Apple’s long-running butterfly keyboard service program for MacBooks is ending soon, with only a few models still eligible for a free repair.
Below, we take a look back at Apple’s butterfly keyboard problems that led to the program.
The Butterfly Keyboard
For much of the 2000s, MacBook keyboards had a traditional scissor switch mechanism. That changed in March 2015, when Apple released an ultra-thin 12-inch MacBook with a low-profile keyboard that used a new butterfly switch mechanism. While the keyboard fit in the 12-inch MacBook’s thin enclosure, it is prone to issues, such as letters repeating unexpectedly or failing to appear when keys are pressed.
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