MacBook Key Cap Replacement

Step 1:

• Lay the key out how it will look on the keyboard

Step 2:

• Flip the Key Over

Step 3:

• Insert the small flat head screw driver under the small side of the cross hinge and slide to each side slowly to un-snap the hinge

Step 4:

• Place the hinge to the side in the same direction it came off of the key cap
• Pay close attention to how it looks and how it is put together

Step 5:

• Pick up the hinge and flip it over and attach it to the metal tab as seen below

Step 6:

• Put one side of the cross hinge into the metal tab with the hole in it

Step 7:

• Use the small flat head screw driver and lightly press the remaining tab into place

Step 8:

• Once the cross hinge is attached lay the key on top of the key next to it and get a look at how it is going to be put on

Step 9:

• Flip the key over and angle it slightly back to get the cross hinge to slide under the key cap’s tabs

Step 10:

• Wiggle the other side of the key cap around a bit to get it into place, you will feel when the key cap’s is in the correct position
• Once you feel it, press down lightly and the key will snap into place

Step 11:

• Done