Comments on: Apple Keyboard (Aluminum) keycap removal

By: meemyi

meemyi — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:08:53 +0000

I tried this on my iMac keyboard, as I also prefer the Dvorak layout. It worked just as you said – but I found that the F and J scissors are rotated 90˚CW. F, J, H and U still fit into their new spots just fine, albeit turned.

Thanks for the info!

By: michael r

michael r — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:24:50 +0000

Hey guys–

I followed these directions and it worked with all the keys except the shift key. I broke two of the tabs on the little white squares what lock together and rise/fall with the keyboard. Is there anywhere I can go to get a replacement shift key? or would i have to take it to the apple store?

By: Exor

Exor — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:08:12 +0000

When I popped my keys back in using the Dvorak layout, I noticed that certain keys (J, U, F, and H) had to be put in different directions. Did anybody else face this issue?

By: Ottmar

Ottmar — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:52:15 +0000

My favourite spillages are Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Removing the key caps has been an easy task. Cleaning the remaining cavities with cotton swaps removed the grape stains and left the little contraptions shine again. The mulfunctioning regions of the keyboard, however, did not experience resurrection. Tomorrow, I woll see my Apple dealer and later, I will consult the friendly clerk at Jacques’ Wine Depot for lyophillized Merlot or so.

Do better,
Ottmar

PS: this message is typed with an antique “Cherry” device made in the Czech Republic!

PS2: Anyone out there making a living with aluminum recycling? I got a gift for you!

By: Harald

Harald — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:10:44 +0000

Thanks alot for this Andy, I wasnt sure how to start, but I whipped a bottle of isopropanol out and followed your instructions. Now I can finally type efficient again =)

By: JO

JO — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:01:49 +0000

This worked on my iMac 7,1 Aluminum keyboard!

Following Andy’s instructions – remove the keycap from the top, once the two clips are free, I was able to gently push the bottom of the key, up and away.

Brillant!

By: rosecity2010

rosecity2010 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:34:31 +0000

p.s. The Shift key gave me some trouble. The little plastic things came out different than the others and I had to reassemble them a few times… tricky little guys but I got it.

By: rosecity2010

rosecity2010 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:20:53 +0000

Wow. Thanks so much for posting this. I dropped my pb & j (yes, careless of me – I will not eat near my computer again!) and frantically searched for some advice on cleaning my aluminum 13″ macbook keys. The steps here were clear and helpful. just used some cotton pads and a little rubbing alcohol. Once I figured out how the little pieces worked, it was a lot easier to remove and replace the other keys. Again, many thanks.

By: Rik Stavale

Rik Stavale — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:10:42 +0000

Thanks for detailing how to remove these keys, it was very helpful. I did/do still have a problem with the number “0″ key however. Unlike the smaller keys, the number “0″ has 2 small wires that have to be aligned before the key is snapped into place. I don’t have any problem inserting the wires under the hooks however getting the key to snap into place so it’s still springy still eludes me. Any suggestions?

thanks

By: ThinkMud

ThinkMud — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:31:47 +0000

Where can you buy keys for the standard Apple keyboard that comes with MacPros?

my F and J keys are almost smooth now, so i can’t feel where the raised part is:(

Thanks!