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beni

M$5 February 05, 2009 05:00 PM

Where to get a new keyboard for my MacBook Air?

I have completely disassembled my MacBook Air in order to repair or replace the keyboard. I found out that in order to replace the keyboard, you need to replace the whole upper case as the keyboard and trackpad are integrated into it and can't easily be disassembled and repaired. The keyboard itself contains several layers of light-shielding sheets and lots of screws. There's no way I can clean and repair this kind of keyboard. I just want to replace it.

My question: where can I get an upper case for the MacBook Air?

My question is not about how to replace the keyboard.

Without your help, I would buy it here:

http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Air-Upper-Case-with-Keyboard/IF188-002

However, I would prefer getting a keyboard with Swiss-German layout (all the ä, ö, ü and special characters should be at the right place). Will Apple sell them? Would I have to send the MacBook in? Can I get it from somewhere in Europe or even Switzerland? Are there other sources than ifixit.com?

Info on the keyboard and taking apart a MacBook Air:
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20080310/148748
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/First-Look/Mac/MacBook-Air/Page-3

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wizeman

February 05, 2009 05:33 PM

I found one on eBay for you:
http://tinyurl.com/d6mn5f

It's not a German keyboard though. But it is only 69.99 so it's a good compromise to save over 100$.

Hope that helps.
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beni

February 09, 2009 10:41 AM

Thank you very much!

I was too late. The item is already sold now. But it was what i was looking for. Whether the keyboard layout was Swiss or US didn't matter so much. Both would be better than using a wireless keyboard with the MacBook Air (that's what I'm doing right now).

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