Is this part replaceable? (pics inside)

My roommate upgraded to a shiny new Macbook so I'm trying to fix her old black one to make the switch (currently just a Windows & Linux user). There are a couple problems with it, but the trickiest to fix is proving to be the keyboard. This machine is missing it's "Y" key. Anyway, I ordered a replacement keycap and tried to install it, but the button just sits flush with the laptop body:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/koggit/photo2.jpg
Here is a pic without the keycap:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/koggit/photo.jpg
It seems like I'm missing a spring of some sort. I know the sensor still works because if I press the key without the keycap it (usually) registers the "Y" input. I just need for the button to go up and down instead of staying down. Is it possible to fix this without buying a new keyboard/touchpad ($130+), and if so, what is the name of the part I am looking for? I would appreciate any advice at all.

I found a promising lead. This guide -- http://www.irithm.com/Mac.key.replacement.html -- mentions a "rubber nipple" piece. I contacted the author of that article, who is an ebay seller of replacement parts, explaining my situation and asking if this is the part I need. If it is, I will buy it from him or stop by an Apple store in hopes of the Genius Bar having an extra hanging around that they may be willing to part with.
Thanks for the responses. I am going to mark this as answered, as I believe "rubber nipple" is the answer to my question.

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