[SOLVED] Where Can I Buy MacBook Pro Keyboard Keys?

[Appletax]

Searching for a LEFT SHIFT KEY for my Mid-2014 MacBook Pro Retina, but haven't been able to find anything.

Apple is ridiculous: they say that the keys are not considered user replaceable so I would have to go to an Apple Store and let them replace it (too far away) or mail it in. Mailing in a laptop just to replace a single keyboard key is pretty asinine.

Edit: bought the key from LaptopKey.com. It came chipped, got a replacement and that one had a flaw too. Ended up sending it out to Apple and it took only 3 days total. So fast. Luckily LaptopKey refunded my money.

 

[Rayspcsolutions]

Have you tried http://www.laptopkey.com

 

[gikstar]

We don't work on MacBooks very often but we had to replace a keyboard on one... 50 of the tiny-est screws that hold it together and of course they only replace the whole section not just the keyboard part. Found what I needed on eBay.
I just looked there and couldn't find what you're looking for.

 

[Markverhyden]

Have you tried http://www.laptopkey.com

Thanks. Nice link to bookmark.

 

[altrenda]

I have used

Have you tried http://www.laptopkey.com

+1
Just make sure you identify the keyboard type correctly. MacBooks use different types of hinge assemblies on similar models, and they aren't interchangeable.

 

[Rayspcsolutions]

Thanks. Nice link to bookmark.

Yea ... I have used them maybe 2 or 3 times and every time the keys and hinges fit perfect. I have not used them for a Mac yet though.

 

[Appletax]

Have you tried http://www.laptopkey.com

Mildly annoyed how much info they ask for but I suppose it makes sense. I e-mailed them asking for a shift key for a mid-2014 MacBook Pro Retina and they told me to send them pictures of what I need. Mildly annoying again because you'd think they wouldn't need pictures given how popular Macs are. I think my expectations are set too high, lol.

I procrastinated and just sent the pics of the part last night in response to their e-mail from a few weeks ago - still waiting for a response. May need to send them a new message.

 

[NYJimbo]

Mildly annoying again because you'd think they wouldn't need pictures given how popular Macs are. I think my expectations are set too high, lol.

You would be surprised how unique they can be. Some keyboards are made in one country and another batch in another country and if you look at the mount points for the keys they can be totally different for the same exact model laptop. I went through this with HP machines. Some models have as many as 5 different possible key mount formats for the one machine.

 

[Appletax]

You would be surprised how unique they can be. Some keyboards are made in one country and another batch in another country and if you look at the mount points for the keys they can be totally different for the same exact model laptop. I went through this with HP machines. Some models have as many as 5 different possible key mount formats for the one machine.

I took several keys off to clean them and discovered that there's a ton of variation. Thanks for putting things into perspective.

 

[HCHTech]

Have you tried http://www.laptopkey.com

Yup. I use these guys as well. Reliable service & cheap. what's not to like?

 

[gadgetfixup]

You would be surprised how unique they can be. Some keyboards are made in one country and another batch in another country and if you look at the mount points for the keys they can be totally different for the same exact model laptop. I went through this with HP machines. Some models have as many as 5 different possible key mount formats for the one machine.

When through that last week. Needed a KB for an HP 11 and found a clean used one but missing one key. Thought no problem I have the key from the old one. Received it and although the HP keyboard numbers were identical as well as the way they fasten to the top cover, the key hinges are different Now I have two useless keyboards. Teach me for being cheap. Should have just purchased a complete assembly.

 

[Jimmy G]

The Apple depot is the fastest repair depot for turn around time,compared to HP,Dell,Asus,Acer. Depot repair sent to Apple depot are return in 2-3 days.
Apple key caps are either version D or version S, as well as the scissor mechanism to match.
You can order the key cap kit from after market vendors. I haven't ordered any parts from these business. Our business has a GSX account,so we order from Apple.

http://www.macpartsonline.com/

http://www.pbparts.com/shop.php/9230065

 

[Megaarch]

Not to sure about Macs, but I had done keyboard replacements and everything went smoothly. I get this one call from a guy and said he just needed the w key replaced so ordered from laptopkey.com and I'd phone him when it arrived to install. I also had the same laptop laying around so before doing his repair I practiced on mine so his would be in and out. Took me 2 minutes on mine to replace and then he drops by and I say you might as well wait and I'll have it ready in a couple of minutes. Old key is completely gone so start to try and hook the hinge on to his keyboard, it's a no go. Look closer and I see that the aluminum clip on the keyboard is bent down and the hinge can't fit under. Try to pry up the clip alittle and the aluminum, being super thin breaks right off, leaving me to have to order a new keyboard and wait for delivery all over again just to save a couple of bucks. From that day on I never just replace a single key.

 

[gadgetfixup]

Not to sure about Macs, but I had done keyboard replacements and everything went smoothly. I get this one call from a guy and said he just needed the w key replaced so ordered from laptopkey.com and I'd phone him when it arrived to install. I also had the same laptop laying around so before doing his repair I practiced on mine so his would be in and out. Took me 2 minutes on mine to replace and then he drops by and I say you might as well wait and I'll have it ready in a couple of minutes. Old key is completely gone so start to try and hook the hinge on to his keyboard, it's a no go. Look closer and I see that the aluminum clip on the keyboard is bent down and the hinge can't fit under. Try to pry up the clip alittle and the aluminum, being super thin breaks right off, leaving me to have to order a new keyboard and wait for delivery all over again just to save a couple of bucks. From that day on I never just replace a single key.

Yeah customers get new boards, been down this road and not worth the hassle. If it's a hardship case or we're refurbishing a laptop for resale we might consider it, but with KBs so cheap it's rare we order one key anymore. We've seen plenty of those flat tabs or someone yanked the rubber button. Not worth the hassle.

 

[altrenda]

sometimes replacing a macbook pro keyboard isn't so simple, where many times you replace the top case.
I usually pull the keycap and spring from an adjacent key, and if it clicks in correctly, then I'm good to go on ordering the replacement.

if not, then it becomes a bigger job, removing the logic board and most everything else to get at the keyboard or change the top case.

 

[Appletax]

Bought the key from LaptopKey.com. It came chipped, got a replacement and that one had a flaw too. Ended up sending it out to Apple and it took only 3 days total. So fast. Luckily LaptopKey refunded my money.