Apple will pay $395 if you have broken MacBook butterfly keyboards

December 01, 2022 By Raulf Hernes

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One of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, Girard Sharp partner Simon Grille, spoke to Ars to make clear that the payments would cover affected MacBook buyers in any US state, not just the seven previously mentioned in the lawsuit. The approval order (PDF) defines the class as "all persons and entities in the United States who bought one or more Class Computers for purposes other than resale." Also Read: How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard? A $50 million compromise in a class-action lawsuit has been approved by a judge. Apple consented to the settlement in July, and payments could begin as soon as this month. There will be three payout tiers: $50 for individual keycaps, $125 for one keyboard replacement, and $395 for two or more keyboard replacements. MacBook butterfly keyboards

The new MacBook Pro 13-inch and iMacBook Pro from Apple feature a new keyboard with a "butterfly" switch mechanism that provides space while also resulting in firmer keys that move less. Early complaints were often subjective, focusing on how the keyboard felt in comparison to previous scissor-switch designs. However, as time went on, it became evident that butterfly-switch keyboards failed at a higher rate than previous designs. Amidst four major modifications to the keyboard mechanism, these issues persisted. The company never apologised, but agreed to provide four years of free repair coverage. In late 2019, Apple reintroduced a revised scissor-switch keyboard in the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and all MacBooks released since then have used this design.

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Apple will pay $395 if you have broken MacBook butterfly keyboards

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