Trying to install laptop keys

I've tried asking this question in other places but I can't seem to get help.

My issue is that I'm trying to fix a few keys on my laptop. I was cleaning the keys on my laptop, just brushing above them and one popped off. On my previous laptop this wasn't an issue, I just popped it right back on with no trouble at all. Right now I'm using a HP G series, and on this particular one, the HP G62-343NR, the hinges are the 2 part hinge, and the cap is like a beveled square, not a slope bevel.

I thought it would pop right back on. I looked up a couple video tutorials to make sure I did it right, but instead it's "butt" is stuck in the air, and when I go to pop it off to try again, the top set of hinge hooks are instead stuck to the top of the cap, yet the bottom hinges are hooked to the cap as it should be. If you know what I'm talking about, the back hinges are supposed to be in the cap, but the front prongs are meant to stay in the metal hooks.

I detached another unused key just to study and see what I did wrong, but in popping it back in place, same issue. Butt right in the air like the other. I only used the left side's alt since it's the function key that's doing this, and I never really use functions.

I'd just love to know what it is I'm doing wrong. I tried emailing around with no luck. I've attached the pic of what happened just in case some of you need to see it. I'm not new to fixing things on my own desktops and laptops. I've installed both compartments for RAM with just video tutorials. Not understanding this simple key cap issue is just killing me!

 

Push harded. It'll go. At least that has been my experience. Not to belittle, but you know it clips in at the top and the bottom of the key? Right?

 

Yes, I know exactly how it works and pushing harder does nothing at all. It's not about how hard I push, because you're only meant to push firmly. It's about how it's clipping regardless of what methods I use.

When I pushed it in just as the video had shown, it clipped but it didn't do as it's supposed to. Like I said, I know what I'm doing, but that doesn't mean it is doing what it should.

Here's a better photo (Bad photo, sorry):



The two small nubs at the top are the clips the top hinge plugs into. The bottom clips against the bottom hinges. It's like they bro-hug each other. Yes, I said bro-hug. In the middle is a star that indicates the silicone nub hits that center. Theoretically it should clip in so easily, but it's instead stressing me.

The hinges look very similar to this, only the under/bottom-crossing-to front/over fits in less secure and depends on the upper hinge, which looks exactly like this. I did as I was told, smooth faces upwards, etc.

I want to do this on my own to save money. Otherwise I'd sooner buy a new keyboard (In the near future) and pay around $50 instead of that good ol' Geek Squad getting roughly $40 as someone told me they would have spent on just fixing a couple keys. Oddly enough it seems like I have better luck taking my laptop apart for its innards than fixing a couple stupid key caps.

 

I know what you mean. Wasn't trying to say you didn't know how to do it. Just checking. And they can be aggravating sometimes. Also if the nubs are worn, then no bro hugging will be going on (not gonna happen here anytime). Check for keyboards on Feebay (eBay). They should be cheap. HERE and Here. Good Luck, bro.

 

Oh yeah, I was just clarifying. Sadly it seems like it's not the kind you can just replace with a normal snap on method. When I can I'll get another plus a protector. Funny thing is I did look on ebay but I didn't find them this cheap. They were around 40-50. I'm glad I did post here first, now, lol. Meanwhile I'm not touching the rest of the sticky keys. Thanks for getting back with me. I thought it was just going to sit here.

 

Good for you. Yeah $20 for a new/like new is very reasonable. Glad I could help.