One of my keys fell off, how to fix?

[212rikanmofo]

I accidentally dropped something on one of my keys and it popped right off. I tried to push it back in but it won't stay, upon further inspection it seems that the plastic notch has broke. I'm not entirely sure though. Is there a way to fix this without spending a lot of money? Does anyone know if this is an easy fix or if I take it to an Apple store they can fix it right away? I'm worried as to how much it will cost.

 

[sebseb]

Could you take pics of the mechanism and back of the key? It's hard to break those notches, I just think you're not putting it in right. You can't just push it in, you must put in a groove then push it down.

 

[Mike MA]

Well, maybe also dependent whether you still have some guarantee on it. If yes, I would't try to fix too much on my own as to not harm your guarantee if other issues will occur in the near future.

 

[CreatorCode]

Years ago, the Apple store techs would often repair them free of charge. I don't think it is (or was) an official repair policy, I think they just tend to have lots of spare key caps.

It can't hurt to stop by and ask.

 

[Dark Void]

Years ago, the Apple store techs would often repair them free of charge. I don't think it is (or was) an official repair policy, I think they just tend to have lots of spare key caps.

It can't hurt to stop by and ask.

"Let's see ... one small plastic key ... that'll be $349 plus tax."

Apple ⇁.⇁