Sounds like a messed up keyboard! Did you have a liquid spill at some point?
You may also have a worn-out battery as well given the systems age. So your system is mostly dependent on the MagSafe charger so when you bump the system the power is disrupted.
Inspect the MagSafe charger cord and socket to make sure they are clean. Hopefully they aren't like this
[image|2726977]
Or as dirty as the top one
[image|2726979]
Or burnt like this one
[image|2726980]
If you can install this gem of an app! [link|https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|CoconutBattery] take a snapshot of the apps main window and post it here for us to see [guide|21499] just don't bang the system to much!
=== Update (09/02/2022) ===
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@jackun - Yes it dows sound like the keyboard is damaged. This series uses a unitized keyboard unlike the 15" models which used an independent blister switch.
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@jackun - Yes it dows sound like the keyboard is damaged. This series uses a unitized keyboard unlike the 15" models which used an independent blister switch as you can see here which sometimes is repairable on its own.
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Replacing the keyboard [product|IF123-118] its self is a bit of work! Basically following this guide [guide|13284] then going to the next step of lifting the keyboard backlight and removing the few screws and a ton of plastic rivets!
You might want to save your efforts just getting the uppercase assembly! [product|IF123-009-6] Which will save your fingers and offers a better repair for a first timer.
Sounds like a messed up keyboard! Did you have a liquid spill at some point?
You may also have a worn-out battery as well given the systems age. So your system is mostly dependent on the MagSafe charger so when you bump the system the power is disrupted.
Inspect the MagSafe charger cord and socket to make sure they are clean. Hopefully they aren't like this
[image|2726977]
Or as dirty as the top one
[image|2726979]
Or burnt like this one
[image|2726980]
If you can install this gem of an app! [link|https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|CoconutBattery] take a snapshot of the apps main window and post it here for us to see [guide|21499] just don't bang the system to much!
=== Update (09/02/2022) ===
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@jackun - Yes it dows sound like the keyboard is damaged. This series uses a unitized keyboard unlike the 15" models which used an independent blister switch.
+
Replacing the keyboard [product|IF123-118] its self is a bit of work! Basically following this guide [guide|13284] then going to the next step of lifting the keyboard backlight and removing the few screws and a ton of plastic rivets!
You might want to save your efforts just getting the uppercase assembly! [product|IF123-009-6] Which will save your fingers and offers a better repair for a first timer.
Sounds like a messed up keyboard! Did you have a liquid spill at some point?
You may also have a worn-out battery as well given the systems age. So your system is mostly dependent on the MagSafe charger so when you bump the system the power is disrupted.
Inspect the MagSafe charger cord and socket to make sure they are clean. Hopefully they aren't like this
[image|2726977]
Or as dirty as the top one
[image|2726979]
Or burnt like this one
[image|2726980]
-
If you can install this gem of an app! [https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|CoconutBattery] take a snapshot of the apps main window and post it here for us to see [guide|21499] just don't bang the system to much!
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If you can install this gem of an app! [link|https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|CoconutBattery] take a snapshot of the apps main window and post it here for us to see [guide|21499] just don't bang the system to much!
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=== Update (09/02/2022) ===
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Replacing the keyboard [product|IF123-118] its self is a bit of work! Basically following this guide [guide|13284] then going to the next step of lifting the keyboard backlight and removing the few screws and a ton of plastic rivets!
+
+
You might want to save your efforts just getting the uppercase assembly! [product|IF123-009-6] Which will save your fingers and offers a better repair for a first timer.
Sounds like a messed up keyboard! Did you have a liquid spill at some point?
You may also have a worn-out battery as well given the systems age. So your system is mostly dependent on the MagSafe charger so when you bump the system the power is disrupted.
Inspect the MagSafe charger cord and socket to make sure they are clean. Hopefully they aren't like this
[image|2726977]
Or as dirty as the top one
[image|2726979]
Or burnt like this one
[image|2726980]
If you can install this gem of an app! [https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|CoconutBattery] take a snapshot of the apps main window and post it here for us to see [guide|21499] just don't bang the system to much!