IBook G4 14" Keyboard Flecking Off Again

I've had my iBook G4 since June, 2005. In March, 2006, a local Mac repairman replaced my keybord because several letters were flecking off. Now its September, 2006 and the letters are flecking off again. The local guy says the replacement keyboard was only warranteed for 90 days and that I have to contact Mac directly. Where do I turn now?
My family has owned Apple computers since the early 80's--many of them! In fact right now, our family owns 4 iBooks and 3 desktops. We have had no problems with keyboard lettering flecking off--except now with this newest iBook. Please suggest how I should proceed.
iBook G4 14 inch Mac OS X (10.3.9)
iBook G4 14 inch Mac OS X (10.3.9)
iBook G4 14 inch Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Hi imaknitster2,
Welcome to Apple's discussions.
This problem is fairly well documented. Have a look through This long thread. Some posters report success with getting a replacement keyboard directly from Apple in spite of warranty expiry.
Best of luck,
Adrian

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