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Can I replace A1398 topcase/keyboard of the late 2013 with mid2015?

Hi Community.

I got my dad’s old MacBook Pro Retina Late 2013 A1398. It works (even the battery does now!), but the keyboard backlight is broken due to liquid spill. Also, it has Danish keyboard. I would like to fix the keyboard backlight, and on that occasion maybe also change the topcase so that it has US keyboard. I work in English so its a bit easier with the US keys and it is of course much easier to find a US keyboard than Danish one. Now I found a good condition A1398 topcase US key for sale, but it is from the Mid2015 version. Basically will that easily fit my Late 2013?

Thanks in advance!

Simon

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No you cannot I learn the hard way A1398 models can be different it all depends on the year

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Yes thank you sir for this. I also found a replacement on aliexpress, where it said the same -namely "does not fit late 2013 models". So even though this topcase I was eyeing was a good price it would have been useless. Back to searing for the right one. Cheers!

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Well what I can tell you is the P/N’s are not the same, Apple rarely duplicates parts under different P/N’s unless its a rev’d part (newer/better).

These are different due to the trackpad being replaced by a touchpad which uses a different mounting setup. Sorry you can’t use the 2015 case with your 2013 system.

  • 15” MacBook Pro Upper Case & US Keyboard (13/14) Apple P/N 661-8311
  • 15” MacBook Pro Upper Case & US Keyboard (15) Apple P/N 661-02536

The bigger issue is what is within the assembly! Apple offered the uppercase in two ways just the case with the keyboard or as a full assembly with the battery and often with the trackpad/touchpad. Given the systems age I would get the assembly with the battery as transferring a already worn battery makes little sense as you are due of a new battery. Here’s a great app to check your battery CoconutBattery take a snapshot of the apps main window and post it here for us to see Adding images to an existing question

Here’s one source 15” MacBook Pro Upper Case & US Keyboard (13/14) but you’ll need to get a fresh battery.

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Thanks. My battery is brand new, just replaced it. And I kept protective tape under some of the glue strips should I ever want to remove the battery again I think it won't be as difficult as removing the first one. But I agree with your overall conclusion -I cannot use the mid2015 topcase for my late 2013. And thanks also for sharing a possible replacement option. It is though too expensive even without shipping. I will keep looking out for a local option. Cheers!

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@hoibergenator - Don't forget to accept the answer - Thanks!

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