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Hello all. Had an unfortunate encounter involving my new 2013 13" MacBook Air & some ketchup… Not much got everywhere, but some of it appears to have gotten stuck underneath at least 3 keys; mainly the “T” & “Y” keys, as well as the screen-brightness reduction key in the top left of the keyboard. The keys have since become stuck & it’s become a bit harder than usual to push them down. I know it’s possible to remove the keys on older models for cleaning, but I’m unsure how to go through with it/if there’s a different process for the new 13" Air. Any help would be highly appreciated <3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSpPlMdGv… Should be same for MB Air. Good luck!
Here is a video that shows popping the keys for both Macbook Pro and Macbook Air: https://youtu.be/kh88cn_rtLo
is absolutely not the same and everyone post this video mac air is different
Can i ask, how did you clean the keys? My space bar is very stiff now as had a similar incident with some orange juice. Would like to try and clean it without removing the space bar if possible.
Had the same issue on 2013 13-inch macbook air. The space bar works on the left end but it stopped working under the right side. The right thumb is the one taught for spaces when touch-typing though :-) I watched this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3x_MWDq…) and followed its suggestions. Fixed the issue in ten minutes (plus video watch time to watch to the end as recommended). Didn’t use isopropyl alcohol, but did use a dry old toothbrush to dislodge particles and used a compressed air can to move particles out of the area at the bottom of the space bar. Thanks to the video-poster, Erik - @thecollegepicker. The video currently chosen as the best answer is not very complete and does not cover the larger keys or how to clean.
