2020 MacBook M1 Keyboard Backlight Not Lighting Evenly Or Bright

Over the past few months I have noticed my keyboard backlight is getting dimmer and dimmer while some keys remain very bright, some keys you can't even notice are on, I have cleaned my MacBook keyboard, and tried to find more information but I can't.


I am also having problems with the plastic at the bottom of my screen, It seems to crack very easily and its now go to the point where I have a whole in it, and it has to be taped off, so no crap can get in.


does anyone know how to replace the bottom strip and fix my keyboard backlighting issues.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 1:13 PM

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Jan 29, 2025 10:21 PM in response to rupert172

rupert172 Said:

"2020 MacBook M1 Keyboard Backlight Not Lighting Evenly Or Bright: [...]I am also having problems with the plastic at the bottom of my screen, It seems to crack very easily and its now go to the point where I have a whole in it, and it has to be taped off, so no crap can get in.[...]"

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Corroding Battery:

Do you see any lifting on the bezel or by the hinges of the screen? If so, the battery may be corroding, in which case it would be a Health Hazard. So, you'd have to get this serviced.


Getting this Serviced:

Set up a Genius Bar Appointment at your local Apple Store. There, it will be looked at and you'll be provided with your options.

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