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My built in keyboard on my MacBook 2017 isn’t working. I am able to use the power on and off key but I am unable to type in my password to start my computer. I have shut it down, restarted it and tried to press Control P R Option keys. Nothing works

My built in keyboard for my MacBook is not working. I am able to use the power button but that is all. I am unable to type in my password to use my laptop. I have tried to restart it, shut it down, wait for a few hours, charge it and press keys Control+P+R+Option, nothing has worked. Please help, I am a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in rural Zambia and do not have access to an Apple support center.

MacBook, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 20, 2020 4:16 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2020 9:07 AM

Hi,


Does yours qualify for Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro...


https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks

Eligible Models

To identify your computer's model and to see if it is eligible for this program, choose Apple () menu > About This Mac. Eligible models are listed below.

▪ MacBook (Retina, 12-­inch, Early 2015)

▪ MacBook (Retina, 12­-inch, Early 2016)

▪ MacBook (Retina, 12-­inch, 2017)

▪ MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)

▪ MacBook Pro (13­-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-­inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-­inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-­inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2016)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2017)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2018)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2019)


Note: No other Mac notebook models are part of this program.



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Jan 20, 2020 9:07 AM in response to vkowal143

Hi,


Does yours qualify for Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro...


https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks

Eligible Models

To identify your computer's model and to see if it is eligible for this program, choose Apple () menu > About This Mac. Eligible models are listed below.

▪ MacBook (Retina, 12-­inch, Early 2015)

▪ MacBook (Retina, 12­-inch, Early 2016)

▪ MacBook (Retina, 12-­inch, 2017)

▪ MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)

▪ MacBook Pro (13­-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-­inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-­inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-­inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2016)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2017)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2018)

▪ MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)

▪ MacBook Pro (15-­inch, 2019)


Note: No other Mac notebook models are part of this program.



Jan 20, 2020 9:26 AM in response to vkowal143

From the link I provided...


Service Process

Please choose one of the options below for service. Your Mac notebook will be examined prior to any service to verify that it is eligible for this program.


The type of service will be determined after the keyboard is examined and may involve the replacement of one or more keys or the whole keyboard. The service turn-around time may vary depending upon the type of service and availability of replacement parts.


Find an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

Make an appointment at an Apple Retail Store.

Mail in your device to the Apple Repair Center.

To prepare your unit for service, please backup your data.


Note: If your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro has any damage which impairs the service, that issue will need to be repaired first. In some cases, there may be a cost associated with the repair.


Additional Information

This worldwide Apple program does not extend the standard warranty coverage of your Mac notebook.


If you believe your Mac notebook was affected by this issue, and you paid to have your keyboard repaired, you can contact Apple about a refund.


The program covers eligible MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models for 4 years after the first retail sale of the unit.

My built in keyboard on my MacBook 2017 isn’t working. I am able to use the power on and off key but I am unable to type in my password to start my computer. I have shut it down, restarted it and tried to press Control P R Option keys. Nothing works

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