Satellite A100-225 "Floating" keyboard

Hello
I bought a brand new A100-225 and found that the top row keys - p and the ajoining numbers above seem to drop a little further that other keys and they feel different. Also when I press the seprator - between the F key and numbers, in the middle right of the band, when I press lightly, it makes a grinding sound and down a little.

Is this normal for this series? Or is there something I should be concerned?

Thank you

Hello Dan

On this path, it is not easy to rebuild what's wrong with your keyboard but if I were you I your local dealer and show. You should clarify this with him.

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