Macbook Air Keyboard Backlight Replacement

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Macbook Air Keyboard Backlight Replacement

Hi,

My MB Air is out of warranty, and I'm just doing a manual replacement of the keyboard and backlight. I've purchased the parts, but I note that on the backlight there is a clear plastic covering. Is this a part of the backlight, or to be removed? Underneath, there are adhesive bits, so I would assume remove, but I've heard others say that it's part of the backlight, and helps with light dispersal.

Anyone know anything about this?

Thanks,

Gareth

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 4:43 AM

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Woodpig Author

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Mar 9, 2022 6:10 AM in response to Ingo2711

Well, it's just a factual question about the composition of the native keyboard backlight: does it have that clear plastic covering or not? Not asking for installation advice. It's fine if you don't know.

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HWTech

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Mar 9, 2022 11:26 AM in response to Woodpig

I agree with the others here since we have no idea what keyboard you purchased or how that keyboard you purchased is made. That is a question you need to ask the manufacturer of the keyboard.

Usually you don't remove things from parts except for a protective film on the finished external facing side of a part such as an LCD Panel, or other external facing side of a part. Even then, you need to be careful since even then there are exceptions.

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