US-based tech giant Apple has switched to a new keyboard design on some MacBook models it launched in 2015. “ButterflyThis design, called “”, reduced key thickness by 40 percent. This was a revolution for Apple, but actual usage proved that this was not the case. Because customers are afraid of this keyboard design. they were not satisfied. Because the keys stuck, also affected by dust.

Now there is a new development on this topic. Apple to avoid US class action lawsuit 50 million dollars agreed to pay. If Apple’s settlement offer is approved, consumers involved in the lawsuit will receive different refund rates. In this context; for consumers who have switched keyboards multiple times up to $395those who replace the keyboard only once will be paid up to $125, and customers who switch keys will be paid up to $50.

The keyboard design was twice as likely to fail as previous models

Apple’s problematic keyboards have become a consumer agenda and have been researched over the years. According to this; butterfly keyboard design in the first two years the probability of failure was twice as high as with the traditional scissor keyboard design. The company was aware of this and even started a free service program during those years. could not resolve consumer complaints. The decision made in those years has now cost the company $50 million. So who will be included in this refund program?

According to Apple’s deal proposal, between 2015-2019 MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Consumers who make a purchase are included in the refund program. However, not all customers worldwide are part of this deal. If you were in the US in those years and bought one of the models we just mentioned, in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York or Washington, You can also get a refund.