My keyboard types extra letters/characters.

I’ve searched this issue online before but my case seems to be a little different. Whenever I type n for example, the space bar goes along with it so it types “n ” and vice versa. This happens to the m and ‘ key so it types m’. This also happens to my b and fn key, and more. I have a Macbook Pro, any ways to fix would be awesome. Thanks!

Posted on May 29, 2018 6:38 PM

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May 30, 2018 2:14 AM in response to scrunchymunchy

Does an external keyboard work ok?

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May 30, 2018 9:54 AM in response to scrunchymunchy

I assume you have a MacBook 2016/17/18 model - like me. In which case you have my sympathies.

I think the cause is described here.

http://www.classlawdc.com/2018/04/30/apple-macbook-and-macbook-pro-butterfly-key board-investigation/

Re: MacBook Pro 2016 Random Key Repeat Keyboard Issue

https://theoutline.com/post/2402/the-new-macbook-keyboard-is-ruining-my-life?zd= 1&zi=etidub3v

https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/18/stuck-macbook-pro-keyboard-song/

http://uk.businessinsider.com/apple-macbook-pro-keyboard-fix-is-absurd-2017-10?o p=1&r=US&IR=T

The only solution apart from giving up your laptop for about 10 days each time it happens is below.

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May 30, 2018 9:43 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

Yes it does

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