iBook G4 keys coming off

stevegongruistevegongrui
Posted:
in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Ok guys, WTF??????????????????





I got my ibook recently, like 3 weeks ago. The painted keys on the keyboard are flaking off. I had an iBook 500 before and it never flaked off.





What the hell is going on? Does Apple know about this? I don't think the paint they used really sticks to the keys.



What do I do now????

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 12
    clayton magnetclayton magnet Posts: 110member
    Uh, phone Apple? CRAZY, I know, but it just might work!
  • Reply 2 of 12
    stevegongruistevegongrui Posts: 771member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Clayton Magnet

    Uh, phone Apple? CRAZY, I know, but it just might work!





    what's the number for apple? I believe I have to wait for a long time...





    seriously, I'm worried...the keys should not be coming off
  • Reply 3 of 12
    pscatespscates Posts: 5,847member
    Are you talking about the LETTERS on the keys, or the actual keys themselves? You kinda make it sound as though it might be either...







    In either case, call Apple. What in the world could any of us do?



    I don't know the number off the top of my head, but since you're online to post this, I'm guessing a quick trip to apple.com and the support section will provide some info on phone numbers or other contact methods.



    There are support forums there too. Maybe this is being talked about there by someone else who has some info on the matter?



    "The engine in my Saturn just blew up...I'm going to contact Krispy Kreme right away for assistance!"



  • Reply 4 of 12
    stevegongruistevegongrui Posts: 771member
    the letters on the keys, (the paint in otherwords)
  • Reply 5 of 12
    gabidgabid Posts: 477member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by stevegongrui

    the letters on the keys, (the paint in otherwords)



    Do post if you hear something from Apple. I just got a G4 iBook myself and am curious to know how this plays out. Which model do you have anyhow? The 12" or the 14"?
  • Reply 6 of 12
    jante99jante99 Posts: 539member
    Using fingernail polish remover while typing isn't a good idea.
  • Reply 7 of 12
    stevegongruistevegongrui Posts: 771member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by jante99

    Using fingernail polish remover while typing isn't a good idea.





    Fcuk you, you think it's funny?
  • Reply 8 of 12
    bostonirish220bostonirish220 Posts: 5member
    Well, I thought it was pretty funny. Settle down, Francis...
  • Reply 9 of 12
    stevegongruistevegongrui Posts: 771member
    ok guys, called apple.



    the guy had to put me through with a 'specialist'.



    the specialist looked on record, said this is the first time anything like this has happened.



    so I feel special





    I told him I do type a lot so maybe others haven't experienced it yet.

    they're sending me a replacement keyboard and the specialist was like, oh shit, I hope this doesn't happen to everyone. because he says they're fairly new.



    Steve.
  • Reply 10 of 12
    clayton magnetclayton magnet Posts: 110member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by stevegongrui

    Fcuk you, you think it's funny?



    Now THIS post IS funny. I keep reading it and imagining it with a Joe Pesci delivery.



  • Reply 11 of 12
    stevegongruistevegongrui Posts: 771member
    ok, now you can all laugh, because I'm not worried anymore.



    hahahahah, I think it's funny too, especially because the specialist made a joke-



    "well, acetone can take it off, but I doubt you have acetone on your fingers because it corrodes your fingers more than the keys"



    he's so cool. His name's Travis, we even exchanged some jokes. Apple's so cool. I love Apple.



    Steve.
  • Reply 12 of 12
    ast3r3xast3r3x Posts: 5,012member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by BostonIrish220

    Well, I thought it was pretty funny. Settle down, Francis...



    Better watch out he might kill you
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