PB 12 keyboard bump

[NateP]

I just got a new PB 12 last week as my primary computer, and I am having a great time.

I just noticed, however, that the F8 key seems to be a little raised up on its left side (next to F7). It may be my paranoia (I did just move from a Toshiba whose hard drive failed a few weeks back), but the surrounding key (F7, 7, 8) also seem a bit raised up where they come close to the left side of F8. It's almost like there's a little bump under there.

Any ideas? Should I worry?

 

[Demon Hunter]

I had a similar problem with my 15"... if they make clicking noises that's what mind did.

 

[NateP]

No, no clicking noises. Just what seems to be a small bump under the keyboard.

 

[hcuar]

Yup... my rev C PB has the same "bump". It's always had it, never seemed to cause a problem. Someone once upon a time here at MR mentioned this is normal. ?

 

[neocell]

Are you sure the key is completely attached to the base. At least on my PB the key covers can be easily popped off. There are four attachment corners, maybe one of those attachment points is not attached all the way on your F8 key.
Push down, quite hard and see if you hear a click and the key flattens out

 

[NateP]

Tried pressing the keys down, but it didn't seem to affect it. Everything appears to be secure.

Hcuar, thanks. Since the rev. D is essentially the rev. C, it's good to know that this is "normal."

 

[babababoon]

I just got my Rev E 15" last Saturday and I have the same type of bump on the keyboard (on the delete and cap lock key). Do you guys think I could bring it back to Apple and ask them to fix it?

 

[grapes911]

I just got my Rev E 15" last Saturday and I have the same type of bump on the keyboard (on the delete and cap lock key). Do you guys think I could bring it back to Apple and ask them to fix it?

You could try. They might even just replace the affected keys so you don't have to wait for it to ship out.

 

[babababoon]

One of my key fell off when I was typing on my "bumpy" keyboard!

This is after less than 1 week of use.. I think I need to drive to the Apple store to have it fixed. Hopefully they'll fix it in-store and I don't have to send my powerbook in.

 

[xli_ne]

This is after less than 1 week of use.. I think I need to drive to the Apple store to have it fixed. Hopefully they'll fix it in-store and I don't have to send my powerbook in.

sorry to see that. I have the same "bump" on my powerbook. Doesn't seem to be a problem.

 

[babababoon]

I took my powerbook to the Apple Store today and they replaced a brand new one to me. YAY! Although the keyboard is still a little bumpy it is a lot better than my previous one!

 

[NateP]

Cool!

I'm glad to know that they're good about replacement, in case anything happens with my keyboard. it's still a little funny lookin', but working well.

 

[iEdd]

Usually easy to fix. Pull the key off and reseat it. Often the front is clicked in but the back hooks aren't under, just ontop, making it harder to press. Put the key back on, hooking it in and clicking it down.

 

[NateP]

Is there any trick to pulling off the key? I, of course, don't want to break it.