Macbook Air - Keys are broken?

2 keys don't work as they should. It is very hard to type on them. How can i remove them?

Take the unit in for service, if you can't clean it with a brush and/or a little compressed air. You don't want to be removing keys without some experience, and the spare parts on hand to replace the internal parts you break during your first practice session.

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Don't bother if it's not under warranty. I had the same problem. They wanted $440 for a whole new display. Bought a new Droid tablet for that price

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Our current setup includes 4 MacBook Airs that are hardwired to an office network that services 100+ office personnel. We are simply looking for an efficient way to backup all MacBook Airs "automagically". If we continue to hardwire to the existing network, is it possible to also "wirelessly backup" using Time Machine while connected through ethernet? How might we go about this?

Hardwiring Macbook Airs must be fun.. they don't have proper ethernet ports only usb to ethernet adapters.
If there is a file store somewhere in the network that can be formatted HFS+ or create a drive image that is HFS+ you might be able to backup using Time Machine without doing anything. Even with a Time Capsule you could ethernet connect it to the network and point TM backups to it.
Generally it is better for your setup to stick to one setup.
But you can do what you want if you must!!
You need to run two different network IP address ranges.. so for example if your ethernet network is 192.168.x.x then the TC on its default address 10.0.1.1 will be fine.. You cannot use this if the main network is the same ip range so you might need to fix the TC to another network range.
It is easier to leave the TC in default router mode.. don't worry about errors that it cannot get wan connection. Just set to ingore.
In each air, set a static IP for wireless.. so using the example at default.. each air would have ip address, eg, 10.0.1.10 for the first one.. 10.0.1.20, for the second and so on.
Set the subnet to 255.255.255.0
Do not set gateway (router) or dns.
The air can now reach the TC.. if you are close enough it should connect on the 5ghz band.. you can force this with using a different wireless name for 5ghz.
Or split them to have some on 2.4ghz and some on 5ghz.
It will then work happily without affecting their connection to the main ethernet network.
Point Time Machine to the TC and start the backup.. do each one, when the last one completes.. as the initial backup will take a few hours and it is pointless simply getting them all to fight together to get access. Once the initial backup is done further backups are fairly small incremental assuming the computers are not changing lots of big files.
Also remember this is a backup in a single disk device.. it has no backup itself.. anything you delete from a computer will delete on the backup eventually.. when TM is good and ready.

Macbook air keys not working and now unable to boot up

Really frustrated today. So this is basically what happened. My macbook air 2012 was fine this morning but after i had lunch and came back to it alot of keys were unable to work. There have been no water spills or anything like that. I tried every possible solution and then i realised my software was out of date and decided to update to latest software. However while installing the new updates a message popped up saying an error had occured and i was left with a blank grey screen and a pointer. I waited a few minutes but still nothing had happened. Then i decided to shut down my computer and after i rebooted i was gretted with this
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff8002c59241): "unable to find driver for this platform... etc etc
and the screen just stood there with a screen full of words. I searched for a solution to this and realised i could reinstall OSX by pressing cmd R and reboot but jus to my luck the key R was one of the keys that wasnt working. So now im kinda screwed not knowing what to do. Im probably gonna take it to Apple and see if they can do anything but for now does anyone have any suggestions??

Since any diagnostics at this point are utterly deadlocked, no; however see SMC reset below for last chance option before appt. with Apple
re-verify still the same.
Make an appt. with your local Apple store for full diagnostics and possible reinstall of your OS.
I hope you had a backup your vital data on your machine, a complete restore may be required, though that is indeterminate.
Peace.
See if you can perform a SMC reset to get out of same:
SMC reset
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.

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I purchased my macbook air 13" in 2o11. About 14 months after I purchased it, the trackpad was acting erratic. I took it to the genius bar and they recommended replacing it. Since my initial warranty had expired, I decided to replace it myself. Everything was all fine and dandy until about a month ago when the trackpad started acting erratic again. I took it to the apple store and the recommended replacing the trackpad again even though initial diagnostics showed that nothing was wrong with the trackpad. I decided to replace the trackpad myself again {using brand new OEM trackpad}, and a day after I replaced it, I noticed that the zero button and the command keys stopped working, even though the trackpad issue seemingly resolved. I'm not sure what to do or what the problem is. Does anybody have any suggestions? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Since any diagnostics at this point are utterly deadlocked, no; however see SMC reset below for last chance option before appt. with Apple
re-verify still the same.
Make an appt. with your local Apple store for full diagnostics and possible reinstall of your OS.
I hope you had a backup your vital data on your machine, a complete restore may be required, though that is indeterminate.
Peace.
See if you can perform a SMC reset to get out of same:
SMC reset
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.

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I've got a broken screen on my old macbook air and I can't see ANYTHING AT ALL on it.
Is there a way so I can connect both computers and copy the files from the old broken one to the new one?
I've tried to connect on my tv but I couldn't seen anything at all...

Use Target Disk Mode:
https://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661
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But when I delete them in the iphone they are deleted in the macbook.
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Updated my os
Brand new Mac ... what exactly needed updating?
Which OS X is installed?
Click the Apple () menu top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac.
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I have a suggestion ...
Before you go to the store, click the "make a reservation" button in the upper right here:
http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/
It will save you time once you arrive.

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I have the very early version of Macbook Air the one with the flip comparment that expose the usb. Now the problem I have is that after using the device for a few months a crack appear on the right side of the devices. I was **** because i know the price apple might want for repair. After research i heard that it had been recall for faulty design, and apple would fix the problem free of cost. I just wanted to know if they are still doing this service.
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If it is the hinge that is cracking below the display then it is likely the hinge cracking issue.
There is a support article that discusses this, it might be worth having a look on the support site.
It also explains that it is covered for three years from original date of purchase, so it is likely that your MacBook air might not be covered for this service.
The repair extension program would almost be ready to expire by now.

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Take the unit in for service, if you can't clean it with a brush and/or a little compressed air. You don't want to be removing keys without some experience, and the spare parts on hand to replace the internal parts you break during your first practice session.

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MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 (Fan & CPU Usage & Kernel_task)

Hello everyone.
I have a small problem with my Mac which is about its fan noise and CPU usage.
It was running FLAWLESSLY until like last couple of days after OS update where I started to notice really high CPU and Fan usage.
But first, system specification:
1.6 Ghz Intel Core i5 Processor
4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory
Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB Graphics Card
Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5
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For some reason my MacBook Air started to have these "high intensity work" moments when a process called "Kernel_task" started to eat up to 600% of the CPU !
Now I can imagine it's just a software issue since it started to occur after I updated my OS via Software Application and my Flash Player and the rest of my software is up-to-date too but has any of you had this problem before ?
I do not play on my MacBook Air, there are only two things I do - I use Safari and some Adobe software (Photoshop/Flash/Dreamweaver/Illustrator/InDesign/Fireworks) and that's all.

The kernel is using excessive processor cycles. Below is a partial list of causes for this condition.
Throttling
When it gets high temperature readings from the hardware, the kernel may try to compensate by interrupting the processor(s) to slow them down and reduce heat dissipation. This condition can be due to an accumulation of dust, to high ambient temperature, or to the malfunction of a cooling fan or temperature sensor. Note that if the problem is caused by a faulty sensor that reads too high, there may be no actual overheating.
The Apple Hardware Test, though not very reliable, is sometimes able to detect a bad fan or temperature sensor.
Using Apple Hardware Test
Encryption
Transferring large amounts of data to or from an encrypted disk image or FileVault volume may put an extra load on the kernel. If both the source and the destination are encrypted, the load may be doubled. If you transfer data from an encrypted disk image on an encrypted partition to another such image on another encrypted partition, the load may be quadrupled.
This issue probably doesn't affect late-model Macs with an Intel i-series, recent Xeon, or later processor. Those processors support hardware-accelerated encryption. You can determine what kind of processor you have by selecting About This Mac from the Apple menu in the menu bar.
Installed software
User-installed software that includes a device driver or other kernel code may thrash the kernel. Some system-monitoring applications, such as "iStat," can also contribute to the problem. You can test for this possibility by completely disabling or removing the software according to the developer's instructions, or booting in safe mode (with the shift key held down at the startup chime.) Note, however, that disabling a system modification without removing it or booting in safe mode may not be as easy as you think it is.
Corrupt NVRAM or SMC data
In some cases the condition has reportedly been cleared up by resetting the NVRAM or the SMC. I can't confirm.

***CALLING ALL MACBOOK AIR USERS*** Will the base model of the 2013 Macbook Air 11" be enough for my needs?

Ok,
This is my first post to this forum.
I have a Late 2011 i5 Macbook Pro. I used this last year during college but the weight was just unbearable. I have decided this year to upgrade to a Macbook Air. Here is my question.
I am starting uni and will be studying Nursing and so I will not be using any heavy software or progaming etc.
The only thing I will use is Office for Mac and browsing. I normally keep around 15 browser tabs open whilst I research.
I also like to download so I would also like Vuse on my Macbook too. I own an external hardrive and so memory isnt a big deal (unless it makes a difference to the performance of the mac itself, Sorry im not great with this stuff)
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My boyfriend thinks for what im using it for the base model will be fine but I dont want to get it to find that its not enough as my main concern is lag but I also do not want to pay extra for something which isnt going to be fully used (ie my current Macbook Pro).
For those of you who do have the 11' Macbook air, how are you finding it? Also, this will be my main computing device, I am selling my Pro but am thinking of buying the wireless keyboard and trackpad so I can connect to an extenal monitor whilst im at home.
Thank you guys in adavnce for any answers.

I too have a 2011 mackbook pro and I also have a mid 2012 mackbook air 128 gb ssd and 4 gb ram , I am probably goint to sell the pro because I just don't use it anymore . If you intend to do heavy multi tasking 8gb ram as suggested by a previous poster might be worth the extra money.

Some keys are not working on my Satellite C notebook

since today i have some problems with some keys on my keyboard my Z, \ (left side next to the Z) and my FN key doesnt work (XD i had to copy and paste the Z) but this problem is realy anoying is there a way to fix this?

It is not known to me that single keys repair can be done.
In such case the whole keyboard must be replaced.
I dont know which notebook model and how old it is but it is possible that certain keys are broken.
What you can try is to remove key cap and check if key is dirty and see if there is some contact problem.

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