Apple has always been at the forefront of the innovation race in the technology industry. Every new launch will sport a new feature aimed at making human life easier. The MacBook has been no exception. However, no amount of preparation can guarantee success when it comes to user experience. The MacBook Butterfly keyboard has been one of the best examples of how innovation can result in more than problems. Apple has faced a lot of criticism for its butterfly keyboards launched in 2015 for having many issues. The issues have been so persistent that some users were forced to opt for a MacBook keyboard repair.
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What is the butterfly keyboard?
The butterfly keyboard was a new design introduced by Apple to make the design look sleeker and enhance user experience. The positioning under the button is elevated on the sides and more embedded in the middle to give it a butterfly look. Hence the name MacBook butterfly keyboard. The keyboard was designed to give the users a better typing experience. However, the design failed on several fronts. Several repair services like the MacBook keyboard repair Bangalore services called it one of the worst designs ever created by Apple.
Other than the MacBook butterfly keyboard, older MacBooks sport the scissor keyboard. The design comparatively is better than the butterfly keyboard but still not perfect. The MackBook keyboard has some common known issues that can ruin a good typing experience.
Here are five common MacBook Pro/Air keyboard issues along with a few solutions:
1. Unresponsive keys
An issue that many MacBook users have complained about to several MacBook Butterfly Keyboard repair Koramangala. The issue is a complex one and the exact cause can never be known until the device is opened by a technician. However, sometimes the keyboard can also become unresponsive due to delayed processing. To fix that, simply restart the MacBook by going to the Apple menu from the top bar of the screen. If the issue still persists upon restarting, the keyboard might need to be replaced.
2. Keys Stuck
Key getting stuck or not clicking upon the touch of the user is an issue most common in the MacBook butterfly keyboard issue. The design is flawed as it is easier for crumbs and small particles to get under the keys and get stuck. People try to clean it with pointed things or a high velocity dryer and end up causing more damage to the keyboard as well as other hardware. Therefore all MacBook keyboard replacement Bangalore technicians will recommend getting it fixed by an expert.
3. Keys Repeating letters
This is an interesting issue from the list. The MacBook keyboard has a special feature where a user can set a bar on repeating keys or a time limit. For example, from a single press on the key ‘p’, the result will be ‘pp’. On the other hand, keys repeating letters after only a single press can also be a hardware issue that demands MacBook keyboard replacement. Users can turn the repeat feature off from the settings. Go to the Apple menu and click on the system preferences. In the window, there will be an option for the keyboard. From the keyboard menu, go to the key repeat option and turn it off entirely.
4. Keys enter wrong values
This MacBook keyboard issue is a software one and luckily it is possible to fix it through settings. In the Apple menu, go to system preferences and open the keyboard window. In the keyboard window, switch on the ‘Show keyboard and emoji viewers in menu bar’ by checking the box next to it. After it is done, a small keyboard icon will appear on the main screen. Click on the icon and a graphical keyboard will appear on the screen. After it appears, press a key and see if the same key highlights on the graphical keyboard. If it does not, then go back to the keyboard window in system preferences and change the input sources.
5. Keys respond slowly
Another problem is actually a feature of the Macbook keyboard. Yes, it is absolutely true that the MacBook has an option known as slow keys that can be turned off if the user wishes faster typing. In order to turn off the slow keys feature, go to the system preferences in the Apple menu and click on the accessibility option. From the accessibility window, choose the keyboard option by scrolling down in the list on the left. If there is a checkmark next to the enable slow keys feature. If it is already turned off then it might be time to consult a keyboard expert such as Soldrit, a MacBook keyboard replacement in Bangalore center. Soldrit has a team of skilled experts that are trained to deal with MacBook keyboards.
Conclusion
These were the five common keyboard issues in a MacBook that may or may not require a MacBook keyboard replacement. When it comes to keyboards, Apple has tried to make the design filled with features so that users can customize their typing experience. Unfortunately, not every risk has great rewards. For more information on MacBook keyboards repair, check the service page on the Soldrit website.
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