MacBook Air 2018 built-in keyboard and trackpad stopped working

Hello,

My MacBook Air 2018 built-in keyboard and trackpad suddenly stopped working. I've reset the NVRAM with a bluetooth keyboard. I don't think I can reset the SMC without the built-in keyboard. Any suggestions before visiting any Apple repair center?

Thank you.

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 24, 2022 10:41 AM

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HWTech

Level 9

67,220 points

Sep 24, 2022 5:24 PM in response to RightLoom

Usually when both the internal Keyboard & Trackpad fail at the same time it indicates a hardware problem which will need to be repaired.

RightLoom Author

Level 1

8 points

Sep 26, 2022 4:23 AM in response to HWTech

Thank you very much. I was afraid of that response.

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