Apple Wireless Keyboard Repair: Remove, Clean and Install Every Key [4K] (very detailed for diy fix)

[@kevinhelms1472]

I've torn apart alot of keyboards with no instructions often making regrettable mistakes.....but not this time! Phenomenally detailed video! Due to my limited experience taking apart keyboards I kind of had an idea of how to tackle this but your approach and instruction were amazing and I was able to figure out how to do alot of the keys myself (following what I learned from you) and if I had trouble you literally did every key and you can easily find the timestamps in the video so I could just look it up when I needed more guidance. That will come in extremely handy when putting it back together no doubt! Great video!

[@Cam8Schmidt]

Incredibly helpful! Thanks for sharing this tutorial. Bought a used one of these today and some of the keys were sticking. It also had a more pungent smell than I’d prefer from whatever cleaning agent they used. Being able to take the keys off and deep clean it before use was amazing. Thank you thank you!

[@yankesewt6814]

Been using this keyboard for like 8yrs and finally spilled juice on arrow buttons that made every switches sticky. This video helped me clean it and work without any issues. Thanks dude!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome

[@ほわいとまいく]

There are plenty of keytop teardown videos out there, but for the first time, I found a video detailing the wide, small keys. It was very helpful, thank you!

[@thecollegepicker]

🙏🙏

[@miwaresoft8641]

Excellent - I knew I was in the right place since it was my 'L' key that had stopped working. I flipped off the key using your demonstrated technique, cleaned the key and blew out the mechanism below, replaced the key and it is now working fine - THANK YOU

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad you got it done 🤝

[@miwaresoft8641]

@@thecollegepicker Unfortunately this morning (1 day later) the key had stopped working again - I repeated the procedure - blew it out, and cleaned with alcohol, dried, but it still is not working

[@joseluislozanomusico]

Thanks. I have repaired my old keyboard. You're video was very useful to show me how to clean the "P" letter of my keyboard. THANKS.

[@thecollegepicker]

You're welcome! Happy to help 😁

[@wri6345789]

I plan to watch this video several times to insure that I don't break anything underneath the keys. I have two that stopped functioning this week - the down arrow and the right arrow. Hopefully I can resolve the problem quick enough to avoid further issues. Your presentation seems to be clear an concise - thank you very much!

[@nicoleandmatthewbreimann1399]

I am having the same issue, except it was my left arrow that wasn't working and I fixed it but now suddenly the right arrow isn't functioning. I was wondering if you had any luck?

[@wri6345789]

@@nicoleandmatthewbreimann1399 I haven't yet gotten around to trying any maintenance on my keyboard, but hope to do so soon.

[@paulwoodward8265]

Great help, thanks! Really useful guide. The 'Forward slash' you keep referring to is the backslash. A little thing, but makes my toes curl every time you say it! And you put the shift keys on the wrong sides of the keyboard.

[@IamMrRobot27]

Thank you sooo much!! This really helped me. I was trying to find a video that would help me fix the arrow key back on the keyboard and this was the perfect one.

[@Fred_Raimer]

Awesome tutorial! Very well presented and gave me exactly what I needed to revive a few of these old keyboards from parts. Thank you very much!!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome. Happy to help 😃

[@suzanne3t]

One video with 60M+ views gives terrible advice about how to remove keys. Glad I kept looking til I found yours. The best! (Shoutout to the detailed timestamp list…my dude!)

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome. Thank you for the thoughtful comment and God bless you and your family

[@mattyrossfilms]

My dude been going crazy trying to replace a key for this keyboard and your video saved my life! THANK YOU

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome my dude. 🤝

[@MARYAM_IN_JAPAN]

Thank you . The video is helpful.. want to know more about replacing the plastic bar back of the key n selicon buttons n glu use

[@eleos11]

I just fixed a Satechi x3 slim keyboard following this guide. This aluminum keyboard fell off my hands resulting deformed upper corner that made my tilda and escape keys non functional. I removed both keys and I used a screw driver and a hammer, trying to correct the deformity. My efforts finally made both keys functional. Thanks! Unfortunately, even though aluminum chassis is beautiful and feels premium, it is prone to deformities after any fall. First time I wished my expensive keyboard was made out of plastic.

[@thecollegepicker]

Good work! Glad you were able to use the information for a different model and succeed 🤝

[@JennySousa93]

When cleaning with a toothbrush, I tore off a piece of the rubber part that I believe was the membrane. Can this be fixed or can I throw it away?

[@SunLam]

Hi, excellent video! I am trying to put back a scissor clip. I purchased a replacement, however both the original and replacement does not snap back into place. Do you think there is something wrong with the tiny metal hook?

[@twotwinningcavs]

Great video…. I only had 1 key that suddenly wouldn’t work the “? /“ key but unfortunately after cleaning it still doesn’t work… might try another clean of it in a week or so but not sure what else I could do.

[@aj477]

I bought a new key to replace one that fell off this tutorial was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!

[@Abdul-xl5vz]

thank you so much! This video as very helpful, but i cant seem to fix my double u key. It just ont uork. Any tips i could follo to make it start uuorking again?

[@thecollegepicker]

It may be damaged underneath 😞

[@Abdul-xl5vz]

@@thecollegepicker ohhhh.. uuhen i uuas fixing it, it uuould come on and off. It stopped uuorking nou though. Just uuant to knou if that info helps or anything

[@sarasaraguitara]

Thank you so much. I had taken my delete key off as was sticky but I was having trouble putting it back properly and the key wasn't springing back up again. Your tutorial shows the right technique! Thanks again :))))

[@spcorbust]

Thanks. I ordered a replacement key for my keyboard, and the switch was already attached to the key. I had to detach it and install it separately, following what you've done in the video. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Glad you got it fixed 🤝

[@honeycreekpictures1723]

Fantastic explanation, detailed, easy to follow. Nice job!

[@bitkahuna]

wow, total life saver... was ready to throw out my tiny apple keyboard like the one in your video because the cursor up key didn't work. removed, cleaned, replaced, all good!

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad you got it fixed up 👍 🤝

[@wilhelmienmarti2321]

I did everything the sam as you did but soacebar and tab key still don’t work! What can be wrong? Many thanks for any help!

[@manuellucero2260]

I have this keyboard but the Enter key is missing the clip, can’t seem to find it, where can I get replacement parts, Your very skilled at removing the keys.

[@ksvcircus]

Do you know where i can buy those litter plastic switches pieces under the keycap?

[@TipuNguyen]

I can replaced it. I dont know how it doesnt work. Do i need a glue on key cap?

[@trailblazer_nomad]

You've made my day! I've just spilled coffee on my keyboard 🤦‍♂and was looking for ways to remove the keys. Thank you!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome ☺️

[@rfratelli]

Thank you very much! fixed my up arrow key not working!

[@aurorarawlinson7341]

Would you add any lube to the metal bars or the switches themselves?

[@chuxmix65]

Early versions took three AA batteries (Shipped with Duracel Lithium). Later models used two AA cels. Thanks for the vid!

[@alihiza3482]

Thank you so much it worked perfectly, I had the tab key detached and it wasn’t easy to put back 👍

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help =)

[@GR8FLMD3AD]

This is the best video for this, thank you!

[@bordercars]

had two keyboards go down on same Mac inside 3 weeks. not sticky keys might be the switches. problem KB 1: left shift key when pressed will not uppercase mid row of letters, on KB:2 same fault except its top and bottom row letters. apple online are stumped, took to storefront today and tried on store Mac and same problem exists so not Mac soft / hardware must be keyboard. any thoughts on fitting new shift switch or other tries before biting bullet.

[@karenpolanco1213]

I keep trying to put the MacBook Pro return button back in but it just gets stuck help please

[@3DComputing]

My Shift Key Works Again THANKS

[@thecollegepicker]

You're welcome!

[@TakeshiKaii]

Is it just me or he sounds like Jim (John Krasinski) lol great video 🙏🏾

[@rip.legends]

Hey my Mac keyboard switch is stuck I can't get it to turn on can you help me

[@firstrecall]

Thank you so much. Excellent job, good taken video recording and helpful hints!

[@guilhermebezerra1]

This help me a lot. My Magic Keyboard had completely yellowed keys. I had to take them to a hydrogen peroxide section.

[@Arlequimben]

Thanks so much! My keyboard is like new! Very well explained.

[@thecollegepicker]

You're welcome!

[@6thernandez]

Thank you so much for sharing I was able to place key back to key board 😅🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mattvillanueva1602]

Yes! Thank you. I love this keyboard and this was exactly what I needed.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@Telecasterland]

I was able to fix my keyboard with said video.

[@mikegthdez6981]

Totally works!! Thanks so much you make me safe money!!

[@southsidehatch]

Im setting up a home office. I want to incorporate my MBP but it has a cracked screen and $700 repair from evil apple. In order to use it in clamshell mode you need an external keyboard and mouse. I found this magic keyboard and a magic mouse in an old box at the family storage. Ordered some rechargeable EBL batteries from Amazon. The y key doesn't work. Wish I would have known that before ordering the batteries. The keyboard is very sticky, u can tell something was spilled and wiped up. Hoping this video and a good cleaning can bring m budget setup back to life.

[@josephbouchard6368]

I'm trying to unstick my spacebar. but after a full cleaning and replacement of the key, it still will not spring back up at the sides. it stays nearly completely compressed. What part of the key is supposed to be the spring? All I can identify is the center button as a spring, with what looks like two rubber knobs pointing down to the center of the scissor switches.

[@laurab1993]

after reinstalling all the keys, the right switch is not working, everything seems fine, nothing looks broken but it just doesn't work, and once in a while it looks like it gets recognized all of the sudden and actually gets stuck cause all of my text starts showing up in caps or the alternate letters like the ?=* that only work with the shift start working... any tips?

[@Sloce]

Did you find any solution? My down key isnt reacting, but from time to time its working on its own. Opened it, but i couldnt find the reason… no dirt or damage…

[@jeroenbeukers2711]

Best teardown and rebuild of this keyboard, thank you SO much!! :) A++++

[@thecollegepicker]

I appreciate the good grade 🙏

[@AlbinoKiwi-v5o]

How to open the backside?

[@belutpuaka]

Thank you so much on the tutorial

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@Volodymyr2828]

I've got one of them from 2007 or 2008 and it has 3 aa batteries) it is very rare actually)

[@JuliaFMorgado]

What if one of the keys still doesn't work? 😅

[@elenias]

Yah me too it didn’t work for me

[@kizdonceejay3759]

Which liquid are you cleaning with

[@frozenflyify]

isopropinol (rubbing)alcohol

[@trailblazer_nomad]

I have a problem with my space bar key. After I've put it back it stays pressed and doesn't move. It kind of lost spinginess and sometimes when I press the space bar it actually keeps doing spaces forever. What am I doing wrong? Have I damaged my keyboard? :(

[@easytech_channel]

thank you very much, you saved my day

[@georgec485]

Thanks bro. Excellent tutorial. A+

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome bro

[@stevenbenson9976]

At all possible to show more detail on how the keys go on? I've got a 5 key that I need to put back on and it's driving me nuts. May need to replace the scissor plastic thing

[@thecollegepicker]

I dont think more detail is possible. Its already almost 20 mins of detail =(

[@johnm2994]

thanks so much, typing from my repaired keyboard :D

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome!

[@derricksondrini]

Glad I found this video

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad I made it last week for you ☺️

[@sandunnelumdeniya1517]

helpful. thanks a lot.

[@johnkristoff2341]

Saved my butt..THANKYOU

[@thecollegepicker]

🤝 you are welcome

[@beauslim]

There is a model (A1255) which takes 3 AA batteries and is very similar looking. Repair might be the same, I dunno.

[@thecollegepicker]

Oh wow I didn't even know that one existed. Yeah could be the exact same key design. I'd love to get my hands on it ☺️

[@anything4]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome.

[@gafhaheu]

my key is stuck what do i do

[@LoboServiceCenter]

One key tap two alphabet displays how to solve if k pressed KL displays

[@IronHorsey3]

My almost new Apple Magic Keyboard generates the number 9 by itself. I've tried to remove the top, clean it and used alcohol on all of it even removing the insert and cleaning it but there's no visible obstruction. Now when I type I still get the magical number 9 appearing at random everywhere I type. Except when you hit the actual 9 key. Then it does absolutely nothing. Thanks anyway for your effort to help people clean grimey keys/keyboad. Mine is haunted by John Lennon & Steve Jobs.

[@LargeWayRound]

Thanks very good video

[@AaronLeuppeth]

Thank you. This vid saved me $100, no joke that how much apple charges for this lol.

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 🤝

[@TipuNguyen]

I still dont fix the / cap😢

[@andu896]

Amazing, thanks!

[@rubeninfo4883]

Thank you

[@Ajjiam]

Thanks.

[@mohammadmortezaee3057]

Thank you ❤

[@codyfleming]

And there you have proof, not all heros' wear capes

[@ShayKogan]

Great tutorial - you saved me!!!! thank you :)))

[@planetfrothproductions]

Typing this comment to test if my keys work after watching this video.

[@timeiireaction]

Need more like i just did what i had o do before i had to watch everything things

[@matthewsmatters]

Well hats off to all you who got this to work… Nice video but it didn’t work for me. Switches all correct I checked my model and this are the same. It’s all going to the great recycling dump in the sky 💥

[@joewheels6027]

Hey man.. thanks a lot!

[@ZajiWickramage]

Don't use toothpicks or sharp objects. The rubber switch inside may be damaged.

[@cromwellg60]

Thanks so much

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@vishrutvatsa]

Dropped honey on my mbp 16inch and had to clean the arrow key coz xcode was no fun with sticky up-arrow key, thanks for an amazing video.

[@thecollegepicker]

Oh good happy to help!

[@arhamfaysal7528]

Tysm Love You Bro

[@thecollegepicker]

love you too

[@zcarm]

Wow, thank you so much, I have had big trouble with the Space Bar. Thanks so much for sharing this great video !!!

[@chuxmix65]

If you are going to take ALL of the keys off PHOTOGRAPH your keyboard. The you do't have too look it up oline. My N key is misbehavig.

[@thecollegepicker]

Exactly

[@shakespeare3710]

I fucked up my keyboard while trying to clean it by myself. Although this video is very helpful, I would advise you to be very careful. I regret doing by myself because "Space" button is terribly hard. We are not a technician and this is definitely harder than you show brother. Again, thanks for the help but people should be careful because Magic Keyboard is really expensive. I had to order a new one :(

[@patrickvaglienti9151]

What a pain in the ass!. Awesome video, great details and tips. Fixed my sticky shift key which was maddeningly annoying. Thank you

[@masterchief8855]

🤢🤢 good video! #keysshouldntcrunch #nastybusiness #notificationsquad

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks Brock! 🙏🙏

[@MrTau123]

Eknumber.

[@jirkbraak]

thanks, my keyboard is fixed!!! €140,- saved,, space bar was sticky..... (damn kids)

[@thecollegepicker]

Hahaha 😂 happy to help 🤝

[@rajustephen6967]

only one of my keys don't work - how to fix that ? its the period key hence I can't put a period in this post

[@Abdul-xl5vz]

me too, my double u key isnt orking. how how do i fix it? OMG just as im typing it it starts working. I took it off, but idk if when i put it back on itll work.

[@j.jester7821]

dont pour alcohol on your keyboard.

[@julianpoveda4474]

help!myspacebarisnotworking

[@lancethrustworthy]

Just so you know, the High Speed footage Is Not helpful at all. Even if we slow playback to quarter speed it's no good. Just edit that stuff out next time, please. Does Apple offer a tool for key cap removal? I don't collect toothpicks. I tried a plastic version and it didn't work well. Can those little rubber switch nipples be moved/switched? I've somehow lost a few.

[@thecollegepicker]

It's for flow of the video. No they don't have a tool unfortunately. No need to collect, just a new box will do fine. I have not done any experiments on the rubber caps unfortunately.

[@万杰-u4j]

This video helps a lot, thank you thecollegepicker!

[@mstnglife3350]

Awesome you save a trip to the genius BAR!!

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 🙂

[@santospoland]

This video blows away whatever is on #iFixIt

[@thecollegepicker]

Lmao thanks 🙏🙏🙏