Magic Keyboard 'A' key coating coming off, is it covered?
The coating on my Magic Keyboard (version 4.2) has come off the A key on my keyboard.”
Is this covered by apple ?
Apple typically treats key-cap coating defects as a cosmetic issue unless it’s clearly a manufacturing problem, and the line can be a little blurry. If the keyboard is still within its one-year warranty or under AppleCare, you’ve got a decent chance of getting it replaced—especially if the rest of the keys look fine and the wear is isolated to that single cap.
Your best move is to bring it to an Apple Store or an authorized repair provider and let them take a look. They’ll check for signs of misuse and then decide if it qualifies as a warranty replacement. Most of the time, if the finish is peeling rather than worn down from heavy use, they’ll swap the whole keyboard rather than repair a single key. If you’re not near a store, Apple Support can set up a mail-in replacement, which is usually just as quick.