Laptop Replacement Keyboards for Apple MacBook Pro

Repair or Upgrade Your MacBook Pro With an A1278 Keyboard Replacement

When dealing with portable electronics, replacing items like keyboards will help refresh the look and feel of the laptop. On a MacBook Pro, there are multiple options for a keyboard replacement when you shop on eBay. Whether you're shopping for a used MacBook Pro 2011 keyboard replacement or another keyboard, learn various features and things to look for on eBay.

While you shop for an affordable Apple MacBook keyboard replacement, consider the various features the new keyboard replacements would come with. For example, a majority of the keyboards will come with a backlit panel on the bottom of the keyboard. The backlight illuminates the keyboard and provides easy views of the numbers, letters, and input buttons any time the keyboard gets used. The backlight color is typically white, but some of the tints may have green or blue hues to them. The traditional color of a MacBook keyboard is black, but there are some versions which are available in silver and white.

Purchasing a new MacBook keyboard on eBay comes with many options from countries all over the world. If you're looking for a cheap MacBook Pro keyboard price, you may purchase an international version of the keyboard, but there are numerous differences with the keyboard to be aware of. Some of the international keyboards will look exactly the same but with smaller print showcasing letters for a different language. Other keyboards may feature the keys out of order. Some of the keyboards may have an extra letter or symbol, like the Danish keyboard that features an "AE" key input. Through Apply keyboard mapping, these letters may be adjusted and the individual keys could be changed as well. If the price is cheap enough, it may be worth getting an international version of the keyboard replacement.

As you search for new and used MacBook Pro keyboards, there are different sizes depending on the model you own. The easiest way to find the proper keyboard you need is knowing the exact model you are searching for. Some keyboards may interchange with each other, typically releases from the same year. When you order the correct keyboard, the keyboard snaps right into place using a plug and play connector system built into the Apple product. The keyboard will also lay flat without any extra space or wiggle room once it gets installed on the laptop.