The "?" key fell off...

so this is the dilemma. my "?" key fell off. which is incredibly annoying. I had it sent in and it came back missing. I mean, i have the key, but it isn't attached. does anyone have tips on putting it back on? because it is a real bugger...

One of these should help you.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69631394@N00/
http://forums.macnn.com/69/powerbook-and-macbook-pro/269416/removing-keys-from-k eyboard/
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/Manuals/Apple-Key-Replacement.pdf

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