The keycap set is designed to replace the German QWERTZ layout with the standard English QWERTY (ISO UK) layout on Apple MacBook laptops. This solution is ideal 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 upgrading the keyboard to an English version and replacing it at a service center, which involves completely disassembling the laptop, will completely negate the savings and be impractical. The stickers are unsightly, awkward, and tactilely incorrect, and they obscure the original backlight. The silicone pads covering the entire keyboard are also far from ideal; they must be removed when carrying the laptop, otherwise they will leave fingerprints and eventually scratches on the screen.
The keycaps fully match the original Apple key profile, ensuring familiar key travel, precise tactile response, and comfortable typing. All symbols are produced in the factory style—clear, easy to read, and resistant to wear and long-term use.
The set is specifically designed for the ISO UK format, featuring a large Enter key and an additional key to the left of Shift, making it fully compatible with MacBooks originally equipped with a German keyboard.
23 buttons need to be replaced, 3 of which can only be swapped, these are the symbols X, Y, Z.
Advantages
✅ Complete QWERTZ → QWERTY replacement
✅ The original key backlighting is preserved, unlike stickers or silicone pads
✅ Compatible with Apple MacBook keyboards
✅ Precise fit on the original key mechanism
✅ Preserves the original typing feel
✅ Clean appearance without stickers
✅ No soldering or keyboard module replacement required
Compatibility
Suitable for MacBooks with keyboards featuring:
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Standard ISO / UK physical keyboard layout with a large Enter key and an additional key to the left of Shift
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Original German QWERTZ layout
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Apple scissor-switch key mechanism (not compatible with Magic Keyboard models that use a different mounting type, unless otherwise specified)
For MacBooks (late 2019 and newer):
MacBook Air
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MacBook Air with M1, M2, M3 chips (13", 13.6", 15") — ISO keyboard on European models
MacBook Pro
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MacBook Pro 13" with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)
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MacBook Pro 14" and 16" with Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4)
⚠️ Before purchasing, make sure your MacBook has a large Enter key and an additional key to the left of Shift (ISO).
Package Contents
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Keycap set with English QWERTY layout
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Keys comply with the ISO UK standard
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No backlit symbols (unless otherwise stated in the product listing)
Installation Instructions
Preparation
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Completely power off the 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 key remover, guitar pick, or thin plastic card.
Removing the old keys
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Carefully lift the key from the top corner.
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Slowly pull upward without applying force.
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After a light click, remove the keycap.
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Be careful not to damage the scissor mechanism.
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Repeat the procedure for all keys to be replaced.
⚠️ The Enter, Shift, Space, and Backspace keys have stabilizers—remove them with extra care.
Installing the new keycaps
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Align the keycap with the key mechanism.
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Make sure all attachment points are aligned.
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Gently press in the center until it clicks into place.
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Check the key travel—it should press evenly without tilting.
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Install the remaining keys in the same way.
Function Check
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Turn on the MacBook.
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Go to Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources.
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Select English (UK) or another required English layout.
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Verify correct character input.
Care Recommendations
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Do not wash the keycaps under water
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Use a dry or slightly damp cloth
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Do not use alcohol or aggressive cleaning agents
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Do not apply 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, while preserving the original appearance and typing comfort.
