2009 Apple Wireless Keyboard

I recently purchased a 2009 Apple Wireless Keyboard from eBay - that was "in perfect working order."
When I recieved the product, I connected everything as shown in the Apple directions, but there was a problem.
My issue is that it seems as though the Left Shift key is stuck, however, not physically stuck. Everything I type will be in capital letters and when I type a number, I get the secondary output (ex. 3 will equal #.) The right Shift key doesn't work at all. I turned it off/on, with no avail. Then I noticed that my windows are moving very slowly! It takes almost 30 seconds for a window minimize.
I went through Apple, so I could find all of the updates for everything I would need: Bluetooth, wireless keyboard, etc.
After installing the updates that I needed, and disregarding the ones I didn't - I restarted my computer and the keyboard still didn't function properly.
Am I missing something? Or should I take advantage of the 30 day warranty and get it replaced?
I'm using the white Macbook (mid 2009).
Thank you in advance!

I suggest you send it back.
Barry

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