apple confirms 2018 macbook pro keyboard has 'membrane' to 'prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism'

In internal document distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers, obtained by MacRumors from multiple reliable sources, Apple has confirmed that the keyboard on 2018 MacBook Pro models is equipped with a membrane to prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism...   The relevant excerpt from Canadian and European versions of Apple's 2018 MacBook Pro Service Readiness Guide Keyboard and Keycaps.   While U.S version of this Service Readiness Guide does not mention the membrane, it contains link to separate internal document titled.   Butterfly Mechanism Keycap Replacement MacBook Pro that does Caution The keyboard has membrane under the keycaps to prevent debris from entering the mechanism.   In its teardown of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar last week, the repair experts at iFixit were first to discover the thin, silicone underneath the keycaps, and theorized that it was to prevent dust indeed.   Publicly, Apple has confirmed that 2018 MacBook Pro models feature an improved keyboard for quieter typing, and many suspected that the membrane was to prevent contaminant ingress, fancy speak for the crumbs from your sandwich that you ate at your desk for lunch..   Following years of anecdotal complaints from customers, and few class action lawsuits, Apple initiated worldwide service program last month, offering free repairs of MacBook and 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro keyboards.   We've already reported about the service program in more detail, and the gist is that those particular MacBook and MacBook Pro models can experience issues with sticky, unresponsive, or inconsistently functioning keys when small particles like dust or crumbs get stuck underneath the shallower keycaps..   Apple confirmed to MacRumors that third-generation keyboards will not be offered due to tweaked top case design..   This keyboard wo not be available to 2016 2017 MBP owners. * If you want keyboard just spend another 2,400-7,000 USD to buy new 2018 MBP except please do not do anything more than surfing the web, sending emails or writhing letter.   Read more