BRAND NEW, NEVER BEEN USED!
These are high-quality replacement A1342 MacBook keyboards. Sadly, there are no manufacturers including those who work for Apple making any more of the original keyboards for this model. Although there are differences with the power button cable and ribbon flex cable positions of the original keyboard and the screw holes being round rather than oblong, such differences are ever so slight that it doesn't stop the keyboard that I sell from being installed and working fine on any A1342 with the same language layout.
All buyers have been able to get around these differences easily and if you would like to try to install it there shouldn't be a problem with that and it will work perfectly.
As you can see in the listing itself I have sold so may of these and there's never been a problem and all buyers have been able to get round these small differences easily and if you would like to try to install it there shouldn't be a problem with that and it will work perfectly.
The keyboards may have minor imperfections such as hairline scratches or tiny marks but unless you focus they are hardly visible and keyboards function perfectly. The keyboard that you will receive will have a ribbon connector cable and power button cable like the one in the first picture, however, it is fully compatible with the original one shown in the second picture which is no longer in production by Apple.
Please note: To remove the keyboard from the palmrest it is very difficult for inexperienced people and the keyboard can be very easily damaged which will void any return. Please only purchase it if you are a professional technician or very capable with intricate tasks with your hands. You can watch video tutorials to understand whether you feel confident in attempting this replacement.
Compatible A1342 Models:
- MC207LL/A - Late 2009 - (EMC 2350)
- MC516LL/A - Mid 2010 - (EMC 2395)