Broken keys on keyboard

I have a customer that just called to ask if I can replace 3 keys on his MacBook Pro 17". Don't ask me how, but a rock fell on his computer and broke the CapsLock, Shift and Fn keys.
Can you tell me if it is possible to replace those keys or do I need to purchase a new keyboard for him?
Thanks in advance!
PhilW
PowerBook 1 GHz PowerPC G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) 512MB RAM

PowerBook Medic sells keys. They come with the little plastic clips and, although it is a little tricky to install, if the underlying pin and retaining clip sockets are not damaged, it's certainly possible to replace the keys.
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/
Mac Pro 2.6 4GB/3x500GB Raid/X1900, MacBook Pro C2D Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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a) I was typing the other day and one of the keys (the ctrl key on the right hand side) popped off, and I can't seem to pop it back on. I think one of the little connectors might be broken? Normally I don't even use this key, so it's not the end of the world, but it looks kind of trashy, and I'm worried about excess dust getting into my computer now that there is another opening.
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Well, by "limitation" I mean that a tiny 0.5" speaker doesn't have much power handling capacity and unit to unit variation will likely result in the breakup of one before the other. You aren't going to get "loud" and you aren't going to get "bass" (if you turn up the bass in Media Player that will definitely distort the speakers).
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My plus 4 year old MacBook 13" Intel Core Duo continues to work great! The only prblem is that there is a broken key (not just the cover key) on the keyboard. Anyone replace their keyboard? estimated cost? Is it worth it based upon the age (technology of this machine).
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Depending on the exact model build & year MacBook/Pro, a keyboard
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