Arrow Key Keeps Popping Off

Hello, recently my right arrow key on my Macbook popped off while typing. I tried to just snap it back in, which seemed to work, but whenever I touch the right half of the key it comes back off again. Any suggestions before taking it to Apple?

No suggestions other than to take it to the local Apple Store. I had a similar problem when I first got my MacBook, and the Genius replaced my key from a pile of them "in the back." Took about 8 seconds. Good luck!

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