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{A1989 / EMC3214}—Released in July 2018, the 13" MacBook Pro features quad-core i5 and i7 processors and Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics.

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Keyboard replacement guide for 2018 MacBook Pro Retina 13"?

Hi. I recently ordered an iFixit replacement keyboard for my 13" 2018 Macbook Pro Retina. The problem: I can't find an iFixit guide for performing the keyboard replacement. No way I'm doing this by the seat of my pants. Anybody out there aware of a replacement guide?

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Here a YouTube video on how to replace the keyboard

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6GCwPjF_Dj...

I am aware that this video isnt for your model but the procedure is the same(you will also need to get to the bit where they remove it in the video)

Here’s a dissasembly of the device up til the logic board(you will just need to remove the screws and I clip the connectors after)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_l5SFWA69I...

Just a warning as this repair is quite difficult as the keyboard is riveted into place whitch makes it Alot harder and more dangerous

If you need any help in the repair just ask me or anyone else here

Thanks:-)

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Here's a better guide MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2018 Keyboard Teardown

Sadly, I really don't recommend going down to this level as its not for the faint of heart! Even I don't do this as Apple has gone too far in making one of the most worn parts the hardest to repair and cost less (L&P)!

Your best bet is just replacing the full upper case assembly;

∙ Upper Case & Keyboard - Space Grey (4TB 18/19) Apple P/N 661-13159

∙ Upper Case & Keyboard - Silver (4TB 18/19) Apple P/N 661-13160

Note: There are quite a few versions of the keyboard layout so make sure you get the correct one.

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I recommend using @danj s links as mine are quite long videos:-)

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Sorry, the keyboard is not supposed to be replaceable as its glued to the top cover.

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