was wrong; second time they diagnosed a faulty keyboard and sent it out for replacement (took about a week); third time they just checked it at the genius bar and said they didn't feel anything wrong. It's NOT horrible...just much higher missed-stroke count than on other keyboards.
I was hoping this might fix that, but i get the response that i don't need this update. Anyone know how to find out whether a july 06 MB is a "late 06" model? apparently not. And is there anyway to look at system profiler to determine whether they keyboard's running the right version? somewhere in this thread a person said it updated them from 0.13 to 0.18. but my system profiler says "Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad: Version: 0.64"
Both "Cores" are physically located on the same Die. You make absolotely no sense.
And if you knew anything about CPU cooling or for that matter how apple laptops dissipate heat you'd realize how retarded you sound.
So here's the dilemma. Stick with Tiger and lose the first key stroke after keyboard inactivity or reinstall Leopard, fix the keyboard issue but lose airport connectivity. Hmmm.....
Thanks Apple for finding a fix.
F-U Apple for making it for Leopard only.
Thanks Apple for finding a fix.
F-U Apple for making it for Leopard only.