Return key on my Macbook Pro 16" M1 is pressed in and stopped working.

This morning I depressed the return key and it didn't come back up. It has stopped working. I'd start a new paragraph...but I can't. fotomatt in Colorado.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.2

Posted on Apr 17, 2024 1:34 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2024 3:06 PM

Raclotron wrote:

This morning I depressed the return key and it didn't come back up. It has stopped working. I'd start a new paragraph...but I can't. fotomatt in Colorado.


How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support



Take it in for a hardware issue


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

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a work-a-round would be to plug in an external keyboard.

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Apr 17, 2024 3:06 PM in response to Raclotron

Raclotron wrote:

This morning I depressed the return key and it didn't come back up. It has stopped working. I'd start a new paragraph...but I can't. fotomatt in Colorado.


How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support



Take it in for a hardware issue


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support




a work-a-round would be to plug in an external keyboard.

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