Delete key not always responding

Recently I installed RAM and when removing the keyboard I must of jarred the delete key because it is sluggish, only responding half the time I tap it.
Any suggestions on how to fix this?
iBook G4 1.33ghz   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   1.25 gigs RAM

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
It's possible the key is bad. You can go to System Preferences>International>Input Menu and check "Keyboard Viewer" and "Show input menu in menu bar". This will install a little flag in the menu bar. You can click on it and on "show keyboard viewer" and it will highlight the keys as you type. If a key doesn't highlight, it likely doesn't work any more. I think you need to replace the entire keyboard, but you can do it yourself and it is not difficult. You should be able to get a replacement from Apple.
Good luck!

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