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Hi, my brother ruined the delete key on his MacBook PRO 2017 A1708. Not only was the black cap broken, but the actuator(I believe it is called) was missing the black dot as well. I bought a full replacement for the delete button. When I removed the original actuator I think I broke some of the pegs/legs that hold the actuator in place. The result is that there is a small plastic piece in the hole of the keypad that blocks me from inserting my new actuator. My understanding is that I may need to take out the whole computer to get access to the rear part of the keyboard, to be able to remove that plastic piece. I’m hoping there is an alternative solution that is not that drastic?
Hello sorry to bring some bad news. But in most cases and I would say it will be the same with this model, I do think you are going to have to dive in and open up the unit.
Hold that thought! Apple has a special repair program for your system! Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro I like FREE over $$$ as well as the risks of making things worse! PLEASE! get to an Apple Store or authorized Apple service provider.
