My GF popped the "E" key off my white Macbook!

[mattcube64]

I looked online for instructions on how to put it back on, and found some Youtube videos and some picture-by-picture instructions. But still, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to get it back on.

Basically, while reaching over to get something, her fingernail must've just gotten right under the key and popped it off. I still have the two plastic pieces that snap together to make the "scissor" as some sites call it, and the key itself. And, the if I press the nub, the "e" shows up as I type.

Anyhoo, I made a Genius Bar appointment. Even if I'm outta warranty, they shouldn't give me any trouble putting it back on real quick, correct?

And, the drive is kind of a nuisance... so if anyone has some "secret suggestions" to getting the key back on, I'd gladly take them!

 

[iBookG4user]

Have you checked to make sure that none of the contacts are broken? And I believe that Apple has extra keys on hand in the store so it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[mattcube64]

Have you checked to make sure that none of the contacts are broken? And I believe that Apple has extra keys on hand in the store so it shouldn't be a problem.

If by contacts you mean the little "teeth" on the actual key or the "nubs" on the plastic bits... they all seem to be there. I just think that no matter what combination I put everything on, I still do something backwards. Fail on my part...

 

[fifthroot]

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. She's gone.

 

[acfusion29]

It should just snap back on..

 

[shady825]

Have you checked to make sure that none of the contacts are broken? And I believe that Apple has extra keys on hand in the store so it shouldn't be a problem.

Not too long ago i saw a similar thread and the person claimed Apple said they would need to replace the whole keyboard... who knows tho..

 

[mattcube64]

Not too long ago i saw a similar thread and the person claimed Apple said they would need to replace the whole keyboard... who knows tho..

Well, I have the key still. There's no reason I should need a whole new KB. Everything is there, and intact. I just can't for the life of me figure out how to pop the key back on.

 

[morphalex]

my suggestion is to first break up with your gf and then push the key back in..if all the contact teeth are still there, it should just pop into place

 

[mattcube64]

my suggestion is to first break up with your gf and then push the key back in..if all the contact teeth are still there, it should just pop into place

I couldn't break up with her... she just got me an EyeTV for Christmas!