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Shift key is pressed down all the time
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Is there some debris (a piece of the plastic pins) left in the hole? Try to remove it. Maybe sucking it with a vacuum cleaner would do the job.
If it doesn't work, I guess you would have to open it yourself... see ifixit.com for instructions on the disassembly. However, by looking at the instructions, I can see they don't provide the keyboard disassembly steps. Maybe it is glued to the body of the machine? What model is it, anyways?
Or, the safe way, go see an authorized apple tech.
The problem is not the actual key, its the spongy part under it and for some reason its pressed down which it should be released. I check around for a new keyboard and none of them come with that part. Anyone got any idea, can't afford to take it to apple store as they charge mad, and if I can find the part I can change it.
You should be able to pop the rubber up just by gently flicking it sideways.
If not, a dress-making pin might be able to "pick" it up. Don't force the pin all the way thru the rubber.
A pic might help.
EDIT: that piece of rubber is actually part of a full sheet that covers the entire area of the keyboard so replacing just that piece isn't really possible.
EDIT 2: You should be seeing something like this
If not, a dress-making pin might be able to "pick" it up. Don't force the pin all the way thru the rubber.
A pic might help.
EDIT: that piece of rubber is actually part of a full sheet that covers the entire area of the keyboard so replacing just that piece isn't really possible.
EDIT 2: You should be seeing something like this
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I think what you saying is correct, the rubber is part of the sheet but does the sheet not come with the keyboard?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250639378329&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Yes, it's part of the full assembly.
From the bottom, you get a former (usually thin aluminum). Then a thin plastic sheet with silver tracks on the top. Next a thin plastic sheet with holes for each key. Then another thin plastic sheet with silver tracks on the underside. Above that is your rubber sheet with the nodules that spring up, then another thin aluminum sheet (or plastic) which gives the key caps something to snap onto.
Phew...
Just make sure you get the correct keyboard as Apple often changes the position of the keyboard connecting cable.
EDIT:
the 2.0Ghz MacBook 13" Late 2008 is a non-backlit keyboard
the 2.4Ghz MacBook 13" Late 2008 is a BACKLIT keyboard
The URL you provided on eBay confuses the matter by using "MacBook Pro" in the title but says "MacBook" in the description.
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Funny, but that looks ok to me.
I know I fix computers all the time and never had this before, anyway will get the new keyboard and let you guys know, but I have to do my deep examination to see why is that.
Remove the keyboard ?
But seriously, to disable it in EFI isn't possible AFAIK.
All jokes aside, you could disconnect the keyboard cable and use a USB keyboard temporarily. Unless the power button is connected via the keyboard.
EDIT: which it seems it is.
EDIT2: The only other option (other than replacing the keyboard) would be to slide a small piece of paper between the top-most and bottom-most thin sheets of plastic that have the tracks on them. You may need a sharp point to separate the 3 plastic sheets initially. If you can physically separate the contact area directly beneath the round, raised button then they should permanently break contact.
DO NOT cut the plastic sheet thru a silver track or other keys could become disabled.
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Remove the keyboard ?
But seriously, to disable it in EFI isn't possible AFAIK.
All jokes aside, you could disconnect the keyboard cable and use a USB keyboard temporarily. Unless the power button is connected via the keyboard.
EDIT: which it seems it is.
EDIT2: The only other option (other than replacing the keyboard) would be to slide a small piece of paper between the top-most and bottom-most thin sheets of plastic that have the tracks on them. You may need a sharp point to separate the 3 plastic sheets initially. If you can physically separate the contact area directly beneath the round, raised button then they should permanently break contact.
DO NOT cut the plastic sheet thru a silver track or other keys could become disabled.
Had a go with paper and no success
Ahh... so the problem has been shifted then?
Pleased to see it's all working. Did you do the replacement yourself?
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Heh.. try a 12" Powerbook Optical drive or DC In socket.
And yes, I've done several optical drives on those.
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Heh.. try a 12" Powerbook Optical drive or DC In socket.
And yes, I've done several optical drives on those.
Oh god, nightmare