From 2015 to 2019, Apple sought to upgrade its laptops with the butterfly keyboard. Unfortunately, the short-throw keyboard has plagued users with a series of issues while typing. The design used on the MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro tended to accumulate dust and debris, leading to sticky keys and double-press inputs.
Before finally reverting to its favorite established keyboard design, Apple rolled out a new membrane and launched a limited warranty-free repair program for butterfly keyboard MacBook users. Users unhappy with the response to the design flaw prompted seven US states to file class action lawsuits against the tech company. Although it never issued an official position in the case alleging it was selling defective products, Apple accepts a payment of US$50 million.
Now, users of 2015-2019 MacBooks affected by the butterfly keyboard in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York or Washington can apply for compensation. It is important to note that users must have had their MacBook repaired by an Apple Authorized Repair Shop. Under the terms, users will be contacted directly by Apple and will be entitled to $50, $125, or $395 USD depending on whether the keys were replaced, the entire keyboard was replaced, or replaced more than once.
If you haven’t been contacted, you can contact the law firms behind the class action lawsuits at keyboardsettlement.com in the coming weeks.
In case you missed it, Microsoft is offering Sony Call of Duty for 10 years.
From 2015 to 2019, Apple sought to upgrade its laptops with the butterfly keyboard. Unfortunately, the short-throw keyboard has plagued users with a series of issues while typing. The design used on the MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro tended to accumulate dust and debris, leading to sticky keys and double-press inputs.
Before finally reverting to its favorite established keyboard design, Apple rolled out a new membrane and launched a limited warranty-free repair program for butterfly keyboard MacBook users. Users unhappy with the response to the design flaw prompted seven US states to file class action lawsuits against the tech company. Although it never issued an official position in the case alleging it was selling defective products, Apple accepts a payment of US$50 million.
Now, users of 2015-2019 MacBooks affected by the butterfly keyboard in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York or Washington can apply for compensation. It is important to note that users must have had their MacBook repaired by an Apple Authorized Repair Shop. Under the terms, users will be contacted directly by Apple and will be entitled to $50, $125, or $395 USD depending on whether the keys were replaced, the entire keyboard was replaced, or replaced more than once.
If you haven’t been contacted, you can contact the law firms behind the class action lawsuits at keyboardsettlement.com in the coming weeks.
In case you missed it, Microsoft is offering Sony Call of Duty for 10 years.