Swap Keys?

[guyducati]

I have a question. I think that the unibody Macbook Pro would look sweet if it had white keys. I already own a wireless Apple keyboard, so I was thinking, would it be possible to swap the keys? Has anyone ever done/tried this?

Thanks

 

[r.j.s]

Yes, It is possible, but it will take some time.

 

[MartyF81]

Wow that would be cool... so would the black keys on my Wireless Keyboard.

 

[lewis82]

I tought you couldn't disassemble the keyboards in Unibodies... especially the backlit ones.

 

[peapody]

I have a question. I think that the unibody Macbook Pro would look sweet if it had white keys. I already own a wireless Apple keyboard, so I was thinking, would it be possible to swap the keys? Has anyone ever done/tried this?

Thanks

Nope.

I tried it.

The hinges are different on the back of the top row of keys, so the plastic that you put the scissor part into on the back of the keys is in a different place. Also the sizing is off for that top row. I think you can do the other keys though. I can't remember if I was able to at least fit those.

 

[peapody]

FYI I tried to replace the keys from my kb to my macbook air, and actually I had it reversed.

The top keys fit. Once you start getting into the numbers and letters they don't. Sucks! but it's alright haha.

 

[AnonMac50]

The MBP keyboard is backlit but the keyboard of the wireless keyboard are not. Therefor, the keys won't light up on your MBP.

 

[guyducati]

Ok, it looks like it doesn't work. Thanks for the replies. Now I won't destroy $1500 worth of stuff