T440s - Key fell out, can't simply 'push' back on. Do I need to buy a new key?

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T440s - Key fell out, can't simply 'push' back on. Do I need to buy a new key?

#1 Post by tpuser150 » Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:12 pm

Here is the back of the key: http://i.imgur.com/SFqnc34.jpg
Here is the hinge: http://i.imgur.com/Kb1CzQW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/m2a3Yof.jpg
The key was loose for a while and would fall out. Pushing it back in fixed it until yesterday. Is this key salvageable or do I need to buy a new one?

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Re: T440s - Key fell out, can't simply 'push' back on. Do I need to buy a new key?

#2 Post by axur-delmeria » Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:49 am

The pics are a bit blurry up close, but it may be that one of the tabs under the keycap has broken off.
It's the one on the lower right in the first image.
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Re: T440s - Key fell out, can't simply 'push' back on. Do I need to buy a new key?

#3 Post by RealBlackStuff » Sat Nov 12, 2016 6:39 am

There's also a lot of dirt when you look at the 2nd picture.
You can buy a complete new (L) key e.g. here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311166412454
Yours looks like (eBay) TYPE C, Regular key, but don't hold me to it and ask first if L is available.
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