New white aluminum Magic Keyboard with black keys.
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Podcaster and Apple TV Enthusiast Sigmund Judge spent $600 and a “busy day” replacing the keycaps on the white Magic Keyboard on his new 11-inch iPad Pro.
In a post on Mastodon, Judge showed off evidence of his latest DIY project. After purchasing two aluminum Magic Keyboards, he replaced the white keycaps on the white aluminum Magic Keyboard with keycaps from the black version.
Judge writes and podcasts extensively about Apple TV and Apple TV+, so his goal was to make the white aluminum Magic Keyboard match the design aesthetic of the Apple TV remote. To ensure keycap compatibility, he purchased a second aluminum Magic Keyboard in black with black keys.
New aluminum Magic Keyboards for the new iPad Pro M4.
He described the project as “probably the most intense mod I've ever tried ” and admitted that he still has some changes to make to some of the keys. He added that overall it was “worth the five-hour ordeal.” While he couldn't recommend buying two Magic Keyboards, he was concerned about the white ones keys on a white aluminum Magic Keyboard. “I can't justify the expense other than it was a fun project,” Judge said.
He also posted a photo of the unfinished project dragging keycaps from one keyboard to another. another is usually easy with some tools, but parts can break if not done carefully
Note the black “5” key waiting. replacements.
The judge decided to use keycaps from another aluminum Magic Keyboard, since previous versions did not have the function row keys that the new version has. However, the remaining keys should be compatible with previous Magic Keyboard models.
Commenters on his post seemed unanimous in their approval of the look of the modified Apple TV Remote-style Magic Keyboard. The accessory, compatible with the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, costs $299.
As for what he'll do with his “spare” black aluminum Magic Keyboard with white keys, Judge hinted at “some philanthropic plans” for the keyboard later in 2024.
You can learn more about the new aluminum Magic Keyboards and check out the best Magic Keyboard alternatives for new and previous iPad models.
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