Error 0210 stuck key 38 on T400

Hi, I have T400 running windows 7 64 bit. Today my keyboard stoppded working after windows updated but mouse was working. I tried to check the device manager. It says it is working fine and also tried to update key board driver but there was no update.
After that I tried to retstart but now get this 'error 0210 stuck key 38' at the start and sysmtem dont boot up at all. Tried multiple time but no luck. Tried to go to Bio but cant do anything because Keyboard not working there either.
Plz can anybody help me guide what kind of problem it is like sotware or harware or Bios issue.

The new version of PC Doctor is called Lenovo System Toolbox, if you don't already have it on your T400, download it here:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67520.html
Hope it helps.
Maliha (I don't work for lenovo)
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Hello,
Even myself are facing same error message while switch on(power on) laptop
using ibml lenovo thinkpad edge series
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Hi Sukumar,
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highly grateful.
regds
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