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    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by SkyGtr87, Oct 20, 2007.

  1. SkyGtr87

    SkyGtr87 Notebook Guru

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    so am noticing some wear on my keyboard on mbp. I was just wonder well apple do anything to replace they keyboard, when u cant see the letters, symbols, and numbers on them?
     
    SkyGtr87, Oct 20, 2007
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, you can always try to show your frustration that your $2000 notebook is showing such wear so soon and you're not happy and stuff...but technically, that is a cosmetic issue and I don't believe Apple's warranty covers cosmetic issues, just technical issues.
     
    Sam, Oct 20, 2007
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  3. sulkorp

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    If you're really concerned about it wearing out, I know theres a silicone skin that you can put on the keys, and apple has them on their site.
    That would help with the wear, and probably make it less susceptible to spills/dirt etc.
    I saw one on someone elses mbp, and it actually looked pretty nice.
     
    sulkorp, Oct 20, 2007
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    I thought missing letters on keyboard keys was a badge of pride.
     
    l33t_c0w, Oct 20, 2007
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    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    But, guys, on a lighter side, how is it possible to have the letters rub off so quickly--I thought these were meant to be everlasting, unless one has tips of fingers made of sandpaper??

    Are the letters not engraved into the keys? and then filled with color? Why not just paint them again?
     
    smiley_lauf, Oct 21, 2007
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    From looking at my mbp, I think the keys themselves are clear, and then apple paints them, then may use a laser or something to get the letters. Or they may mask them when painting.
    Thats the only way I can think of, that would allow the backlight to shine though.
     
    sulkorp, Oct 21, 2007
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