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MacBook Pro Keyboard Not Working

  • 16-10-2020 9:38am
    #1
    woofwoof123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I have a MacBook Pro 8,1 (bought mid 2011) and recently the keyboard has stopped working. Not all buttons have stopped, the numbers along the top are still working. Currently using a Bluetooth keyboard to do anything with the laptop.

    Can anyone give me a ballpark figure to fix this problem or should i just take the hit and buy a new laptop?

    Thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    sheepsh4gger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 622 ✭✭✭sheepsh4gger


    2011 is very old...

    You could try replacing the keyboard and checking if that makes a difference.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJm44TSw0CU

    You can probably find the part on eBay


  • #3
    alexsandro22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭alexsandro22


    It seems to me that really replacing the keyboard on your device can play a key role and restore functionality. If I understood you correctly, you have Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) and here is user manual for this model http://apple.manymanuals.com/laptops/macbook-pro-17-inch-late-2011/user-manual-17591 wich can be helpful in some cases like this one. Anyway you use bluetooth keyboard wich is possible and it's a good news.
    P.S. I can't name the ballpark but you probably can sell 2011 macbook and gain some money for buying a new one ( if the keyboard changing will not fix it)


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