Mascom International stocks the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard at KSh 6,500, available now at our Nairobi CBD store as an original Apple part. It suits the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and four Thunderbolt 3 ports, released in 2016 and sold through 2017. Every MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard is brand new and sealed, built on Apple's butterfly mechanism, and has no physical function row because the Touch Bar handles those controls. Stock layouts vary, so confirm the exact unit before paying. Our shop sits at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Video editors, photographers and content creators lean hard on their keyboards. Premiere Pro, Final Cut and Lightroom all run on single-letter shortcuts, so one key that double-types can wreck a timeline cut or a batch of wedding exports. Kenyan creators producing YouTube and TikTok work from Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu often keep a 2016 or 2017 Touch Bar MacBook Pro running long after warranty. The MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard is the repair that keeps that machine earning. A fresh MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard restores every shortcut at once, rather than leaving you to work around dead letters.
Unlike traditional electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International keeps the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard apart from the A1708 and A1989 keyboards, which look alike and do not fit each other's machines. We also show you the layout before you buy, so a British machine never ends up with an American keyboard. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us that clear advice saves them a wasted trip and a second order. Walk in with your laptop for fitting by our technicians, or order on WhatsApp and pay on arrival when the part reaches your own repairer.
Common Questions About the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard
Will the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard fit my laptop?
It fits only a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and four Thunderbolt 3 ports from 2016 or 2017, printed as A1706 on the bottom case. Apple identifies these as MacBookPro13,2 for 2016 and MacBookPro14,2 for 2017. Flip the laptop and read the tiny text near the hinge before ordering. A two-port A1708 with physical function keys, or a 2018 A1989, needs its own keyboard. Mascom International checks a photo of your bottom case on WhatsApp before you pay.
Is the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard a UK or US layout?
Layout depends on the batch in stock, so this listing does not promise either, and the photo shows a British-style unit. Check your laptop first: a tall Enter key shaped like a reversed L and a pound sign on the 3 key mean UK. A wide, flat Enter key and a dollar sign on the 4 key mean US. Send Mascom International a picture of your current keys on WhatsApp, and we confirm which layout the unit we are holding for you carries.
How does the A1706 keyboard compare with the A1989 version we also sell?
The A1706 part costs KSh 6,500 and suits 2016 and 2017 machines, while our A1989 UK keyboard costs KSh 9,000 and suits 2018 and 2019 machines. The two parts are not interchangeable, so the choice is set by your bottom case, not by price. The later A1989 design adds a thin membrane under the keys to resist dust. If you are deciding between repairing a 2016 laptop and buying a 2018 one, our staff can talk you through both.
Is a keyboard replacement on the A1706 a do-it-yourself job?
Not for most owners, because Apple fastened the A1706 butterfly keyboard to the top case with rivets rather than screws. Each rivet has to be released, then the new keyboard secured again with no loose corners or flex. The battery is glued to the same aluminium piece, so one slip with a pry tool can damage a cell. Mascom International technicians carry out the fitting at Kimathi Street and check every key in a text editor before returning your laptop.
How do I protect the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard on outdoor shoots?
Keep the laptop zipped inside a padded sleeve whenever it is in your camera bag. This earlier butterfly generation has no dust membrane, so beach sand from a Diani or Watamu wedding shoot jams keys faster than office dust does. Wipe your hands before editing on location, and keep drinks and snacks off the desk. When a key starts to stick, tip the laptop on its side and clear the gap with compressed air before the debris settles in.
Who is the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard right for, and who should skip it?
It suits creators whose 2016 or 2017 A1706 still has a sound screen, a battery that lasts a session and a keyboard that misbehaves. Skip it if your editing has outgrown the dual-core processor, or the laptop shows a swollen battery or water damage on the board. At that point a newer laptop serves you better, and Mascom International stocks used business laptops worth comparing. Function-key A1708 owners should ask us for that model's keyboard instead.
Will my Touch Bar and Touch ID keep working after the keyboard swap?
Yes, as long as the fitting is done carefully. The Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor are separate components that remain in your laptop, and this MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard does not replace either one. Because Touch ID is paired to the logic board, keeping your original sensor keeps fingerprint login working. If your Touch Bar has already gone dark, tell Mascom International when you book, so our technicians can test it during the same visit.
Is the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard worth KSh 6,500 on a laptop this old?
For a working creator, usually yes. A 2016 or 2017 Touch Bar MacBook Pro still handles 1080p edits, Lightroom catalogues and client email, and KSh 6,500 is far less than any replacement laptop. Apple's free keyboard programme for these years ended long ago, so independent repair is now the realistic route. The keyboard arrives brand new, so the fix lasts longer than cleaning or reseating single keycaps, which often fails again within weeks.
How do I prepare the laptop before Mascom International fits the keyboard?
Copy your current projects and catalogues to an external drive or iCloud before the visit. Note your macOS login password, since our technician signs in afterwards to test each key and shortcut. Bring the charger too, so the laptop can be tested on mains power. Photographers working toward a client delivery should book a slot ahead on +254 708 852 521, and plan uploads over Safaricom Home Fibre or Zuku once the laptop is back.
Technical Specifications
Butterfly Mechanism and Core Function
- Apple butterfly key mechanism with shallow, firm travel, the same feel the laptop had when it left the factory.
- Earlier butterfly generation without the 2018 dust membrane, so a sleeve and clean hands matter more on this model.
- No physical function row; the Touch Bar above provides Escape, brightness and volume controls on this laptop.
- Full keyboard assembly replaces all keys together, removing every sticky or double-typing letter in one repair.
- Command, Option, Control and arrow keys sit in Apple's standard positions, so editing shortcuts stay muscle memory.
- Brand new and sealed, with clean keycap lettering and no wear marks from a previous owner.
- Restores reliable J, K and L presses, the playback keys video editors tap hundreds of times per session.
Compatibility and Model Checks
- Fits model A1706, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and four Thunderbolt 3 ports, 2016 and 2017.
- Apple model identifiers MacBookPro13,2 for 2016 and MacBookPro14,2 for 2017, both visible in System Information.
- The A-number appears in small print on the bottom case; read it there before you place an order.
- Not compatible with the A1708, the two-port 13-inch model with physical function keys and no Touch Bar.
- Not compatible with the A1989 from 2018 and 2019, which uses its own keyboard with a dust membrane.
- About This Mac on the laptop names the year and port count, a quick second check alongside the bottom case.
- Not compatible with the 15-inch A1707, whose keyboard is wider and has a differently shaped mounting tab.
Layout Identification
- Layout varies by batch; this listing does not specify UK or US, and the product photo shows British-style keys.
- UK units show a tall, reversed-L Enter key and the pound sign printed on the 3 key.
- US units show a wide, single-row Enter key and the dollar sign printed on the 4 key.
- UK boards carry one extra key beside left Shift, so the two layouts never swap without visible gaps.
- Mascom International confirms the exact unit's layout on WhatsApp before payment, matching it to your existing keys.
- After fitting, set the macOS keyboard input to British or U.S. so printed symbols match what appears on screen.
Construction and Everyday Care
- Original Apple keycaps with uniform height and spacing, unlike copies whose keys can sit unevenly across a row.
- Black keys with white legends that suit both Silver and Space Gray A1706 top cases.
- Riveted fixing gives a firm, flex-free typing deck once fitted, exactly as Apple assembled the laptop.
- Sand, crumbs and lint are the main threats to butterfly switches, so a closed lid protects the keys between sessions.
- Gentle, even keystrokes extend switch life; striking keys hard adds no speed on this shallow design.
- Fresh keycaps restore readable legends, useful for creators who glance down for shortcuts mid-edit.
Professional Installation
- Rivet mounting makes this a technician job rather than a screwdriver repair at home.
- The battery is glued to the same top case, so experienced hands reduce the risk of damaging a cell.
- Mascom International technicians fit the keyboard at Kimathi Street and test each key before handover.
- Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor remain in place, so fingerprint login survives the keyboard swap.
- Upcountry buyers can order for pay-on-arrival delivery and use a trusted local Apple technician for fitting.
- Bring the laptop with its charger, so the technician can test keys and Touch Bar on mains power.
- Mention any earlier repairs when booking, since previously disturbed rivets or screws change how the fitting is approached.
Package Contents
Your MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard ships as one brand-new keyboard assembly, protected for transport and ready for a technician to install. You receive:
- One original Apple keyboard for the 13-inch A1706 MacBook Pro, layout confirmed with you before payment
- Protective packaging that shields the keys and ribbon cable
- A Mascom International warranty card
The top case, battery, Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor stay with your laptop and are not part of this sale.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects, counted from the purchase date. Fitting is available in-store at our Kimathi Street shop. The warranty excludes liquid damage, physical impact, and faults caused by installation elsewhere. Bring your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk to raise a claim.
Buying the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard from Mascom International
Mascom International holds the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard in Apple's black key finish at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM with your laptop, and our team will confirm the model and layout on the spot.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the MacBook Pro A1706 Keyboard the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You check the part and pay only when it arrives.
The keyboard comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.
Mascom International serves creators and professionals nationwide with accurate part matching, current Kenyan pricing and direct after-sales help from our Nairobi CBD store.
