How do I fix my MacBook Air keyboard acting erratically?

My MacBook keyboard is deleting forward, accessing downloads with the “a” key, hiding the window with the “h” key, etc. How do I stop this from happening?


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Original Title: MacBook Keyboard Malfunction

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Oct 14, 2025 10:00 AM

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Oct 15, 2025 11:16 AM in response to kelbost

First, check your battery for swelling. Symptoms:


— Unexpected or usual trackpad and/or keyboard behavior.

— The gap between the display and the deck is not even when the display is closed.

— The gap between the bottom plate and chassis is uneven in places.

— Some of the screws that hold the bottom plate have popped out.

— The trackpad surface is higher than the surrounding deck surface.

— The computer "rocks" a bit on a known flat surface†.

†  I find solid-surface and granite countertops very effective flat test surfaces.

How do I fix my MacBook Air keyboard acting erratically?

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