A:AnswerA track pad and modern laptop design to hold the iPad that allows for more viewing angles and better lap-ability. It also allows you to charge the iPad through a secondary port on the keyboard hinge which opens the usb c port on the iPad to be used.
A:AnswerI would imagine you would want to check your warrantee with Best Buy or Apple (whomever holds the warrantee). If you are beyond that period of time, contact Apple or look for a third party by doing a web search under such type in as "magic keyboard key replacement." If you damaged the location here the key(s) fit, then again you will need to check with Apple.
A:AnswerI would say no. I have the 12.9” model and the iPad fits flush with the back of the cover. I don’t think the magnets on the 11” model would line up with the magnets on the 12.9” case.
