How can I fix typo issues on my MacBook Pro?

I have a 2021 16" Mac Book Pro, Pro M1 chip 16 GB running Sequoia 15.3.2. At times when typing the laptop will add an occasional random letter, n, m q, etc. no rhyme or reason. I admit I mayn not be the best typist however the random letters are no where near the letters I am typing. The above sentence shows a random n in the word may. I appreciate any guidance. Thx




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MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Mar 23, 2025 3:28 PM

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Mar 24, 2025 8:23 AM in response to sailor999

There are NO discrete key-switches in these keyboards. The keyboard internally is built with two clear overlays, a rows layer and a (slightly diagonal) columns layer. When you press a key, it changes the electro-mechanical characteristics at the junction, which can be detected by the micro-controller in the keyboard as a distinct key-press.


When the keyboard starts to fail, typically we see failures nearby (same row or same column).


There is nothing inside the keyboard that can be repaired.

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How can I fix typo issues on my MacBook Pro?

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