Comments on: Replacing MacBook Air keyboard after liquid damage

By: flock

flock — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:08:49 +0000

Hey! Just wanted to say thank you. My Air (2011 11″) is like new!
A few points to note:
-don’t bring the dryer/heater too close to the backlight layer. Mine almost melted and it was a pain in the ass to put back into the chassis (but it did work despite the damage)
– be very careful when you put the screws back on the new keyboard. I lost one that got stuck in one of the keys and had to remove everything and start over. Use a magnet screwdriver if available.

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:41:27 +0000

I would like a bit more details as to how the rivet’s holes would be magically threaded for screws! I don’t expect such tiny screws to be self-threading.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 10:03:05 +0000

Do you know if I can replace A1466 2012 topcase with 2013/2014 one? The mic seen to be the only difference, which is dual in 2013 model. Is there going to be a problem?

By: Jens

Jens — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:35:47 +0000

Had problems with the keys “2, w, s, F2”. Replaced the keyboard according to your guide and everything works perfectly now.

I had some problems with the rivets at step 12, as most of them stayed on the aluminum frame. I took of the display and used a hammer and a flathead screwdriver to take them all of in 2 mins. If the rivets are not removed the keyboard won’t fit probably.

By: Amarand Agasi

Amarand Agasi — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 22:58:20 +0000

Quick question:

Are the “52 silver screws (instead of broken rivets)” the same as the “40 black screws (along the perimeter)” or are they different screws, other than color? Do you know what the rivet-replacing screws are specs-wise? Does the case need to be modified or do the screws go right in? Thanks!

By: Lily

Lily — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:02:02 +0000

i spilled liquid on my laptop, keyboard works fine.. lights are the problem.. only some of them turn on.

By: Ryan F.

Ryan F. — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 02:54:27 +0000

Thank you. Daughter just spilled water on Mid 2012 MacBook Air 13″ A1466. Power button works but all the other keys are dead…backlights seems to work.

I will try your step by step instructions…thanks again.