Non-functioning trackpad and occasionally functioning keyboard...

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MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 Repair

2.3GHz, 2.6GHz, or 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache.

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Jay @jay79714

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Posted: Sep 10, 2015

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Non-functioning trackpad and occasionally functioning keyboard...

I've had this issue for a while now but have been put off by the £200 ($300) quote to get the issue fixed. My trackpad initially wouldn't click and then subsequently wouldn't allow for any movement at all; i've since been using an external mouse. At around the same time, my keyboard started to develop issues: certain keys wouldn't work, or would only work if you held the key down for a couple of seconds or so. Unlike other users, the correct letter will appear eventually if held down for long enough. Is there any way I can fix this myself?

PS, you have no idea how long it has taken for me to type this!

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kevk74 @kevk74 Rep: 1 1 · Answer 1 · 2015-09-13T13:16:25-07:00

It's a whole top case replacement, we are taking backlit keyboard, the works! That additionally involves having to buy a new battery too (usually consumes with the replacements so don't overlook the benefit of a new $200 battery) as it's glued to the case (I believe) and has to be replaced once pried away from the old one. I had this exact issue and thankfully I was fixed under AppleCare still but I was still ready to pony up the money once I heard how in depth the repair, and it was $400 for the replacement (not $300) for a mid-2012 15" Retina so if it's $300 (or ANY similar amount) just have to let them do it and suck it up. The part alone w/battery will run you so much anyway that just having Apple do it and have it back to you in a day or so is a blessing, fixed right w/zero worry. I'm with you, $400 to replace a broken trackpad? Really?! Yep. The design and engineering of it angers me but it is what it is.