Keys Sticking

My keys are getting stuck. When I touch an app icon or try to type an email or text. Also my home screen is off center.
Anyone got any ideas?

A) Thank you for the tip. I suspect you are correct. I probably jumped-the-gun ordereing a new keyboard before attempting to clean my existing keyboard. My computer seems to be working better this afternoon. All signs point to the issue being as you suspected.
B) I believe I have a 14.1'' widescreen.
This is where I got the #:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67916
What is the difference between ALPS, Chicony, and NMB? I wonder which kind came with my computer?
I have always had problems with the "J" key. It has worked good-enough that it wasn't worth doing anything about it. But since I have accidently ordered a new keyboard I am considering keeping it if it is an upgrade.

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