How do I fix a sticky caps lock button on macbook pro?

I've just purchased a mbp with retina display and love it but the keys are a little sticky and making it difficult to ype well. Specifically the caps lock button. DIs this a common problem and how do I fit it?

What do you mean by sticky. The Caps Lock key on all new Macbook Pros don't work correctly, IMHO. You have to Hold down the C L key for a BIT for it to turn on. There is a long thread on it someplace on this forum.
If other keys are STICKING, you press it and let up and get repeated characters, then you have a defective MBP and since you just bought it take it back and get another that functions correctly. Apple has a 14 day No questions asked return policy. Take advantage of that policy and get a Mac that work right.

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