The right arrow key on my MacBook Pro keyboard became stuck in constant press mode, rendering the laptop unusable. After futile cleaning attempts, I discovered Apple's repair model requires replacing the entire top case assembly for €730, nearly one-fifth the laptop's value. This exorbitant cost led me to remap arrow keys using Karabiner Elements, donating $10 to the project instead. The €730 top case replacement exemplifies Apple's design choices that make hardware repair prohibitively expensive.

This experience highlights the growing consumer frustration with non-repairable electronics, pushing me toward future purchases like ThinkPads or Framework laptops. Hopefully, regulatory pressure will eventually force manufacturers to prioritize repairability.