Temporarily Remove a Key from a Macbook
MacBooks are great computers, and they don't break very often. However, sometimes something will get stuck under a key and you will need to take the key out to find what you lost. Read on to find out how!
Steps
- Find a well-lit area and locate a nail file or Swiss Army knife with a nail file tool.
- Slide the nail file under the key you want to remove, and pull the key out. Watch the video for the exact method. It will feel like something is breaking, but it is perfectly fine. Make sure to retain all of the small pieces from underneath the key if they fall off.
- Replacing keys varies by whether you have removed the key assembly or not.
- If the small white pieces underneath the key are still attached to the computer, all you need to do is push the key very hard back into its place until it clicks.
- If the small white pieces have fallen out, you will need to insert them back into the keyboard before putting the key back on.
Tips
- Avoid merely using brute force to remove the key; instead, use the method shown in the video.
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