MacBook Air M1 A2337 Keyboard Replacement 

Looks like the 40% alch didn't clean it but made it worse lol. Glad we were able to help

Dude this is literally the exact thing that I did with vodka too. Not great for cleaning. Glad to hear it worked out for you - going to have a go myself

does your mac work fine with a replaced keyboard? i am about to replace mine but have some second thoughts..

@@lizardhudson8463 how its going? u changed your keyboard?

Where did you order the replacement keyboard from? How much?

Thanks!

In case someone is having the same issue and somehow reads my comment: After reading an iFixit forum post I've realized that this issue isn't caused by a faulty keyboard but actually by an incompatible trackpad (that somehow got installed before this device was sold to me). I've ordered a new trackpad from aliexpress, replaced it and finally the keyboard works as expected! Such a shame I've tried such destructive method for replacing the keyboard when it was probably working fine all along, but at least I've learned something new!! Thanks for the video anyways, I'm happy I can finally use my macbook :)

@@pablo-gb3dg and thank you for coming back and giving the solution!

Glad it was helpful!

as far as I can tell by looking at the video. he didn't put any screws in the middle of the keyboard.

For most models, no as the return key shape may be different and won't fit the chassis. For others the connection may fit and it may work, however, the keys that are different in a similar location will register as the original keyboard's position. A good example is the: and ' keys

My question as well. There was no explanation of why tape was removed or if it was replaced. I can like and subscribe but if there is no answer to my question, then I am not sure what to do.

Sorry for replying a month later, but for anybody else with the same question, replacing your keyboard like shown in the video won't attach it to the center like it was originally. To attach your new keyboard to the center, you need to do one more step the video mentions around 8:08. *Make sure you have keyboard screws to replace the rivets prior to doing this. Just google "A2337 keyboard screw" and you can get 100 from AliExpress for $5.* Once you remove the old keyboard, there are some nubs on the underside of the chassis (visible at roughly 11:45 in video.) These are the rivets used to secure the original keyboard in manufacturing. Since all of the rivet heads were ripped off when removing your old keyboard, they now do nothing except make your life harder. Each rivet plugs a hole that could be used to attach your new keyboard to the chassis with aforementioned keyboard screws. Try to pull the rivets out with something precise like some small side-cutters, or any tool that can remove them fairly delicately (AVOID FINE PLIERS.) Gently tapping a hammer on a flat head screwdriver at a 45 degree angle against each rivet works too. During removal, keep in mind that you need these rivets removed entirely, not just sheared so that they don't poke out of their hole. No matter the method, there will be a few rivets you shear. No worries, its close to impossible to remove every single rivet. Once every rivet on the chassis is removed or sheared, put in your new keyboard, and screw your keyboard in on the edges. After that, just use the keyboard screws you bought or that came with your replacement and screw them into the rivet holes you unplugged. These secure the center of the new keyboard to the chassis like the original, but better, because these aren't rivets! This means should you ever need to replace the keyboard in the future (god forbid,) you won't need to rip the keyboard out, just unscrew it and it will pop out. Once all your keyboard screws are in, you can proceed with reassembly (shown at 12:37 in video.) If you're doing this replacement, I don't recommend you skip replacing the useless rivets with keyboard screws. If you skip this process, your new keyboard will be fully functional, but pressing keys in the center of your new keyboard will cause it to sink because there isn't anything in the center to support the keyboard under pressure.

Here is the Amazon link for keyboard inner screws if anyone is looking for them in the future: a.co/d/17o7nYK

@@aaron_swartz Thanks for this comment. Was just about to tear this one off, having second thoughts then saw this. I'll definitely look for some screws first. Hopefully they won't take too long.

@@aaron_swartz Hi, what is the name of the screwdriver that is used for the keyboard screws on the edges, and is it the same for the screws that are gonna replace the rivets?

@@aaron_swartzdoes it matter whether or not it says pro or air for the screws? Please reply

May I confirm if you solve this problem? Could you please tell me how to do it?

Hello, there is a language input switcher in the settings. However, since the keyboard connection is configured in a way, it may not be exactly as an english qwerty. But if you switch it, just match it up with the stickers as you test each key

It’s a bit late but for anyone watching bring it to Apple they usually help clean or even replace key caps for free

Ice Cream

If the damage is only superficial you can get away with removing the keycaps without even touching the interior of the laptop.

They 're not separated, only the backlight is

Thanks! and Check the cable connection first for any damage, then see if a usb keyboard works with those keys, if the external keyboard works no issues then you most likely have a bad replacement keyboard

a2338 is for the Macbook Pro. It will look a bit different removing the board

agreed

hi! So is it possible to replace rivets with screws? What are those screws? Are they the same as on the edge? Is there no problem in later use? You just screw them in and it is okay? Sorry for asking but I have the same issue. Hope you will help :)

You are right. The proper way is to remove the rivets and then replace them with screws. Some shops are not skilled enough but yet showcase their repair as if it is the right way to get things done.

If you are interested in repair, we have our contact link in the description =)

Glad you were able to get it working, congrats!

@@lapfix I have the exact same problem as TheSoroLP explained. The keyboard and the backlight both don’t work. I noticed that the trackpad cable has a branch which goes to the location where the backlight and keyboard cable are connected. Does the trackpad cable provide power to them? If that’s the case, could a damaged trackpad cable be the explanation? What do you think may be the problem?

Hey...... Actually I'm having the exact same problem with my m1 mac air. It was completely drained in water for about an hour. Now it only works while it's connected to power adaptor and external keyboard...... I wanted to know if you fixed it by yourself by disassembling all the circuit connection and reassembling them or if you replaced the battery and keyboard. Please help me out with this.

aliexpress

I went to the store, and he was like” we dont actually do these kind of replacements so you will have to change the whole keyboard for 300$

keyboard screws are P2 pentalobe screws.

Pears