The keycap set is designed to replace a German QWERTZ or UK English QWERTY layout with the standard French AZERTY on Apple MacBook laptops. This solution is ideal for users who need a classic English keyboard without additional symbols, stickers, or laser engraving.

Purchasing a MacBook from German online stores can save several hundred euros. However, the cost of an English keyboard module and its replacement at a service center, which requires a full laptop disassembly, completely offsets the savings and is impractical. Stickers look unaesthetic, awkward, and interfere with typing feel while blocking the original backlight. Silicone keyboard covers are also far from ideal—they need to be removed when carrying the laptop, otherwise fingerprints appear on the screen and scratches may form later.

The keycaps fully match the original Apple key profile, providing familiar key travel, precise feedback, and comfortable typing. All symbols are factory-styled, clear, legible, and resistant to wear and long-term use.

The set is specifically designed for the AZERTY format—with a large Enter key and an additional key to the left of Shift—making it fully compatible with MacBooks originally equipped with German keyboards.

Advantages
✅ Full replacement QWERTZ → AZERTY
✅ Preserves original key backlight, unlike stickers or silicone covers
✅ Compatible with Apple MacBook keyboards
✅ Precise fit on the original key mechanism
✅ Maintains the original typing feel
✅ Clean appearance without stickers
✅ No soldering or keyboard module replacement required

Compatibility
Suitable for MacBooks with:

• Standard AZERTY layout: large Enter key and additional key to the left of Shift

• Original German QWERTZ or UK English QWERTY layout

• Apple scissor-switch mechanism (not for Magic Keyboard with a different mount, unless stated otherwise)

For MacBooks (late 2019 and later):
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, ensure your MacBook has a large Enter key and an additional key to the left of Shift (ISO).

Package Contents

• Keycap set with French AZERTY layout

• Keys match the AZERTY standard

• No backlight on symbols (unless otherwise stated in the product card)

Installation Instructions

Preparation

• Turn off your MacBook completely

• Disconnect the charger

• Work on a clean, flat surface

• Use a plastic pry tool, guitar pick, or thin plastic card

Removing old keys

• Carefully lift the key from a top corner

• Slowly pull up without applying force

• After a slight click, remove the keycap

• Avoid damaging the scissor mechanism

• Repeat for all keys to be replaced
  ⚠️ Enter, Shift, Space, and Backspace keys have stabilizers—handle them with extra care

Installing new keycaps

• Align the keycap with the key mechanism

• Ensure all mounts match

• Press gently in the center until fixed

• Check key travel—it should press evenly without tilting

• Repeat for all other keys

Testing

• Turn on your MacBook

• Go to Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources

• Select French (AZERTY) or the desired English layout

• Verify that all symbols input correctly

Care Instructions

• Do not wash keys under water

• Use a dry or slightly damp cloth

• Do not use alcohol or aggressive cleaners

• Do not press forcefully during installation

Conclusion
The Apple MacBook keycap set with an English AZERTY layout is a convenient and aesthetic way to replace a German QWERTZ keyboard with the standard French layout while preserving the original appearance and typing comfort.