How to Remove and Clean Sticky Keys on M1 Macbook Air Step by Step Repair (Very Detailed Fix)

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How to Remove and Clean Sticky Keys on M1 Macbook Air Step by Step Repair (Very Detailed Fix)
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We have a 2020 m1 Macbook air 13'' that had some sticky after spill damage from the previous owner, probably some soda or coffee. I don't like crunchy keys that stick down and don't come back up properly so we decided to remove the keys that were damaged, clean them, then reassemble. It was only a few key but we used this as an opportunity to show how to take off all of the types of keys on the keyboard it well worth the repair. It will work for all of m1 macbook airs and 2020 macbook airs with intel (i3, i5) and m1 macbook pro as well as the 2020 macbook pros with intel (i5, i7) with the same keyboard switch design, and it will work similarly with other keyboards you may have to do more digging to how the keys attach to the switch. Cleaning your m1 macbook air keyboard or single keys after a spill could save you the discomfort of crunchy keys and could also save you from having to get a new computer. If you are looking for how to replace apple M1 MacBook Air Keys, this video is for you.
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Things we used in this repair
- Playing Cards
- Toothpicks
-Isopropyl alcohol 91%
-Toothbrush head
-Plate
-Towel
This video should work for the following models
⭐️ M1 Macbook Air Key Removal and Repair
⭐️ 2020 Intel Macbook Air Key Removal and Repair
⭐️ M1 Macbook Pro Key Removal and Repair
⭐️ 2020 Intel Macbook Pro Key Removal and Repair
⭐️ Macbook Pro 16 2019-2020 (Without the Notch) Removal and Repair
⭐️ Macs after the butterfly keyboard but before the new Gen M2 and the new 14'' macbook pros and the 2021+ macbook pros with the notch in the screens. (I am not sure if the m2 macbooks have the same key switch and keycap design)
Video Index
00:00 Intro
00:38 Overview of Entire Process
1:26 5 Tips Before Starting to Clean your Macbook Keyboard
2:43 Isolate What Needs to be cleaned
3:33 Removing the Esc, F Keys (top row half keys)
4:40 Removing the Square Keys (Letters and Numbers and Punctuation)
5:12 Removing the Tab Key or Delete Key
5:56 Removing the Caps Lock or Return Key
6:18 Removing the Shift Key
7:42 Removing the Space Bar Key
9:18 Cleaning the Keycaps
10:08 Cleaning the Keyboard Switches on the computer
10:50 Reinstalling the Keys
11:09 Installing the Spacebar Key
12:45 Installing the Shift Key
13:35 Caps Lock (Return Key) Install
14:00 Tab (delete key) Install
14:19 Installing the Square Keys (Letters and Numbers and Punctuation)
14:36 Installing the Esc, F Keys (top row half keys)
15:03 Removing the arrow keys up down left right ⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️
16:50 Installing the arrow keys up down left right ⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️
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@Johnny-vn1qf 2 ай бұрын

I hate to leave comments like this, but if you have sticky keys, DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. You will damage the aluminum hooks and the keys will not pop back in. Just take your laptop to the Apple Store or someone with the appropriate tools. Trust me.

@thecollegepicker 2 ай бұрын

Let me pin this to warn everyone

@Johnny-vn1qf 2 ай бұрын

@@thecollegepicker If it works for some, great. But it didn't work for me. That is all I can say and the purpose of my comment.

@forjwoo 2 ай бұрын

may i ask what macbook you own?

@Coldsteak 2 ай бұрын

@@Johnny-vn1qf Sounds like you just messed up and are blaming the video

@_HJ_K 2 ай бұрын

Worked perfectly for me, dude is probably too dumb and fcked up his keys while disasembling and blaming it on this video lol. Yeah go find those apple store geniuses, they'll charge you fifty dollars for simply wiping the screen for you. but I guess that's the tax to pay for being THIS dumb and clumsy that you can fk up a simple task like this

@tiffy3865 Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! My delete key felt weird and following your tutorial I was able to clean it and reinstall it! Thank you!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Enjoy your working keyboard, good work.

@mohammadnafisidraque3762 4 ай бұрын

i'm having the same issue with the delete key as well. Something must be wrong about the delete key of macs lol

@mv1adimirov 8 ай бұрын

Top video! I've tried to remove my spacebar with instructions from different video, but I struggled and yours nailed it! I was troubling to reinstall the spacebar but you explained it in the best way!

@vaidik03 5 ай бұрын

Woah! Thank you so so much! It's been just 5 months since I bought my M2 Macbook Air and it's spacebar started to squeak! Now me being a typist, this was really bothering me. So, I watched your tutorial closely and then attempted to safely remove the spacebar using an UNO card and a toothpick. It worked! I did exactly what you said, cleaned my spacebar and then installed them back just the way you mentioned. You, my sir, just saved me a trip to the Apple store. You are the GOAT. Thank you so much once again and God bless you!

@johnowow 8 ай бұрын

Life saver. The most detailed and in depth video that helped me fix my speaking space bar in my 2019 16” MBP!

@FionaSmith-jr5ht Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the details! I was taking some of my number keys and the "delete" key off to clean them and I could not get them back on properly! In a panic, I looked up how to do it, and your video was the only one that gave me the details that I needed. Everyone else kept saying "just press it in," but obviously it's more complicated than that. You're a life saver!!!

@everdimension Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! One thing I'll add: if you have compressed air, but it didn't help, then the trick with the card lifting up the key can be a good next step. Without trying to take the key off, lift the key with the card as described with the video and try blowing air under the key again. With the key lifted, it might be enough to do the trick

@NathanMaingard Ай бұрын

You are about the fourth video I've tried. They all gave me little bits of what I needed. But yours gave me everything. Hallelujah, my delete key lives again!

@bogxd Жыл бұрын

What an amazing tutorial honestly. Don't need to clean the keys just yet but watched all the way through anyway.

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support 🙏🙏

@hvnsenn 18 күн бұрын

i dont know if i did something wrong but when i put the square keys back in they stay stuck inside the hole and they dont come back up

@lightyagmi4925 12 күн бұрын

Facing the same issue

@ryanbrowne4374 Жыл бұрын

Big thanks Eric! My delete Key didn't have the same feel it used to and it was driving me nuts! Watched the relevant sections a few times, got out a playing card and a sharpened matchstick (no toothpicks in the house apparently, despite being in the middle of sweetcorn season), and went to town. Back in business now, with that magic feeling restored. Thanks again!!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Good work Ryan! Im glad you were able to improvise with what you had. Strong DIYer 💪

@eldlevin Жыл бұрын

SAME OMG it helps a lot!!!! thank you so muchh ERIC!!

@bernardosuss Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. I had something restraining the click on the F12 key of my Macbook Air M2 (2022). I used a adhesive plastic sheet instead of the card and a plastic toothpick instead of the wooden one. Just lifting the key was enough for the dust to roll off and the key came back to normal. Thank you so much!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Good work 🤝

@rahulsawn Жыл бұрын

Thank you, man. Something was stuck in my 'W' key and I couldn't use it. Following these detailed instruction ensured I remedied the issue without damaging anything!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Good work!

@craigstutzman7651 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH!! This was hugely informative and incredibly helpful. Got my sticky key taken care of

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Happy to help 🤝

@parisblues91 Жыл бұрын

Update: Thank you so much for making this video! It worked like a charm. It took me about two hours to do. I recommend using a 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol because it has a faster evaporation if you are worried about the inside parts being a little wet. This is the clearest video ever! I spilled hot tea with honey on my laptop and the keys were so sticky but they are just like new now! I highly recommend this video and subscribing to this channel. My problem is completely fixed! Thanks again!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Good work 🤝 glad you were able to do it and that the video helped. Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Merry Christmas to you and your family

@dragonslayer6559 11 ай бұрын

can i use a 70% ipa?

@lynnstevenson11 11 ай бұрын

THAT'S AMAZING IT WORKED SO GOOD FOR YOU . I'LL ASK MY 30YR OLD KID IF HE'LL DO THIS FOR ME. ....THE SPACE BAR KEY IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST.....UGH JUSST TAKES SO LONG TO WRITE A QUICK NOTE NOTE....NEVER DRINK MY SWEET COFFEE NEXT TO IT AGAIN GGRR....THANKS FOR VIDEO X

@parisblues91 11 ай бұрын

@@dragonslayer6559 70% works also.

@TheAbdorito 11 күн бұрын

Does Your Mac Still Work After All That Time ? You See I Spilled Some Coffee On Mine And I'm So Worried That It Will Break Any Time Soon It's Been A Month Since The Incident But I'm Still Anxious Is Yours Still Working Let Me Know And Thank You In Advance :) .

@athys8616 Жыл бұрын

you are a life saver im not even kidding or exaggerating, my shift button doesnt work and i have this deadline. I did pour some sweet liquid and at that time just assumed its gonna be okay, until today it doesnt work. Then i found your video and, at first skeptical if im gonna broke it but i just decided to do it and your method WORKED thank you so much, you also helped to save lots of money. Thank you so much hope you have a wonderful life!

@danwaterloo3549 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! great video. my left shift key was stuck (after removal, I realized there was some sticky stuff holding it in place. Ordered a new keycap, took the old one off, cleaned the sticky stuff out with alcohol, and installed the new shift keycap per your exact instructions. Worked perfectly!!! Thanks again.

@fayoumio Жыл бұрын

Finally found the video I needed a year ago. Thank you for the detailed explanation. My left side shift, tab, caps lock, Q, A and Z keys were super sticky. Took a risk and managed this with 50% alcohol, took me 30 minutes all in. This was like a holiday gift! Thanks again!

@WhyWouldYouDoThisSeriously Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same problem, and I’m going to do this very soon.

@ConcordMass Жыл бұрын

hey, im just asking u since u commented quite recently, but do u know how to pull the square keys down? (4:55)... i cant seem to get it out no matter how hard I pull

@DeLaSocialDotCo 7 ай бұрын

My return scissor key is either collapsed or I am doing something wrong. When I reapply it is just pushed all of the way in and not bouncing back up like the others. Can someone ping me at what point in the video he reapplies the return key?

@Gamingwithcameraman-nh6cp 6 ай бұрын

shout up kid

@huntingupland 5 ай бұрын

Some soy boy at the Apple store was going to charge me $400 to to replace entire keyboard after the actual tech said he could clean the keys. You saved me a ton of money. I had the keys removed, cleaned and reinstalled in the time it took to watch your tutorial 👍🏻👍🏻

@thecollegepicker 5 ай бұрын

Best comment ever

@harizimmer9649 4 ай бұрын

Im from india they are charging 45k inr for the keyboard alone even if one key is faulty

@inancgun 4 ай бұрын

Same thing happened to me thank you for everything

@3DHDcat 4 ай бұрын

the soyboy was doing the most valuable companys bidding. Soyjack was only getting $20 dollars out of $400. Given the popularity and presentation apple, and the normies it attracts. They are rolling in cash from the lower mid and upper working class.

@thecollegepicker 4 ай бұрын

Thank you@@3DHDcat for the clarification.

@patrykgrosicki7516 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you for amazing guide, hypothetically, I consider what would happen I broke or damaged this aluminium part you mentioned of under the space bar? Then, is it necessary to replace the whole keyboard as it seems to be inherent part of it, or is there a way to repair only that one?

@RCTUN748 Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for sharing. Would this tutorial also be applicable to the 2021 M1 Max 16" model? My spacebar has been making an annoying noise since day one. At the beginning of the day, it usually doesn't make the sound, but as I work longer, it starts making a really irritating friction noise. Yes, it doesn't affect the usage and one could even say that it's normal, but that sound is driving me crazy. I've carefully gone through your tutorial and I was wondering if that noise could be caused by the metal support bar at the bottom of the spacebar rubbing against the so-called aluminum alloy mechanism. If this tutorial is for this mac, perhaps I could take it apart and apply some silicone to see if it helps? Thanks a lot.

@nicolasgonzalez9281 10 ай бұрын

That was extremely clear and straight-forward. Thank you very much!!

@thecollegepicker 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@arguchik Жыл бұрын

This worked absolutely great! Last week I spilled something sticky and gross on my keyboard, and the keys have been sticking ever since. It took me two hours, but I managed to remove every single key on my MacBook Air, clean everything, and reinstall the key pads. It's working perfectly - in fact, better than it was prior to the spill. It's like new. I'm so happy - not a single mishap, all scissor mechanisms, awning clips, and butterfly clips are intact and in working order.

@arguchik Жыл бұрын

P.S. Thank you so much!!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Wow, excellent work and following instructions meticulously. You are very welcome. Happy to help 😃

@Bigheadguyfromsmolmovie 8 ай бұрын

dude you're a life saver. i spilled some stuff on my right shift key and i just followed your tutorial and its not sticky now!!! TYSM

@TheAbdorito 11 күн бұрын

does your mac still work after all that time ? you see i spilled some coffee on mine and i'm so worried that it will break any time soon it's been a month since the incident but i'm still anxious is yours still working let me know and thank you in advance :) .

@grithic Жыл бұрын

ive been waiting for a video like this for a year. this is so helpful, thank you!

@briannorwick Жыл бұрын

this video was gold! Your camera angle made it perfect for me to follow your removal and installation steps! Thanks!!!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Glad you got it all fixed up 👍

@alleyeballs Жыл бұрын

Good instructions - I used a small makeup brush instead of a tooth brush so I could clean the edges more finely, and 99.9% isopropyl.

@RedNeckBiker109 Жыл бұрын

Used this to remove and clean all the keys on my mac book pro max m1. Everything went great on the re install of the keys until i got to the Tab and ESC key. No matter how many times i have tried they seat too far down and engage or press the tab key and esc key continuously... any suggestions or ideas as to what the problem may be. I have ordered new keys just to be on the safe side in the event some part of the key or the white plastic part of on the keyboard is damaged. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

@JesseForrest Жыл бұрын

One of the most helpful tutorials I've seen! Apple iCare wanted me to wait 3 to 5 days in repair (down from the usual 7 days) and possibly wait another week to receive parts from overseas. Thanks to you I was able to fix the keys myself.

@harrimustonen812 Жыл бұрын

And would have charged a lot 😅

@senyegit4 8 ай бұрын

thanks a lot just finished cleaning the entire keyboard. I got this m1 from my sister who spilled sweet tea on it. we thought it was unfixable but it was however the keys were super sticky. took me like 2 hours but worth doing it.

@varunreddy695 2 ай бұрын

Was it easy?

@mitchellobatake8273 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. My space bar is like new now. Easy to follow and very thorough.

@InnbparkAdmin 3 ай бұрын

You're the best and an absolute lifesaver! Machines Apple was super unfriendly and made me queue 45 minutes only to tell me that I have to pay $500 and ensure all files are backed up and leave the laptop with them for 2 weeks to 'fix' the sticky keys. Because the only way is to change the entire keyboard. Followed this tutorial and got it all fixed in less than an hour. THANK YOU!

@thecollegepicker 3 ай бұрын

Sounds about right 🤝

@lesleymorton6007 7 ай бұрын

OK - I really didn't want to try this. But I did as suggested and listened to the whole thing before trying ANYTHING! was able to remove and clean the worst of my sticky keys. Now that these are fixed, I'm noticing some others that need attention. But now that I have a little confidence, my whole keyboard is about to get clean. Thanks SO SO much!!

@user-vy4ux3hj5f Жыл бұрын

I never comment on or like posts, but this one definitely deserves it. Works wonders.I had a tough time with my arrow keys, but I was able to figure it out watching the video 3 or 4 times. Thanks so much dude!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Those arrow keys are tough. It took a while for me to figure it out. Glad you found the video and you are very welcome 🤝

@oceantribekenya Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. You just saved me a potload. The apple store said I would have to replace the whole top section. For a stuck spacebar. Wow! Great fix and works perfectly.

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😁 happy to help

@user-je7yt8gz4k 6 ай бұрын

@thecollegepicker my shift key is sunken into my keyboard now but still works. What did i do wrong?

@peanutrolls Жыл бұрын

I didn't have the courage to tear down my Air, and I've needed this for so long. Hoping this helps get rid of speaker rattle, too!

@Its_Runa Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! You explained it so well and was super easy to follow

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤠

@davidbejhed724 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I just did this to my MacBook Air who has coffee spilled over the keyboard. It worked like a charm and my keyboard now works great again. Once again thank you! Greetings from Sweden

@TheAbdorito 11 күн бұрын

@davidbejhed724 11 күн бұрын

@@TheAbdorito Yes, it still works perfectly after 7 months. So I don’t think you need to worry.

@TheAbdorito 10 күн бұрын

@@davidbejhed724 oh great thanks for the reply

@nad12343 Жыл бұрын

Hi I want to change my Bezel macbook, any advise? and please do a video on it. Mine broke and I have to change it as everyday a piece broke and I'm afraid to not change it and for it to break completely.

@WowRaji Жыл бұрын

I was using an external keyboard for a month because of how bad/sticky my keys had gotten. Just cleaned everything thoroughly and got the keys back in place with no issues. Presses like new!! Thank you so much :)

@ZlicedGG Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. Feels absolutely great writing this comment on a feels-like-new keyboard on my macbook, after spilling a whole damn cup of honey-ginger tea over it. I used a guitar pick instead of a toothpick, but otherwise followed every step thoroughly. Thanks to you, I can enjoy typing on my macbook again. - much love from germany

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Happy to help, good work improvising a tool with the same method 🤝

@bitsykittysmom Жыл бұрын

Can you provide a source to replace the return key? We tried exactly as you did it and it is not sliding into place as you showed with the caps locm

@MS-zi2ft Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Had to remove my space bar to fix a little LED light bleed. Perfect ! Thank you !

@davidpulliam8036 Жыл бұрын

Excellent guide. About half the keys were so sticky I couldn't use the keyboard. Now they all work fine. Most of them like new. I used a tiny flat head screw driver, tooth picks, a tooth brush and 90% isopropyl alcohol.

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Good work 💪 glad you got it back to normal spec.

@michaelrice3111 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great step by step cleaning and dismantling instructions.

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Bogiebubby 26 күн бұрын

I haven’t cleaned it yet but two of my keys are delayed and somtimes you have to press a lil hard for it to work do you know if cleaning them will work?

@eralps Жыл бұрын

i had a bad experience with a previous laptop with a similar clipping mechanism that i broke when removing, im grateful for this video I did not damage any of the keys!!

@Uknown896 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, man. I cant even describe how good I feel after my blocked arrow key is fixed. My problem is completely fixed! Thanks so much again!

@vincenthamal5638 7 ай бұрын

Give this guy a medal! My keys feel as new instead of drifting slowly up because of the mess that got inside. Very detailed instructions, much appreciated!

@thecollegepicker 6 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@redsymbol Жыл бұрын

The one key I needed to fix is almost the very last key in your video. So yes, I watched the whole thing 😂 Really useful and great video. Thanks for making this!

@collinmccormack 8 ай бұрын

Major thanks for this! Was able to remove, clean, and re-install the spacebar on my Air.

@aaronreid4736 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't even watched the entire video yet and its great, I love how you cover all the details and steps! Keep it up

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it. You have to with these things otherwise you can break the little pieces 😵‍💫

@aaronreid4736 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker I think you just saved me a bunch of time and money and I think my space bar isn't perfect any more but the other keys I cleaned out like 6 of them came out perfect, thank you again 🙂🙏

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@rpsran 2 жыл бұрын

OH MAN, I had a little heart attack when my 9 months old removed the upper arrow key. Your video helped me to restore the key correctly. Thanks again. I liked and Subscribed.

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Those are the trickiest.

@5plus9equals7 2 жыл бұрын

same

@mumiemonstret 4 ай бұрын

I struggled for 30 minutes, following this procedure, to remove my arrow key. Now you say that an infant can do it?! 😦

@BenEaddy Жыл бұрын

Genius. THE best keyboard fixer-upper video on the Internet! Thanks, bro!!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Happy to help 🤝 merry Christmas

@hunterpascoe6182 6 ай бұрын

Hey @thecollegepicker I tried this method but my spacebar in particular is still particularly stuck. Visually I can't see anything that might hinder the hinges.

@user-sm3ib5te2x Жыл бұрын

Hello.. thank you for this. I have a question, a raindrop dropped in my MBA 2020. It fell on keys D, and E,more like a pea sized water droplet. I shutdown and immediately dried the keys, upto where a napkin can reach under key E. I'm concerned now if it will cause damage? Im taking an exam in 2months and really bothered what can be the effect. Save for 3x short power ons because of opening the lid, i had it powered off for 24hours now. Pls help

@BeautyQueenMaria 2 жыл бұрын

Just used this for the letter H! Back to totally normal and non-sticky. Thank you so much!

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Glad it worked even for just your H 🤣🤝

@alpha.gamma.dingdong Жыл бұрын

how do you keep the machine off? it keeps turning back on when i press keys

@3DHDcat 4 ай бұрын

good morning sir, please kindly discharge you are macbook if its turning ON. Am here to assist further

@basartimucin6631 7 ай бұрын

i spilled coffe to my keyboard and the keys I clean are just a little bit of stiff and noisy just a little bit is it worth to lubricate or is it a disappear with time

@williamoconnorme 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Having the video sectioned into each key made this a very quick task for me

@melb582 Жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for this video. Spilled coffee on my keyboard and was able to recover with minimum interruption. Thank you again for taking the time!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to help 🤝

@pagetsien1311 8 ай бұрын

I sent my macbook to a local Apple Store twice, and they cleaned it up, but the keyboard was still sticky days later. Then they wanted me to change the entire keyboard! Thank god I found your video. Shift and Enter Keys are so hard to install, but I still managed to get done with your detailed guidance. Thanks a lot!

@huntingupland 5 ай бұрын

Had the same problem. Tech said he could clean keys but a doofus behind the desk was going to charge me for a new keyboard.

@marreka 8 ай бұрын

Hiya - I just cleaned my keyboard, and it mostly works, but a couple of keys now seem like they have become super sensitive and sometimes have phantom input. I used a Q-tip, and realized after that my alcohol was 70%. Do you know if this is totally hosed or if there is hope that it may further dry out and be ok? Alternatively, is there a way I can have the buttons recalibrate for sensitivity?

@LukitaisLucky 2 ай бұрын

Does it also work with macbook pro m1 pro (2021)? particularly for the shift button

@tapartacus 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you. Especially the space bar. Took it apart as you showed, cleaned it and now it works perfectly.

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. 🤝 Good work! It's not as difficult if you know how it all goes together.

@JimJansen91 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Helped me not screw up my keyboard. I do want to mention two things: 1. As an alternative to a toothpick, which breaks, a guitar pick also does a great job. 2. Further, maybe my keyboard was just extra sticky but the first time I tried it just applying some alcohol with a toothbrush like this didn't work for me. The keys remained sticky. I ended up lightly lifting the scissor mechanism with the guitar pick. That way I could very clearly see how easy the switches would move and whether they were truly clean. For some especially sticky keys, the switches wouldn't move down on their own after I pried them up. After applying alcohol a bit more thoroughly and moving the switch up and down a few times to get the alcohol to the hinges better, it worked like a charm. Hope this will save some people the effort of having to do this whole process twice like I did. Also: holy hell this is annoying with the 'Press Any Key to Power On' function. You obviously want your MacBook to be unplugged and turned off when you do this, because even though alcohol evaporates quickly it's still liquid, but that is quite a pain when accidentally hitting any key (which you might imagine is a common occurrence when cleaning a keyboard) turns on the MacBook. Be careful to not brush any other keys or hit the actual button in the middle of the scissor switch mechanism.

@nicolenic9757 Жыл бұрын

Hello! This is really helpful advice, I was curious if you could elaborate on what you mean by switches? I'm not great with tech and have yet to take this apart (still trying to see if this applies to M2 airs), if it's something to be extra cautious of could you please elaborate further as you seem really knowledgeable in this? Maybe just what they look like, Thank you!

@miguelalejandrouribevillav7662 Жыл бұрын

Shein i out my key it stuck in the keyboard like complétele plane instead being a little bit high, did i did something wrong?

@VivianaRodriguez-jb1gk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I successfully removed, cleaned and reinstalled my delete key all while my students were at nap time. Your video is a life saver! I did not have a toothpick in hand but did have a box cutter which seemed to work great.

@00ddvw Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Guide! The keyboards on these Macs are nearly impossible to replace, and require major disassembly. To have a guide such as this that shows how to remove the keys for cleaning, with details, for the range of key types, is simply invaluable. Thanks so much! (Next, I need to pop the bottom off to try and resurrect one of the USB ports that may be sugered up!)

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. It's so specific I figured it would be helpful for many people. 🙏

@TheMinerLife Жыл бұрын

FINALLY a video that’s actually helpful and in-depth!! Thank you

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thumbs up so more people can find it 👍🤝

@shsalabdali Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thumbs up. I did the exact same and managed to remove spilled hot chocolate on my Macbook Pro 14. However, keys still illuminate darker than the rest of the keys even after cleaning with alcohol. Any suggestions?

@NaaLamiorkorLawson 4 ай бұрын

I wanted to ask if some of your MacBook keys have turned orange before and if so what is the cause of it?

@ibrahimtee Жыл бұрын

you’re a literal hero! thank you so much. this tutorial was very seamless and effective. you got yourself a sub!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

@taniabhalla Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this! This saved me! I’m in medical school and studying abroad on an island and I had split coffee all over my keyboard! The repair store refused to clean under the keys for me so I watched this video and did it myself! I can finally use my keys and type again! Lifesaver!

@saishankar3414 Жыл бұрын

Same happened to me, Is your mac still working?

@antonsebastian895 Жыл бұрын

@@saishankar3414 is yours still working?

@saishankar3414 Жыл бұрын

@@antonsebastian895 its working, also I spilled curd last week, still working! 😂

@TheStringBreaker Жыл бұрын

*This video is simply AMAZING! Thank you!*

@Alex-up3km 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! do you know if Macbook Pro M1Pro has the same key mechanism?

@peterfuller8229 Жыл бұрын

Bless you, sir! The repair shop wanted $500 for a new keyboard. Your fix was like 20 cents. Bastards.

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 love it 🤝

@LeoTrottier_on_Gplus Жыл бұрын

I think ended up breaking a key by lifting at the top/back of it instead of from the bottom. It would be worthwhile to (1) be clearer about how the keys work and interact with the scissor mechanism, (2) the reasons why it's important to hold down the top of the key when lifting it from the bottom , and (3) how important it is to *not* lift the key from the back/top.

@nwoboecane 8 ай бұрын

Yup, just broke my shift key while trying to do it as described. Those micro-sized clips, made from brittle plastic, just fell off. Obviously I missed a step, so not blaming anyone but myself.

@DeLaSocialDotCo 6 ай бұрын

Same, unfortunately to my enter key. 😢

@r_lonef 5 ай бұрын

that's your problem, he explained everything very good

@thecollegepicker 5 ай бұрын

I believe we went over all of that. Sorry about your key though.

@MrDakota09 3 ай бұрын

It’s common sense man 😢

@Shimacar12 6 ай бұрын

This guy gave really detailed directions, so thankful I found this video. It was VERY helpful!!!!!

@zeekfromthecreek Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an excellent video. I have an archaic (2010) Macbook Pro. Do you know if the keys for such an old Mac come on and off the same way the one in your vid do? (The keys on my Mac intermittently don't work at all. Several different keys have the same problem but by far the worst offender is the T key, which is why I call the whole issue the Tiki problem.)

@dainiussumskas875 10 ай бұрын

Dear, is it necessary to disconnect battery energy before washing the keyboard (to prevent from spark)? Or how to dissable keyboard for macbook pro M1 ventura? Thanks

@matatiarfilm7288 9 ай бұрын

@jerrybao1934 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video! The right arrow key on my M1 MacBook Pro has been "sticky" for some time. I tried using air blowers from my camera cleaning kit, but it didn't work. Thanks to this tutorial, I opened it up and found a small piece of plastic waste underneath the scissor structure and removed it. Now the right arrow key feels just as clicky as the left arrow key.

@anzetal9586 Жыл бұрын

are the left side fn and control keys the same as the square keys?

@samuelodan2376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man, I was able to remove a bunch of keycaps to clean them and now all the keys click perfectly.

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Good work 🤝

@hollyturner8791 Жыл бұрын

I'm so confused, I'm doing this exactly how you say but my keys aren't popping out? I don't want to force it because I don't want to break them but... I have a 2021 MB pro & am at eye level, everything you're saying! Also - I started on the escape key like you and mine doesn't look like this at all. it's got a metal rod on the bottom left, it seems... will this not work?

@jordankillin4468 Жыл бұрын

I’m having an issue with my return key. Is it similar to putting the caps lock back in?

@nathanyim Жыл бұрын

Perfect video -- it worked great! Thank you! Curious if there is any way to clean the touch ID button DIY?

@vimax5774 7 ай бұрын

This video helped me a lot, thank you But I’ve noticed that the keys that been cleaned started feels different to the ones that were not affected. By feels different I mean I noticed a little drifting and clicking when I slightly staggering them. Is it some mistake I made when was putting them back or they just won’t feel the same after removing and putting back?

@cameronjames3321 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for making such a detailed yet easy to understand video! It really helped me to not damage any keys. I had been researching this for years. Finally did it once finding your video. My 2020 MacBook Pro is like new after years of dealing with sticky keys. Thank you!!

@roemerderuiter9003 Жыл бұрын

Literal lifesaver, spilled a bit of iced tea over my mac and the keys got so sticky. This helped like a charm!

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it working =)

@bioio7901 Жыл бұрын

After following your instruction, I was able to free my sticky spacebar. Thanks!👍

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Good work! 🤝

@lofivic0609 10 ай бұрын

i have an apple m2 air and my esc key has some sort of staple-shaped thing and now i cannot attach it, can you help?

@chowpakheijaden6868 Жыл бұрын

Is removing the full height function keys on the M2 macbook air the same as the M1 air?

@HenryPedia Жыл бұрын

Great guide. Thank you so much.

@user-ys3vo6ml7p Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I've cleaned my MacBook Pro with this tutorial, you saved me!!!

@johanngoza 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cleaned my space bar without hassle. People would say it’s the hardest key to remove/replace on MacBooks, but your video made it so easy and simple for me.

@thecollegepicker 5 ай бұрын

It's a tough one. Glad you got it working 😊

@magneticfriends6259 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video!!! My macbook's keyboard was very messy but now its pretty clean after this tutorial

@thecollegepicker Жыл бұрын

Happy to help 🤝

@mediocreanimator Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was torture having mushy and crunchy keys and now it's like new.

@nikitasaraph06 5 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for this video! The ones trying, be patient, start with your least used keys to get the hang of it and build confidence. My keyboard was SO dirty. This has worked so well for me!

@thecollegepicker 5 ай бұрын

Good idea!