Certain keys randomly stop working on my MacBook Air often.

Can't type certain letters on my keyboard at random intervals


For the record, I'm typing this on my phone because it came out like complete nonsense on my mac. I've had my mac for about 2 years now with no similar issues, and lately I've been getting this problem where I can't type certain letters/keys on my keyboard. Specifically e, d, 3, F3, F11(The VOLUME DOWN BUTTON), & the escape key. At first it was happening at random short intervals for random durations but now it seems to be getting longer and longer each time. It is most likely not a physical problem with the keys because this always happens, and started happening, at the same time for all four keys. This is extremely irritating and I have no idea the source of the problem. The only thread I could find talking about the same issue is [this one](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5982152?sortBy=best). Problem is none of those solutions have worked for me. If anyone else is having the same issue or better yet has a solution, please help. 🙏


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MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Posted on May 26, 2024 4:40 PM

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May 27, 2024 12:45 AM in response to popquaser

have you tried to restart the mac in the safe mode to see if the issues are persisting in the safe mode?


Start up your Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
  2. Wait for your Mac to shut down completely. A Mac is completely shut down when the screen is black and any lights (including in the Touch Bar) are off.
  3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until “Loading startup options” appears.
  4. Select a volume.
  5. Press and hold the Shift key, then click Continue in Safe Mode.
  6. The computer restarts automatically. When the login window appears, you should see “Safe Boot” in the menu bar.


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