
MacBook (13-inch) Additional Procedures— Darfon Keycaps — 296
Reassembling the Scissor Mechanism
If the two pieces of a scissor mechanism come apart,
• Check that the pieces are not damaged. The image below shows the separate scissor pieces and
the fully assembled scissor mechanism.
• Flex the outer piece to install the pins of the inner piece in the slots. The intact scissor
mechanism should swivel smoothly and fold at.
Removing and Replacing the Space Bar
1. If a rectangular-shaped key needs to be removed (for example, if a key is sticking when
pressed), always pry it up from the left side—either the upper or lower left corner.