Gap at top of W530 keyboard after installing RAM?

Hey I installed some Corsair Ram in slot 1 and 2 underneath the keyboard and after reinstalling the keyboard Ive noticed theres a gap at the top of the keyboard where it slots into the computer the whole way across specifically in the middle where theres alot of flex. The plastic which has the power and volume buttons seems to move around when pressed. This seems to be letting in dust and would especially allow a spill to enter the machine. This doesn't seem normal for a well built machine and have I installed the keyboard wrong? Any advice/opinions would be appreciated.
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This is actually normal. I have this gaping gap in 3 of my own W530, and 4 of the W530 at work also have this.
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