Bonded keyboard and method for making the same

A computing device, comprising:

• a bonded keyboard comprising:
• a backcase assembly having top and bottom surfaces;
• a plurality of keys mounted to the top surface of the backcase assembly, the keys arranged such that spacing exists between adjacent keys;
• a skeletal double sided adhesive layer mounted to the top surface of the backcase assembly, the adhesive constructed to surround each key by occupying a portion of the spacing existing between adjacent keys;
• and
• a top case including a skeletal structure secured to the adhesive layer.

A method for assembling a keyboard, the method comprising:

• mounting a plurality of keys to a backcase assembly;
• applying a skeletal double sided adhesive layer to the backcase assembly, the skeletal adhesive layer surrounding at least one of the keys;
• and
• securing a top plate to the backcase assembly via the skeletal adhesive, the top plate constructed to mimic construction of the skeletal adhesive layer.