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key repeat issues

I have turned off the "key repeat" for my MacBook Pro, however several keys continue to repeat. The keys that repeat most often are a, I, t, and o. Any ideas on how to fix this?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Apr 13, 2021 10:01 AM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2021 6:44 PM

Try cleaning the keyboard using the instructions in this Apple article:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205662


Make sure to keep the can of compressed air completely upright or you can damage the laptop with the freezing cold wet propellant.


See if your laptop qualifies for this free Apple keyboard repair program:

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


FYI, here is the current list of publicly acknowledged free repair programs for various Apple products (some products have multiple programs):

https://support.apple.com/service-programs

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Apr 13, 2021 6:44 PM in response to SharonTM

Try cleaning the keyboard using the instructions in this Apple article:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205662


Make sure to keep the can of compressed air completely upright or you can damage the laptop with the freezing cold wet propellant.


See if your laptop qualifies for this free Apple keyboard repair program:

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


FYI, here is the current list of publicly acknowledged free repair programs for various Apple products (some products have multiple programs):

https://support.apple.com/service-programs

key repeat issues

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