some keyboard keys on my MacBook Pro retina mid 2014 are not working.
w, 2, `, tab, r, brightness increase, these keys aren't working.
but when I press these keys while pressing "w key" they work.
does my keyboard needs replacement? can I reseat the keyboard cable and try? is it easy to do that?
Please let me know. Thank you
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Sounds like your keyboard has a liquid spill at some point and the traces are corroded. That will need either a new uppercase or if you’ve got the skills replace the keyboard alone.
But like many things in repairing Apples newer systems you’ll need to take the battery out which is glued in! Then getting to the keyboard is a bit of work if you’ve not done one before as its held by a mix of screws and rivets!
Basically taking the everything apart and you may mess it up in the process. Which is why I strongly recommend just replacing the uppercase which also gets you a fresh battery and a lot less work! MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 Upper Case Assembly Replacement and here’s the part: MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Late 2013-Mid 2014) Upper Case Assembly It looks like IFIXIT is out of stock but here’s another source: TheBookYard - Uppercase Apple P/N 661-8311 And you can get the correct keyboard for your system (European).
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Thank you so much for pointing the possible reasons out. You have helped me solve m problem too.
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You don't have to pull the battery. The 2014 has rivets holding keyboard in place. They get trashed when you pull it. You have to buy screws, they don't come with the keyboard replacement from here at ifixit. I got them on Amazon.
Also, you don't NEED a new backlight, but it makes it easier.
And my thinking was, if I'm going this far, the battery needs replacing and I'm in here anyway...
Also sold here, or (and they fit better from what I've read about people putting in some of the ifixit replacements), from LaptopBatteryExpress.
Guy replacing keyboard on matching laptop.
And better camera work on a 2015, which is almost identical.
Good luck.
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