Well I was just typing a review of my MBP, hit shift to capitalize, and the shift guy just plain fell off. I didnt break it, just fell off. So now I just have an empty spot on the keyboard, and the shift key on my desk. PLEASE HELP me. I know I could go to the apple store, but if i could save a trip, id greatly appreciate it.
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Shift Key Fell Off MBP!!!
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Put it back in.......
don't know if they are the same as on the powerbook, but if they are check out ifixit.com for how to do it
don't know if they are the same as on the powerbook, but if they are check out ifixit.com for how to do it
My W key fell off my powerbook, and they had to replace the whole bloody keyboard! UPS came round, took the 'book, and had it back to me in 2 days - not bad turnaround, but pretty inconvenient for such a seemingly insignificant problem!
If it has a little hinge on the bottom that looks like an "X" when you hold the key as it should lie on the keyboard, its the same system as the powerbook. Look up the key replacement guide for that.
I pulled off my right arrow key once by accident whilst trying to remove a crumb that had wandered in. It was quite a hassle to get it back on againl, but I managed after 10 mins or so.
Edit: here's a good guide from Apple http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88106
I pulled off my right arrow key once by accident whilst trying to remove a crumb that had wandered in. It was quite a hassle to get it back on againl, but I managed after 10 mins or so.
Edit: here's a good guide from Apple http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88106
Trust me, make an appointment. Even when I do that, they take a good half an hour before they see me (after my appointment time).
If the key isn't broken, it shouldn't be a big deal at all. They'll just pop that sucker back on.
If the key isn't broken, it shouldn't be a big deal at all. They'll just pop that sucker back on.
hob said:
Lucky you...I gave Apple my PB with a hyperactive "K" key for keyboard replacement and I'm still waiting to get it back. It's been a week and a half...I'm getting a bit peeved.
WildCowboy said:
I'm guessing you don't have an Apple repair center in your area? When you have minor problems like keyboard issues, the best thing to do is have them order the neccesary parts and they can repair it in a few hours.
When I got my powerbook a year ago brand new one of the keys was also "hyperactive" I just emailed my local apple store, got them to order me a new keyboard, brought it in and picked it up a few hours later. Piece of cake!
mfacey said:
How do you even find out where an Apple repair center is? I just went to the flagship Apple Store here in San Francisco...I don't know where the repair center is that they send stuff out to. They called me yesterday to say that my computer is ready for pick up, so I'm heading off to the Apple Store again within the hour. A week and a half for a simple keyboard replacement is a bit much, but I'll be glad to have my machine back.
WildCowboy said:
Well I'm guessing that they must not do any repairs in-house at the store in SF. My local apple authorized reseller here in rotterdam (its a full-blown Apple store, just not owned by Apple) does minor repairs in-house and sometimes even while you wait.
I have to guess there must be apple repair "shops" in the SF area aswell. Just getting a good technician with the right parts can keep you out of the formal and (sometimes) slow Apple repair circuit.
Either way, at least you have your mac back again!
