Command key not working and clacking when touched

My left command key just stopped working. When I press the key, even just barely tap it, it makes a faint "clack" sound- (especially on the edges of the key). It is only the left command key and does not work for ANY function. Any ideas as to what could be wrong???

Are you sure you are using Command+C and Command+V.
Works fine on my MBP Lion 10.7.2 in all applications.
You could also try using the Space bar and the Shift and Enter/Return keys when asking a question.
makesiteasiertoread.

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Since any diagnostics at this point are utterly deadlocked, no; however see SMC reset below for last chance option before appt. with Apple
re-verify still the same.
Make an appt. with your local Apple store for full diagnostics and possible reinstall of your OS.
I hope you had a backup your vital data on your machine, a complete restore may be required, though that is indeterminate.
Peace.
See if you can perform a SMC reset to get out of same:
SMC reset
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.

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Hi everyone!Copy and paste doesn't work when I use the command key on my new macbook pro.Any ideas how to fix this?If I use the toolbar it works fine

Are you sure you are using Command+C and Command+V.
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Check whether you have the plist file in the
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1. com.apple.keyboardSetupAssistant.plist
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We are users, not technicians looking at the unit.
Water can *sometimes" be dried out because it is "clean". Milk is not "clean" and leaves behind residue.
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