My right arrow key isnt working.

My right arrow key is not working. Well, I mean I can press on it and it will move sometime but I have to use a lot of force to make it move. Is something stuck under there (can I get it out by myself?) or do I need to go into the apple store??
Thanks

Your appointment at the genius Bar at an Apple store is FREE, in warranty or out. If they can fix the problem in a few minutes without installing parts, they will. Otherwise, they can provide a quote for repair.
Those guys put their hands on these computers all day every day. They are especially good at physical problems like this.
You are under no obligation to have them do any needed work. Apple wants you to be a happy customer, if possible.

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