Replace space bar key on M2 MacBook Pro 14"

[jha]

How easy is it to change out the spacebar on the 14" Pros? Is it similar to prior generations? I could only find video tutorials on prior generations.

 

[HDFan]

Can't you have it replaced under warranty? What's wrong with it?

 

[Sterkenburg]

Should not be too different from previous generation scissor-style (i.e. non-butterfly) keyboards. I recently got one stuck key on my 16" replaced at an Apple store if that's an option in your area, they asked 0 money and it them 5-10 minutes to do it.

 

[jha]

Can't you have it replaced under warranty? What's wrong with it?

Can the key alone be replaced? Small air bubble on the paint/coating. Not worth messing with if not – I had to exchange several times to get a MacBook that doesn't creak, would rather them not open it up for now

 

[jha]

Should not be too different from previous generation scissor-style (i.e. non-butterfly) keyboards. I recently got one stuck key on my 16" replaced at an Apple store if that's an option in your area, they asked 0 money and it them 5-10 minutes to do it.

Did they replace the key or the whole keyboard?

 

[Fishrrman]

Egads, man, don't *#$# with it.
Or it could end up costing you $$$.

What's a tiny "bubble"?
Post a pic or it ain't true.

 

[Sterkenburg]

Did they replace the key or the whole keyboard?

Just the key. Cannot guarantee they'll do a free swap if it's a small cosmetic issue like what you describe, but if you are under warranty or have Apple Care they're often pretty accommodating. Definitely don't mess with it on your own.

 

[jha]

Just the key. Cannot guarantee they'll do a free swap if it's a small cosmetic issue like what you describe, but if you are under warranty or have Apple Care they're often pretty accommodating. Definitely don't mess with it on your own.

I bought the computer yesterday and already exchanged it several times so wanted just the key and nothing else changed since this one is issue free. I was in and out in 10 mins today, they changed out the key.

 

[wilberforce]

I bought the computer yesterday and already exchanged it several times so wanted just the key and nothing else changed since this one is issue free. I was in and out in 10 mins today, they changed out the key.

Thanks for reporting this key swap was easily done

 

[Sterkenburg]

Thanks for reporting this key swap was easily done

Pretty nuts to think that basic stuff like this required a complete top case replacement at some point. The butterfly design really was one of Apple's worst hardware design failures. Upgraded my 2018 MBP after a mere 3y just to get rid of that (plus hop onto AS of course) and couldn't be a happier camper.