If you owned a MacBook with a busted butterfly keyboard (fave.co/3X9XVCr), Apple may soon send you a refund. A judge has approved a $50 million class-action lawsuit settlement (fave.co/3Qj6fh7) for several states that will reimburse MacBook users for repairs going back to 2015. Here's what you need to know.
WHICH MODELS DOES THIS SETTLEMENT COVER?
Every MacBook with a butterfly keyboard is part of the class-action suit, including the MacBook (all), MacBook Air (201819), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 201619), and MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016-19).
WHAT WAS THE ISSUE?
For years, MacBook users complained of stuck, repeating, and broken keys (fave.co/ 3X9XVCr) when typing with MacBooks. The issue has been traced to Apple's use of butterfly-style keycaps, which have a lower profile than scissor-style keys. Apple began replacing the butterfly keyboard with the Magic Keyboard in the 16-inch MacBook. Pro (fave.co/31kZiXq) in 2019.
WHICH STATES ARE INCLUDED IN THE CLASS ACTION?
The lawsuit covers California, New York, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington, and Michigan.
WHAT IF I MOVED?
As long as you were living in one of the above states at the time of the repair, you'll be included.
HOW MUCH IS THE SETTLEMENT FOR?
This story is from the February 2023 edition of Macworld.
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