The MacBook Pro’s will allow use with a closed lid using a keyboard and mouse, but the power button still needs to be pressed to turn the system on if you’ve powered down. I’m not sure if the MacBooks will work in the same way or not its worth a try just the same.
With the new Bluetooth keyboard with TouchID I was wondering if it can be used with the older MacBook Pro’s Vs the 24” iMac where it was intro’ed. Sadly, I found this: [link|https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK293LL/A/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-us-english|Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English] so you need a newer M series system to use it. That would have been a great way to get around needing access to the systems power button.
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Maybe its worth looking at replacing the display [https://www.thebookyard.com/parts-retina-macbook.php?cPath=116_468_399&sort=2a&filter_id=14|12” MacBook Retina Complete Display Assemblies]
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Maybe its worth looking at replacing the display [https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/MacBook-12-Inch-Retina-Early-2015-2017-Display-Assembly/IF301-002?o=7]
The MacBook Pro’s will allow use with a closed lid using a keyboard and mouse, but the power button still needs to be pressed to turn the system on if you’ve powered down. I’m not sure if the MacBooks will work in the same way or not its worth a try just the same.
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With the new Bluetooth keyboard with TouchID I was wondering if it can be used with the older MacBook Pro’s Vs the 24” iMac where it was intro’ed. Sadly, I found this: [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK293LL/A/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-us-english|Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English] so you need a newer M series system to use it. That would have been a great way to get around needing access to the systems power button.
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With the new Bluetooth keyboard with TouchID I was wondering if it can be used with the older MacBook Pro’s Vs the 24” iMac where it was intro’ed. Sadly, I found this: [link|https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK293LL/A/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-us-english|Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English] so you need a newer M series system to use it. That would have been a great way to get around needing access to the systems power button.
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Maybe its worth looking at replacing the display [https://www.thebookyard.com/parts-retina-macbook.php?cPath=116_468_399&sort=2a&filter_id=14|12” MacBook Retina Complete Display Assemblies]
The MacBook Pro’s will allow use with a closed lid using a keyboard and mouse, but the power button still needs to be pressed to turn the system on if you’ve powered down. I’m not sure if the MacBooks will work in the same way or not its worth a try just the same.
With the new Bluetooth keyboard with TouchID I was wondering if it can be used with the older MacBook Pro’s Vs the 24” iMac where it was intro’ed. Sadly, I found this: [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK293LL/A/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-us-english|Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English] so you need a newer M series system to use it. That would have been a great way to get around needing access to the systems power button.