Non-responding keyboard and cursor, macbook pro 10.4.7

Hi,
My macbook pro has completely stopped detecting my keyboard and cursor [I am not referring to a usb keyboard, I'm talking about the original typing keyboard], otherwise, it's the keyboard that's malfunctioning. I plugged in a usb mouse and the cursor worked fine, so I suspect that the issue originates from the keyboard itself or some kind of disconnection. Has anyone encountered such issues before? I've attempted to install an apple keyboard update, but the computer refused it because the system did not need the update. I'm completely lost...please...help...thank you so much in advance!!!!!!!!

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