Apple USB A1242 Replacement Laptop keys, keyboard key
The same type of keyboards were made in different colors (with or without backlit).
Select the right bookmark from the list below.
- In many keyboards that look identical from the outside, different types of hinges are used beneath the keys.
- For the replacement key to fit, the hinge must be identical to the one in your keyboard.
- To select the correct model, compare the empty space on your keyboard with the photos below, or remove the “A” key – under it there is always a medium-sized hinge.
- The designations in the “keyboard model” column are our internal references and do not appear on your device.
Laptop keyboard keys for Apple USB A1242 are a straightforward choice when a worn keyboard key needs attention and you want a focused, model-specific repair. This kind of replacement key cap is well suited to keyboard key repair when the goal is to repair one key without disturbing the rest of the keyboard. This targeted repair can be a sensible alternative to changing the full assembly when one key has popped off, cracked, or stopped feeling right.
Please note that the same Apple USB A1242 can appear with different keyboard mechanism versions, because keyboard parts may vary across production runs. A quick visual check is important, so compare the photos and make sure the matching hinge aligns with the key already on your keyboard. If only one key is affected, there is often no need to replace the whole keyboard, which makes this a more focused and economical repair. Verify the keyboard mechanism and choose the proper replacement.

