MacBook Pro: Key death and the butterfly keyboard effectApple's MacBook Pro dome and butterfly keyboard mechanism is decisive, to say the least. So what's going on?
July 19, 2018: Apple Authorized Service Provider documents describe new keyboard protection membrane
While publically Apple has only commented on the noise reduction aspects of the 3rd-generation butterfly keyboard, internal documentation provided to Authorized Service Providers paints a clearer picture of how the new design improves reliability as well:
From MacRumors:
Keyboard and Keycaps
The keyboard has a membrane under the keycaps to prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism. The procedure for the space bar replacement has also changed from the previous model. Repair documentation and service videos will be available when keycap parts begin shipping.
Good news for anyone worried about keyboard failure in the new models. It should be noted, however, that according to Apple Insider, the same language is not included in all versions of the service do...
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MacBook Pro: Key death and the butterfly keyboard effect
