![]() ![]() One really cannot go back to CTRL-C, after being used to command-C, etc. And also because I was really using the Mac as my main workhorse with just a Windows gaming laptop as substitute. But I was putting off sending for repair last year because of the very frequent lockdowns and covid-surges in our city. Glad that Apple admitted the design flaw over the long run. I was aware of the repair program for the butterfly keys since last year. I had to buy an Anker powerbank just to support occasional use in a conf room where a power outlet is far. If you're doing Excel, this means temp recovered files and a ton of inconvenience after reboot. The inconvenient thing here is the mac is still showing 60-70% or so of power, but the screen will just shut-off suddenly even at this high-charge %. Similarly, after just 600+ cycles, the mac’s battery won’t last 1hr of Powerpoint projection. ![]() ![]() If you actually look at a key that comes off, you'll notice outright the small hooks that are coming loose. I actually bought a few keys (from other macs chopped for parts, I suppose) available online for around 4usd each, and replaced specific letters that were becoming irritatingly loose from their places. Problem began on the laptop’s year 2 or 3. I had a 2017 Macbook Pro with the known notorious problem of butterfly keys flying-out or chipping-off after some years of use. ![]() Might have some use for compatriots here. ![]()
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