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I have a question concerning a topcase and keyboard replacement. My MacBook Pro (Early 08, A1260, 2.4GHz) has a scatched and slightly dented topcase and its keyboard has the US layout. Now both shall be replaced and the new keyboard is supposed to be a german one. Can I buy a topcase for the A1226 and any keyboard that fits an A1226 or 1260 MacBook Pro? Or do both kinds of topcases fit my MBP, but each will only work with the same model keyboard? Or do only the A1260 topcases fit but the keyboard can be for A1226-MBP’s? Or do only A1260 topcases fit AND the keyboard needs to be A1260? I cant seem to get that information from the pictures in the teardowns or the photos in the Parts Store… Any information would be highly appreciated!
Unfortunately, a A1260 Upper Case and keyboard will not work on a A1226 and vice versa. Sorry!
I just did the swap a a1260 complete top case on a 1226 macbook pro. Everything works great didn’t have to change a thing, all the function keys on the a1260 work has they should did not have to swap out any keys. ALL gestures work as well even the 3 finger and thumb with mountain lion. simple plug and go I’d recommend to anyone to do!
