MacBook Pro space bar only works 50% of the time

Does anyone else's MacBooks space bar only work like 50% of the time. How can I fix this, my Mac book is brand new I got it a month ago.



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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 25, 2025 8:43 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2025 9:14 AM

macbookuserwowwow wrote:

Does anyone else's MacBooks space bar only work like 50% of the time. How can I fix this, my Mac book is brand new I got it a month ago.


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You do have a 1-yr limited warranty for hardware issues...


The return policy/ exchange —limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple

Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store



i would reference the following to see if it is a simple matter of cleaning the keyboard —

often times this is enough resolves your issue


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



if no resolve—


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 Support - Apple Support




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Sep 25, 2025 9:14 AM in response to macbookuserwowwow

macbookuserwowwow wrote:

Does anyone else's MacBooks space bar only work like 50% of the time. How can I fix this, my Mac book is brand new I got it a month ago.


[Re-Titled by Moderator]
Original Title: space bar


You do have a 1-yr limited warranty for hardware issues...


The return policy/ exchange —limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple

Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store



i would reference the following to see if it is a simple matter of cleaning the keyboard —

often times this is enough resolves your issue


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



if no resolve—


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 Support - Apple Support




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