Laptop - Alienware 13 r3
I have made a small video if it helps.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pkZzPQ3ZX9WNjHh_ZA1jxat4YNdgD0jG
Observations -
I tried switching the "s" key with the ";" key and it fit in the ";" key's slot perfectly, with both, its own retainer and using the original retainer of the ";" key.
I couldn't check the rubber cups because they are still glued to the keyboard.
The 's' key actually sticks out a little as well, you can see it slightly above the rest of the keys.
The type of hinge is A81 as displayed in the link - https://www.quikfixlaptopkeys.com/?product=alienware-13-r3-single-replacement-keyboard-key
So the problem might either be the cup or the metal hooks. The options that I have been able to brainstorm are -
Get a keyboard replacement. (Not Cheap)
Manually try and move the metal hooks with forceps so as to "lock" the key's retainer, as I feel they are the culprit. Cost effective but risky. What if I break something.
Glue the s key to the rubber cup after removing the retainer.
Any ideas?
I have made a small video if it helps.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pkZzPQ3ZX9WNjHh_ZA1jxat4YNdgD0jG
Observations -
I tried switching the "s" key with the ";" key and it fit in the ";" key's slot perfectly, with both, its own retainer and using the original retainer of the ";" key.
I couldn't check the rubber cups because they are still glued to the keyboard.
The 's' key actually sticks out a little as well, you can see it slightly above the rest of the keys.
The type of hinge is A81 as displayed in the link - https://www.quikfixlaptopkeys.com/?product=alienware-13-r3-single-replacement-keyboard-key
So the problem might either be the cup or the metal hooks. The options that I have been able to brainstorm are -
Get a keyboard replacement. (Not Cheap)
Manually try and move the metal hooks with forceps so as to "lock" the key's retainer, as I feel they are the culprit. Cost effective but risky. What if I break something.
Glue the s key to the rubber cup after removing the retainer.
Any ideas?