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Macbook key pops out of keyboard
GreasyKidsStuff
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So I have an issue with my Macbook.
For the last while my 'v' key decided to dislodge on one side and would just kinda hang on to the left side by a hinge or whatever keeps the key in, it usually happened if I pressed it in such a manner that I yank it sideways. Kinda hard to explain.
Anyways, the point is that I could usually just push it and it would kinda snap back into place. But today it has now popped out of place entirely, so I have this unsightly white... thing in my keyboard where a black key is supposed to be.
As you can see by this post, the key still works fine, I can press the little plastic nub and it works. But uh... I would like to stick the key back on somehow. Should I take it to the Apple Store and have them fix it or is there a simple fix? I was thinking a glue gun, if there was no chance of harm to the actual keyboard itself.
Thoughts? I could provide pictures if necessary but I imagine this is a common issue with an easy fix. Thanks!
EDIT: So I just kinda jammed it back on and now it seems to be in place. But knowing my luck this is a temporary fix.
For the last while my 'v' key decided to dislodge on one side and would just kinda hang on to the left side by a hinge or whatever keeps the key in, it usually happened if I pressed it in such a manner that I yank it sideways. Kinda hard to explain.
Anyways, the point is that I could usually just push it and it would kinda snap back into place. But today it has now popped out of place entirely, so I have this unsightly white... thing in my keyboard where a black key is supposed to be.
As you can see by this post, the key still works fine, I can press the little plastic nub and it works. But uh... I would like to stick the key back on somehow. Should I take it to the Apple Store and have them fix it or is there a simple fix? I was thinking a glue gun, if there was no chance of harm to the actual keyboard itself.
Thoughts? I could provide pictures if necessary but I imagine this is a common issue with an easy fix. Thanks!
EDIT: So I just kinda jammed it back on and now it seems to be in place. But knowing my luck this is a temporary fix.
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If you bring it to the Apple store, they should just have a new key for you for no charge (or very little). Just say you need a new key on there. You can easily pop it on yourself too. If I remember correctly, it's just a matter of snapping the one part in there. Other keys, like the space bar, have more elaborate hookups.
You can probably check Youtube for a video of someone replacing keys to help you.