Replacing keys with white versions?

[AppleTech22]

Looking to customize my 2013 retina 15" MBP a little bit more, and would love to do something with the keys. Is there a way I can swap out my black keys for white ones? Tried putting on the delete key from my wired keyboard, but the connection prongs on the bottom seemed to be different. Either that, or I was doing something wrong.


Has anyone had any luck with a project like this?


Thanks!

 

[Samuelsan2001]

You could try tippex!!

 

[Closingracer]

Looking to customize my 2013 retina 15" MBP a little bit more, and would love to do something with the keys. Is there a way I can swap out my black keys for white ones? Tried putting on the delete key from my wired keyboard, but the connection prongs on the bottom seemed to be different. Either that, or I was doing something wrong.


Has anyone had any luck with a project like this?


Thanks!

They sell skins why not just use those? cheaper and easier

 

[Aneef]

Looking to customize my 2013 retina 15" MBP a little bit more, and would love to do something with the keys. Is there a way I can swap out my black keys for white ones? Tried putting on the delete key from my wired keyboard, but the connection prongs on the bottom seemed to be different. Either that, or I was doing something wrong.


Has anyone had any luck with a project like this?


Thanks!

As mentioned in my above comment, why don't use something like this http://kbcovers.com/colors-keyboard-cover/ ?

 

[AppleTech22]

Thank you all for the comments, but as I said very clearly I am looking to absolutely replace the keys. Every solution you mentioned is of subpar quality, otherwise I would not have posted this thread. Keyboard skins are ****. They fall off, mark up your screen, and have the worst feel when typing. Using whiteout or any coloring would present an unpleasant texture to the keys and would not stand a chance against regular usage.

If anyone has actually found an answer or solution, I would love to know! I think it would be a very cool look!

 

[JTToft]

Have you tried with keys from the Late 2009 and later white unibody MacBook, or possibly the even older models?

 

[Ovedius]

I don't have any tips but I would love to see pictures if you succeed!

 

[1madman1]

I was thinking about doing this once with my pre-retina MBP, but never got around to trying. No longer have the computer so it won't be happening. I never found any confirmation as to if the keycaps were compatible.

Years ago, I swapped the keys on my Powerbook G4 (translucent black) and an iBook G3 (translucent white). They fit just fine, though it didn't quite look right. I've seen people swap keys between the pre-unibody MacBooks as well.

 

[PKBeam]

I have done this before. It depends on the key mechanisms.
Keys from a white MacBook or wired keyboard might use a different plastic clip or they'll probably be too tall and leave marks on the screen. The only other option I can think of is an apple wireless keyboard but those look like they use the taller keys.

Actually I'm pretty sure apple has never released a white version of the keys used in the newer MBA/rMBPs. White on grey looks inferior anyway, at least to me. Maybe bleach the keys or use paint?