This keycap set is designed to replace the German QWERTZ layout with the standard English QWERTY (ISO UK) on Apple MacBook laptops. It is the perfect solution for users who need a classic English keyboard without additional 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 any savings and is impractical. Stickers look unaesthetic, feel wrong to the touch, and cover the original backlighting. Silicone keyboard covers are also far from ideal; they must be removed when carrying the laptop, otherwise, they leave imprints on the screen and eventually cause scratches.
The keycaps perfectly match the original Apple key profile, ensuring the familiar key travel, precise response, and comfortable typing. All symbols are factory-style, sharp, highly readable, and resistant to wear from prolonged use.
The set is specifically designed for the ISO UK format - featuring the large Enter key and the extra key to the left of Shift, making it fully compatible with MacBooks originally equipped with a German keyboard.
Replacement of 23 keys is required; 3 of them (X, Y, Z) can simply be swapped with each other.
Advantages
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✅ Complete replacement QWERTZ → QWERTY
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✅ Original key backlighting is preserved, unlike with stickers or silicone covers
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✅ Compatibility with Apple MacBook keyboards
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✅ Precise fit on the standard key mechanism
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✅ Maintains the original typing feel
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✅ Neat appearance without stickers
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✅ Does not require soldering or replacing the entire keyboard module
Compatibility
Suitable for MacBooks with a keyboard:
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standard ISO / UK physical keyboard layout with a large Enter key and an extra key to the left of Shift.
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original layout German QWERTZ
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Apple scissor-switch mechanism (not for Magic Keyboard with a different type of attachment, unless stated 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, make sure your MacBook has the large Enter key and the extra key to the left of Shift (ISO).
Package Contents
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Set of keycaps with English QWERTY layout
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Keys conform to the ISO UK standard
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Without backlighting for symbols (unless otherwise stated in the product card)
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 pick, or a thin plastic card.
Removing Old Keys
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Carefully pry the key from the top corner.
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Pull it slowly upwards without applying 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 being replaced.
⚠️ The Enter, Shift, Space, and Backspace keys 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 attachment points are aligned.
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Gently press down 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 way.
Testing
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Turn on your MacBook.
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Go to System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources.
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Select English (UK) or another desired English layout.
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Verify that all characters are typing correctly.
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 use excessive force during installation
Conclusion
The Apple MacBook keycap set with the English ISO UK layout is a convenient and aesthetic way to replace a German QWERTZ keyboard with a standard English one, preserving the original look and typing comfort.
