Broken keys

Hi,
I have a 8 months old iBook G4 1.33MHz and this morning I decided to give the keyboard a clean so I released it from the laptop, when I was manipulating it suddently the screw lock key jumped off (it wasn't locked to the laptop) this is the one between F5 and F6. I could see that the right hook side of the key was almost gone and it wouldn't click properly. Using a bit of force I managed to make it stay. I assumed it was a faulty key but made me think if Apple in these cases sends a new replacement keyboard for the customers themselves to change or you have to send the computer for servicing.
I would like to have a new keyboard (expensive laptop with a not so good keyboard, no thanks ) or use it for spares (I heard comments of dissapearing letters)
Has any anybody had a similar experience?
It stuck today but it might not be tomorrow.
Thanks

don't know how it works in Spain, in the U.S. parts for iBooks are not available as do-it-yourself (except for the batteries.)
http://www.apple.com/support/diy/orderonline/
contact Apple authorised service provider in your area, they should be able to order keyboard.
also, you probably do not need to return your old keyboard, but confirm with your service provider.

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