Do I need a new Keyboard?

I recently removed my keys from my keyboard to clean and now after I put the keys back on the keys are hard when typing. As in getting stuck and not as smooth when pushing. 
I am hoping I just put the keys back on wrong...
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Hello DamianC
I am sorry to hear you are having issue with your keyboard. I would suggest you try to remove the keys again and put them back. The odds are though that you are going to need a new keyboard and as the issue you are describing appears to be a physical issue and I think it would be best if you contacted HP technical support for repair options or if you are out of warranty to order a new keyboard.
US Support link to contact options for laptops purchased in the US.
Outside of US Support link to contact options for laptops purchased outside the US.
***NOTE: Next time you want to clean your keyboard use compressed air.
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