[SOLVED] What to do about a key that pops up?

[unplanned bacon]

Well it doesn't come up, just isn't seated quite right so it pops out of place a bit if you press the corner. Been trying for some time to get it to stay in place. Most of the time it doesn't happen, until it does

 

[Jwpanz]

Are you able to take the key off? If so, inspect the inside of the key and the switch on the board itself. Look for damage to either piece. You either have damages or it’s just not installed properly.

 

[therealduckofdeath]

Use a pop-up blocker.

Sorry, I couldn't resist! \o/

 

[unplanned bacon]

Are you able to take the key off? If so, inspect the inside of the key and the switch on the board itself. Look for damage to either piece. You either have damages or it’s just not installed properly.

I don't want to be unable to put it back. My MacBook fell off a table once and fell with me down the stairs once so maybe that has something to do with it

 

[USAFRet]

I don't want to be unable to put it back. My MacBook fell off a table once and fell with me down the stairs once so maybe that has something to do with it

Yeah, that may have something to do with a physical keyboard fail.

Either fix it or replace it.

 

[therealduckofdeath]

Try removing one key that works fine and the one that keeps popping up. Check YouTube on how to remove them. Compare them to see if it's broken (tiny bits missing?) or if you've accidentally reassembled it wrong after it popped out the first time. If it's broken, a replacement key cap isn't too expensive on ebay.

That is, if the pop-up blocker didn't work.