Space key not working

my space key does not work any more, but will if alt/option button is pressed. I did not worked with the settings or download any new program.
thank you

My problem was that the keyboard wasn't fully supported in some areas. I used tape to add padding for improved support.
In your case, it seems like a problem with the mechanism. You said it just started happening, so it worked properly at some point. Most likely this is because some particles got into the mechanism for the right platform and jammed it.
The best thing to try is to clean the platform and get the particles off. You shouldn't try to remove the platform itself as you won't be able to put it back. Try holding the keyboard in midair with the keys facing downward and blasting the platform with compressed air. I've also found that strong high frequency vibrations can help to loosen particles. You can try doing it with your hands if you're strong enough, or use a vibrating device to help you. You're looking for something akin to an Xbox 360 controller rumble feature or the PS3's dual-shock. You could also try a vibrating massager on the minimum setting, but take care as these can be strong enough to shake apart the entire keyboard.
To the person who received a red-domed 420s keyboard as a replacement: I assume that it and the x220 use the same keyboard wih the enlarged Esc and Del keys. When I called for my second replacement and specifically asked for the same model that my laptop came with, I was told that they didn't make those anymore and the white-domed version was used as a replacement. I really love my red-domed keyboard and I'd love to have a spare for when things go wrong. Any advice for how I can get one? I'm willing to buy it as long as I'm certain I'm getting the good version.

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