This keycap set is designed to replace a German QWERTZ or UK QWERTY layout with the standard French AZERTY layout on Apple MacBook laptops. It's the perfect solution for users who need a classic English keyboard without extra symbols, stickers, or laser engraving.
Buying a laptop from German online stores can save you up to several hundred Euros. However, the cost of an English keyboard module and its replacement at a service center, which involves completely disassembling the laptop, would negate all the savings and be impractical. Stickers look unaesthetic, feel wrong, and block the original backlighting. Silicone keyboard covers are also far from ideal; they must be removed when closing the laptop, otherwise they leave imprints on the screen and can eventually cause scratches.
The keycaps are an exact match for the original Apple key profile, ensuring the familiar key travel, precise feedback, and comfortable typing. All symbols are factory-style, clear, highly legible, and resistant to wear and tear from prolonged use.
The set is specifically designed for the AZERTY format – featuring the large Enter key and an extra key to the left of Shift, making it fully compatible with MacBooks originally equipped with a German keyboard.
Advantages
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✅ Complete replacement QWERTZ → AZERTY
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✅ Preserves the original key backlighting, unlike stickers or silicone covers
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✅ Compatible with Apple MacBook keyboards
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✅ Snug fit on the standard key mechanism
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✅ Maintains the original typing feel
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✅ Clean, sticker-free appearance
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✅ No need for soldering or replacing the entire keyboard unit
Compatibility
Suitable for MacBooks with a keyboard featuring:
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the AZERTY standard – physical keyboard layout with a large Enter key and an extra key to the left of Shift.
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the original layout being German QWERTZ or English UK QWERTY
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Apple scissor-switch mechanism (not for Magic Keyboard with a different mounting type, unless specified otherwise)
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For MacBook (late 2019 and newer):
MacBook Air
• MacBook Air with M1, M2, M3 chips (13", 13.6", 15") – ISO keyboard in European models
MacBook Pro
• MacBook Pro 13" with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)
• MacBook Pro 14" and 16" with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
⚠️ Before purchasing, please ensure your MacBook has the large Enter key and the extra key to the left of Shift (ISO layout).
Package Includes
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Set of keycaps with the French AZERTY layout
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Keys correspond to the AZERTY standard
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Without symbol backlighting (unless otherwise stated in the product listing)
Installation Instructions
Preparation
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Completely shut down your MacBook.
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Disconnect the charger.
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Work on a clean, flat surface.
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Use a plastic spudger, a guitar pick, or a thin plastic card.
Removing Old Keys
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Gently pry the keycap from the top corner.
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Pull slowly upwards, applying no force.
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After a soft click, remove the keycap.
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Be careful not to damage the scissor mechanism.
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Repeat the process for all keys you are replacing.
⚠️ Keys like Enter, Shift, Space, and Backspace have stabilizers — remove them with extra care.
Installing New Keycaps
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Align the keycap with the key mechanism.
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Ensure all mounting points match.
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Press down gently in the center until it snaps into place.
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Check the key travel — it should press down evenly without wobbling.
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Install the remaining keys in the same manner.
Testing Functionality
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Turn on your MacBook.
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Go to System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources.
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Select French (AZERTY) or another desired English layout.
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Verify that the correct characters are being input.
Care Recommendations
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Do not wash the keys under water
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Use a dry or slightly damp cloth
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Do not use alcohol or harsh chemicals
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Do not press too hard during installation
Conclusion
The Apple MacBook keycap set with the AZERTY layout is a convenient and aesthetic way to replace a German QWERTZ keyboard with the standard French layout, preserving the original look and typing comfort.
