Broken Right Arrow Key

The right arrow key is broken and unresponsive on my macbook. What can i do to get it working again? It is no longer under warranty. I am currently very close to a Apple Store, do they repair computers there? Please let me know ASAP. Thanks.

If it's only an arrow key, they should be able to replace it. If it affected the entire keyboard, they got to pluck the whole thing out and get you a new one.

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My macbook pro is still fully functional, and so is the right arrow key. I can push the top of the key and it will still, you know, register (if that is what it's called). But, it feels like a pin isnt attatched underneath the key. Apple instructed me to go get it repaired, but i really dont have the time. If it is a simple repair, i will do it myself. But, if no one has a clue, I will just go repair it. Thanks guys!

See here maybe some help, if no help bying in to an Apple store for a free diagnosis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCT-CldP_r4
Hope this helps

Wired keyboard-number pad&right arrow keys not working-serial # help!

Hello to whomever reads/replies -
I have a wired keyboard for my iMac(it's not the aluminum imac, but the version before it with the keyboard and mouse that came with it). I got this keyboard June 2007 after the original keyboard sent to me had problems with it with some keys not working properly. And now about a week ago my right arrow key and the zero, decimal point, one, two, three and enter button on the keypad stopped working out of the blue. One night they worked and the next they didn't with nothing being done different, nor was the keyboard stored differently.
I've cleaned the keyboard inside and out twice and tried pushing the little squishy thing under the keys when you pop them off and there's no response with those being pushed either so something's got to be wrong with the keyboard itself.
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Hello sharon:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
Run, don't walk to the phone. Call Applecare and indicate you have a warranty problem. The KB is (or will be shortly) out of warranty. It may take you some time, but it may save you some money in the long run.
Incidentally, it appears to me that your KB is, indeed, broken.
Barry

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Hi @Akashandroid
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I understand that your right arrow key is not working.
Here is a link to HP Notebook PCs - Notebook Keyboard Troubleshooting (Windows 8).
If this has not helped, it may be a mechanical issue and require replacement. If you are in warranty please contact HP support for repair options.
Please call our technical support at 800 474 6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get a support number for your region.
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If you are out of warranty you may wish to try the repair yourself or take it to a local repair shop.
Here is a link to the HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
Chapter 3 page 20 has the keyboard part numbers if you should require them.
Chapter 4 page 58 has steps for removing the keyboard should you want them.
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Why after i update my left and right arrow keys stop working

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Right Arrow Key Dead

Recently I've noticed my right arrow key is no longer working. I also have a USB keyboard and all works fine so on that so I assume this is a hardware failure.
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Does anyone know of any issues or common faults to check before I make enquiries on a new keyboard?
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