Is this polished look due to grease from the fingers or simply friction? By polished, I mean that the surface looks shinier on some keys. I got an UPPERCASE Ghost Cover but it isn't as nice to type on. If I can prevent the polished look from happening by removing grease daily after I use the keyboard, I'd prefer that. But not sure if it'll happen regardless if it's due to friction.
Macbook pro keyboard keys look polished after a few months
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Here is an English-language keyboard cover for the European keyboard that you already have. It costs US $30. This would provide a good solution to your problem with no need to install any parts. It is designed to remain in place all the time, while you type, and you can leave it on when you close the MacBook. In addition, the cover provides protection from spills and wear-and-tear.
Make sure you are ordering the exact correct part for your exact model of MacBook.
http://www.kbcovers.com/servlet/Detail?no=487
Finally got it. I was pressing option keys lot of times and pressing it 5 times enables mouse keys (which disables keyboard keys).
To reverse, go to "Settings -> Accessibility -> Mouse and Trackpad" and uncheck "Press the option key five times to turn Mouse keys on of off" or simply uncheck "Enable Mouse Keys."
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All keyboards by any manfacturer have shown wear over time.
We even had keyboards made with stainless steel designed for heavy use and they showed signs of wear.
Fingers carry dirt which abrades the keys and coatings over time - even if you wash your hands prior to use , you pick up something from the desk and back to dirty.
My macbook pro keyboard I have worn through to the clear plastic past the symbols and black base.
Replace the keyboard and put a cover on it but nothing lasts forever. Or use an external keyboard but not practical in all situations.
You are not alone...