How to Remove Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Keys (Clean Sticky or Replace Keys)

[@MS-zi2ft]

You just saved me $200! My wife just got a brand new Imac M1 and she spilled apple cider on her keyboard. I watched this and removed the sticky keys and cleaned them with water and the switches with alcohol and FIXED! WOW this was a life saver! Great Job , Great Video THANK YOU !

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome

[@LouisBurki]

it was like 6 months... that my Option button wasn't working, and finally, I decided to look on youtube how to fix it, before trying to do it myself and break something in the process. Suffice to say, with the help of your video, everything went smooth, and I got my Option key back. Thank you !

[@connecteaepano]

I don't know what to say but thank you from the bottom of my heart. I couldn't manage to put the space bar back properly. Every time I clipped it back on, it wouldn't bounce back. But I watched your tutorial and followed the exact order you showed. And now it bounces back again, I can press it. Thank you so much

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Good work!

[@bassett_green]

10:55 I'm glad you mentioned that specific damage, a keyboard had the same thing and I didn't even realize it

[@swissbushman]

Thanks of saving my F19 key that our cat popped off in a desperate sprint across the desk! Clear and helpful instruction.

[@flafferty]

Excellent video. Spilled my coffee all over my 10-key area and had to clean over 35 keys. Once I got the hang of it, it became much easier. Well done. Good camera shots helped a lot. THANK YOU!

[@IustinPop]

Thanks a lot for this video, was useful to clean up my stuck spacebar - first time doing this in 10+ years, and first time on an Apple keyboard. Just not sure - as the spacebar is unmarked, is it symmetrical? It seems so to my eye, but I'm not entirely sure.

[@YSo_Joker]

You have a cleaning video for the iPad magic keyboard or a model that's similar?

[@dg-gaming942]

great video, helped me repair /clean my new magic keyboard i spilled coffee on, had to take out a couple scissor switches that were had coffee on them. was a bit scared to ruin the keyboard but it all worked out, thanks to great direction from this video

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. Glad you got it going again

[@am421377]

Another video had me accidentally removing the keycap still attached to the switch. SMH. You helped me fix it. Thank you so much. I was ready to go out and by a new keyboard. TYSM.

[@cherijackson6727]

Thank you so much! Three of my keys popped off because I put it in a tote bag and must have banged it around too hard. I was able to pop the esc, caps, and ctrl keys back on and they work! Learned my lesson too LOL

[@twotwinningcavs]

Loved this video, even though I was unable to fix some keys (top row of letters), delete and space bar, I actually had fun learning about it all and the process.

[@orxion]

thx, it helped a lot .. the spacebar was pretty tricky, but everything works just fine ..great :) .. perhaps, only if you could add the details how to clean it in every video, but thankfully, I found it in another video here

[@attilabalog6753]

hi there. Thanks for the great tutorial, but i have an issue when reinstalling the spacebar( may i ask for your opinion what could be wrong???

[@Matt-pd2cq]

Props, friend. I didn't know about those support bars and had to clean a sticky Shift key. I probably could not have done it so well without you.

[@nikkistout]

Thank youuuuu so much! I spilled coffee all over mine and this fixed it right up 🎉

[@seconderyn8432]

Thank you! I had a sticky Shift key and this was exactly what I needed to figure out how to remove the key and clean it properly. Appreciate it!

[@keithkamps77]

Thanks, I had a bunch of sticky keys on the left side from a beer mishap, got it apart cleaned and reassembled. Great Tutorial.

[@DigitDreamer]

yep, same issue over here! Got messed up the shift key like that. Beer is the worst thing to have spilled over the keyboard..

[@oricardomiranda]

Thank you it helped me with my right shift key that had something stuck there.

[@Mike-tg8si]

Thanks so much! Excellent tutorial to help me venture into fixing a sticky spacebar.

[@Slickster1027]

Great video but concerned about removing the "caps lock". Since it has a light in it, Is it the same as the tab and shift keys on the left side of the keyboard?

[@MWContractingLLC]

this video has been very helpful! but I need to replace 2 keys that the clip broke, any idea where I can find some?

[@confused-coder-p7o]

can you also share how carrie arrived at a purple base for this specific keyboard? its SO GOOD.

[@alanwilliams4835]

Absolutely brilliant video no mucking around straight forward thank you so much

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks Alan 😀

[@sylviannepoitras9405]

Eh i just bought a keyboard from someone and the letter q and a were inversed so I used you method to interchange them and it worked perfectly! Yeah! Thanks a millions for your tip! 👍🌸🌺🦋

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad I could help!

[@efmajacksonrosario1390]

Nice video! Can the TOUCH ID key cap be removed?

[@michaelhardey5420]

Great Video! Saved my "W" Key a toddler dropped a heavy item on. Thanks!

[@focusme-tv3650]

Thanks man. Save me a trip to Apple store. Just fixed my e key myself thanks to you! eeeeee

[@SkolVikings22]

Thumbs up! Awesome tutorial video that helped. Very detailed.

[@thecollegepicker]

Appreciate it 🤝

[@MrAislin]

omg you saved my life, numpad's return key drove me crazy

[@JJ-up8gj]

Thank you for your videos. Can you please show us another thermal printer video and how to install on Chromebook, the one you showed before has sold out.

[@sugarpatro]

How does that clip under the tab button goes in? Mine refuses to get inside.

[@kevtron82]

Very helpful to see it all before attempting it myself. Made the job really easy. Thanks!

[@thefilmpoets]

Can the Touch ID key be removed?

[@BrandonDudley]

Was wondering the same thing myself, I haven't seen anything online about this, might just have to try myself.

[@Tylerlegault]

@@BrandonDudley did you end up trying?

[@ShengSlogar]

Cap is glued on and can be pried off without damage, but actual key, which includes the center circular touch sensor portion, doesn’t appear removable.

[@nellybelly3751]

thank you for a very detailed video

[@Tourian]

Excellent video, I've spilled coffee twice on my keyboard and this was a perfect tutorial. Thank you.

[@eliseiungur-p3b]

I was wondering how to fix a imac keyboard when it gets wet can u do a tut?

[@thecollegepicker]

Flip it over immediately. Let dry then proceed to do this.

[@eliseiungur-p3b]

Thank You so much

[@eliseiungur-p3b]

Should i take the keys out too?

[@Follow_Your_Heart_]

Thanks so much for the great video. It worked great for me except I've ruined 3 keys-my fault. I ruined the backspace which is now very flat and doesn't fit symmetrical. Do you know how to fix the problem?d

[@mikey_urashi]

I did the same thing for return key but when I put it back it got stuck down what do I do now ?

[@vinofakind]

Unbelievably helpful! thank you so much!

[@thecollegepicker]

You're very welcome!

[@DarthAsad]

Thanks, had a sticky key and this really helped.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome

[@ritzmondq481]

Clipping back the keys got me mad, I have no patience and decided to smash the keyboard.

[@joona7556]

Tried this on my own before watching the video... And did the F19 from the bottom first... Well that key is now garbage, because it won't bounce back up after I press it. Thankfully everything else still works and there is not that many uses for that key :D This video would have saved it. Angry up vote from me to this video.

[@thecollegepicker]

sorry for your loss. I appreciate the kind words 🤝

[@averagejose]

What would cause the arrow keys to be misaligned? I had one stuck, so I took it off and put it back on, forever dooming me to have the arrow keys work but be misaligned.

[@sugarfish]

Thanks for this. Apple only sells a black key option for the Magic Keyboards with numerical keypads. I'm seriously considering buying one and switching out the white keys on one that doesn't have the keypad. Some wouldn't be compatible, though. Bleh. It's the little things.

[@orlandoairs23]

Hi, I want to replace A, S and Touch ID button. Is there any place to order those keycap?

[@thecollegepicker]

Touch id is married to the machine and I don't believe it can be replaced 😞

[@reggiesmith4229]

Very helpful video, thanks for posting.

[@dariushjafari3701]

THANK you very much of yout great and detailed tutorial. Helped me to fix my keyboard!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome ☺️

[@teamanexm7420]

I have be the black Magic Keyboard with Touch ID MMMR3LL/A. After cleaning several keys all are good expect the return key. That one is now stuck down. Any help to troubleshoot/fix will be very much appreciated. Thanks.

[@skipsadventures]

Lifesaver. Thanks 👌

[@swolleneyes]

thank you. the smaller keyboard's spacebar is the other way around

The letter A on my keyboard was not rising and falling evenly. Its right side wasn't working very well, it was going up and down on the left side. Thanks to you, I removed it successfully, but there was no visible problem. I didn't know what to do. I replaced it with another key's butterfly. A started the work properly but the key I changed into the butterfly of the letter A, it gets stuck. Like I said, nothing in sight. How can I solve it without purchasing spare parts?

[@hollywood4033]

Thank you. I'm happy. My keyboard has been revived.

[@dawnmazarati3301]

Hola, Eric! Miss your thrift and reselling videos, but always support your channel! Next time that you come to the Sacramento area as a Contractor (If ever again! 😞Was supposed to hang out with you guys, but got the flu), let me know! Will take you and your wife thrifting and get good grub!

[@checkmate93670]

You saved my spacebar! Thanks a lot!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome

[@jwmerrow2144]

Thanks!! Very helpful.

[@dadbetweenthepipes]

thank you, fixed an annoying sticky key!

[@sebbretro]

One of my keys was stuck down and this literally saved my sanity, I had to removed all the bits and bend up the bottom cross bar but it fixed the key well enough

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 😁

[@TSinUL]

Best Tutorial, thanks!

[@JeremiahToller]

Any chance you could shed some light on an issue I'm having with an A1843? The enter key on my num pad: I used your tutorial here to remove and replace the key, which was backwards from this particual keyboard's (the bar was on the right, not the left). The key had been sticking and took a lot of pressure at the top of the key for it to register the keypress. Now, the right (outside) portion of the key works pretty well and is elevated. The left (inside) portion of the key is sunken and pressing that side of the key does not register the keypress. Any ideas on how to make this key fully functional again?

[@m1ke79]

look at all little knobs at the backside of the key. push them a little bit together and lock out for bended plastic. bend it a little bit back. hop this helps

[@JeremiahToller]

@@m1ke79 Ok, thank you. I'll give it a try next time I have some time to do so.

[@SimplyDana]

Great tutorial Eric! 👍🏼

[@thecollegepicker]

Appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@ricardourbieta]

just bought a keyboard from ebay, the seller said is fully functional, turns down the i key does not work, I disassemble it just fine, it didnt show signs of liquid had been spilled, the little silicone cirle that I asume is the mechanism that trigers the logical press, is not working when pressed, tried doing the same on other keys and they do trigger the letter when pressing that little circle, and as I was writing this comment I realized that it is like that i key is stucked on pressed, some times the i appears out of nowhere without being pressed at that moment.

[@JoyTibbs-l2i]

Thank you so much!!! This saved my keyboard from a Dr. Pepper splatter!!

[@saikatnextd]

great videos thanks a lot for sharing

[@EclecticDiscus]

Very helpful!!! Great tutorial.

[@thecollegepicker]

Happy to help 🤝

[@hunseder]

Where did you get that great mat for holding parts during disassembly? I could use one!

[@thecollegepicker]

Hey Nick! It was an Amazon purchase a few years ago, lots of manufacturers private labeled. I went with the biggest size it was around $20-$25.

[@hunseder]

@@thecollegepicker Thanks, found and ordered. Will be handy for those repair projects.

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@cat47997]

Will this work for the wired model a1243?

[@thecollegepicker]

I believe the wired model has a different key design. I have a lot of other model tutorials on my channel, I think magic keyboard 1 will be the same key design. That video will help.

[@jacobtrader1313]

Do you know any place where I could get replacement keycaps for the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID?

[@thecollegepicker]

eBay or Amazon should have them

[@iftiqarajaz9502]

Hi, what can I do if I accidently break the fragile aluminium hooks which the bar sits under? Appreciate your advice

[@thecollegepicker]

The key won't sit correctly unfortunately

[@mamanatur2861]

Thank you for your video. You saved my keyboard!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🤠

[@jeremit0]

After removing/reinstalling the keys, they no longer pop up. What did I do wrong?

[@touchgrasscrypto]

Thank you! (I can use my ! now... Thank goddddd

[@shebbyshoes]

What if the key is placed and feels like it is always pushed?

[@SunamiRL]

Same

[@nasihshamil6655]

I am stuck, Please help me pick a thermal printer between JADENS ( JD268BT ) vs Jiose ( j500 )

[@thecollegepicker]

Either or.

[@mygodisable2]

Thanks for this video tutorial.

[@thecollegepicker]

Thank you for the support 🙏🙏

[@eshaansharma280]

apple store employee- No keys can’t be replaced sir ! There’s all water inside it and now you need to pay 1999$ for repair or buy a new one ! Eric - hold my beer *makes a tutorial* Apple employee - _cries in dead commisions_

[@thecollegepicker]

Hold my 🍺 please. ⌨️👨‍🔧 Lol thanks Eshaan 🙏

[@eshaansharma280]

@@thecollegepicker 😂😂💸💸

[@jasondelgado2178]

Saved 330, thank u lol

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome

[@hifiholiday]

Thank you!

[@vipulshah2096]

I am using Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad but my 90% of my keys not working can u send me to disassemble video

[@hc2622]

I followed the steps for my caps lock key, and for some reason now it goes back on completely flat. It doesn't pop anymore. It's just down all the way. What the heck is going wrong?! :( Help!

[@Kee_Didnt]

Thank you! Gave ya a like

[@josieyoung6884]

THANK YOU

[@EscapeRoomShop]

i tried your method but when i put the key it stays stuck help me please!!!!!

[@Sopitchii]

I just clean my keyboard and now that I put it on, my keyboard is all on capital letter even though the shift lock it’s off ! What happened, do you have any idea ? What can I do ? I can’t unlock my iMac because of the password 😱😱

[@bradfranklin-j66co]

4:12 delete key. Same as tab - 3:50

[@0steady]

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JRA9612]

You're the best!!

[@Rawa29]

Thanks man! Very helpful.

[@dietrich105]

Thanks

[@rebeccacole2622]

My option key keeps popping up from the bottom but everything seems to be intact does anyone know why that would happen?

[@RH-vr7cs]

It sounds and looks easy. However, to insert the two little bottom knobs underneath the aluminum hooks is a struggle. I tried and tried but never went in. I am planning to take it to a professional to do it for me. I think at my 70 years old age my eyes could not help me see what I am doing. It is a great video though.

[@ashleighfournier-kelleher9536]

Thanks Spilt a beer on my keyboard and this fixed the stickyness

[@petersuvara]

Ugh. My keys just stick down now after attempting to put them back... :/

[@saratolbert6320]

Omg you are a blessing. I was struggling to place the shift key on my Apple Magic Keyboard for my tablet. Thank you so much!!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are very welcome. Happy to help.

[@YukonBucees2020]

Good stuff

[@MsEsCee]

Hi, Eric! Great tutorial. This might be a question for you...are the keys on the Apple Magic Keyboard interchangeable with those on the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID? Not including the new/Touch ID of course. But could you, say, swap an M with an M, or the Shift keys? Cheers!

[@Traiden_]

I also have this question! Did you ever figure this out?

[@shelaghcorbett2387]

I’m afraid not. It may well work but in the absence of any clear answer, I kind of lost interest in the project, for the time being anyway. Good luck!

[@Traiden_]

@@shelaghcorbett2387 Well shoot. Thanks for getting back to me. I found a teardown of the new Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The Spacebar looks a bit different. I may swing into my local Apple store and see if they sell replacement keycaps for my space gray keyboard.

[@rantym35]

Only one key “t” dont work

[@drDomdr]

bruh when i put the keys in it goes in but just becomes stuck and i cant use the key

[@thecollegepicker]

Is the switch assembled correctly? It sounds like something might be turned around or maybe some metal bent on the keyboard side.

[@EDIRomanul]

thanks man! I really appreciate it!

[@decorationrise805]

Uh... But you didn't remove the touch ID button, I only want to see is remove the touch ID button