Description
🧩 Product Overview
The 661-8311 OEM Replacement Keyboard is a genuine Apple keyboard designed for the
MacBook Pro 15″ Retina A1398 (Late 2013, Mid 2014 & Mid 2015).
It features the UK English layout, original Apple scissor-switch mechanism, and reuses your existing backlight sheet.
Ideal for replacing worn-out, liquid-damaged, or unresponsive keyboards.
⚙️ Features & Specifications
- ⌨️ Type: Genuine Apple OEM Replacement Keyboard
- 🇬🇧 Layout: UK English (ISO – tall Enter, £ symbol)
- 💡 Backlight: None (reuses original backlight film)
- 🎨 Color: Black keys – for both Silver & Space Gray topcases
- 🪶 Mechanism: Apple Scissor-Switch
- 🛡️ Durability: 10-million keystroke lifespan
- ✔️ Part Numbers: 661-8311, 661-02571
- 📦 Warranty: 3-month Datacom warranty
💻 Compatibility
Fully compatible with the following MacBook Pro 15″ Retina A1398 models:
- Late 2013: ME293LL/A, ME294LL/A
- Mid 2014: MGXA2LL/A, MGXC2LL/A
- Mid 2015: MJLQ2LL/A, MJLT2LL/A
Model Identifiers: MacBookPro11,2 / MacBookPro11,3 / MacBookPro11,4 / MacBookPro11,5
Important: Not compatible with A1398 (2012), Touch Bar models (A1707), or non-Retina laptops.
🛠 Common Part Numbers
- 661-8311
Always confirm your part number before ordering.
🛠 Installation Tips
- 🧰 Tools Needed: Pentalobe P5, Torx T5, plastic spudger
- ⚡ Disconnect battery before installation
- 🔥 Keyboard is strongly glued — heat is required
- 🧴 Reuse original backlight sheet carefully
- ⌛ Install Time: 45–60 minutes
- 💼 Recommendation: Professional installation available at Datacom
🔍 How to Verify Compatibility
- Check original keyboard part number: 661-8311
- Confirm UK layout (ISO) – large vertical Enter key
- Verify model using Apple’s lookup:
Apple Model Lookup – support.apple.com/specs - Send a photo of your old keyboard to Datacom via WhatsApp for instant verification
🛒 Why Buy from Datacom Nairobi?
- 🔥 100% Genuine Apple OEM keyboards — no clones, no refurbished units
- 📦 Fresh 2024–2025 production batches
- 🚀 Free Nairobi CBD delivery
- 🚚 Same-day shipping countrywide
- 🧑🔧 Expert Apple keyboard installation (A1398 certified)
- 📍 Datacom, Revlon Plaza, Mezzanine Floor, Biashara Street, Nairobi CBD
- 📧 support@datacom.co.ke
🚚 Delivery & Support
Available at Datacom, Revlon Plaza. Enjoy fast same-day delivery within Nairobi and quick shipping across Kenya.
🔎 Related Search Terms
A1398 UK keyboard, 661-8311, 661-02571, MacBook Pro 15 Retina 2013 keyboard, MacBook Pro 15 Retina 2014 UK, MacBook Pro 2015 keyboard replacement, ME294 keyboard UK, A1398 replacement keyboard Kenya, Datacom MacBook keyboard, Original Keyboard for MacBook Pro 15″ Retina A1398 (2013–2015) – UK Layout
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
OEM Original vs Third-Party?
OEM Original: Genuine Apple, correct scissor mechanism, long lifespan.
Third-Party: Cheaper clones may feel stiffer and wear out faster.
Does this keyboard include the backlight?
No — this keyboard reuses your original backlight sheet (standard for A1398 models)
Can I install it myself?
Possible but challenging — A1398 keyboards are riveted/glued to the frame. Professional installation is recommended.
📐 Recommended Dimensions
34.5 × 10.5 × 0.4 cm
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