Help with key on macbook pro!

[macuser1232]

I recently removed my period (.) key to clean it. When I put it back on I tested to see if it came off and it was extremely easy to take off. I've noticed that the bottom left corner is really easy to take off. Maybe something wrong with hinge? Also, I tested this with my other keys and the are more difficult to lift off. Could you please help! Thanks.

 

[MrCheeto]

There are two clips on the key caps. One is intended to snap onto the scissors, the other is intended to slide diagonally onto one.

Be certain to slide one of the scissors into the receiving flange under the keycap, then just press the key down and the clip will snap onto the other scissor.

 

[macuser1232]

There are two clips on the key caps. One is intended to snap onto the scissors, the other is intended to slide diagonally onto one.

Be certain to slide one of the scissors into the receiving flange under the keycap, then just press the key down and the clip will snap onto the other scissor.

Do I need to take out the white scissors to do this? Or can I put the key cap on while the white scissors are on the keyboard.

 

[MrCheeto]

Do not remove the scissors. No reason to.

It's pretty easy.

Use a thin object to lift the scissors to they are in an "x" shape.

Slide one of the scissors into the flanges of the key cap, then press the key down until it snaps onto the other scissor.

After removing my period key, I found that the top of the key is the part that slides in, and the bottom should snap afterward(period) Helps if your backlight is on(period)

 

[macuser1232]

Do not remove the scissors. No reason to.

It's pretty easy.

Use a thin object to lift the scissors to they are in an "x" shape.

Slide one of the scissors into the flanges of the key cap, then press the key down until it snaps onto the other scissor.

After removing my period key, I found that the top of the key is the part that slides in, and the bottom should snap afterward(period) Helps if your backlight is on(period)

Well I don't think its a matter of top or bottom. I think its left and right. So should the left side slide in and the press down on the right side after sliding in the two left corners?

 

[MrCheeto]

What model is your MacBook Pro? Black keys or silver?

 

[macuser1232]

What model is your MacBook Pro? Black keys or silver?

Black keys. its the early 2011

 

[macuser1232]

I have just looked at the key closely and it needs to be replaced because one part of it is chipped. any ideas of where to buy a new key? for cheap?

 

[MrCheeto]

eBay normally sells them, though it may be difficult to find them individually as opposed to five or more at a time.

I made this video to help.