Satellite A300-1M1 - cursors keys wont work

Hi everyone.
I have one Satellite A300-1M1, and in this last weekend both "up" and "down" keys just stop working. At the same time which is very strange.
What should i do ? is it dust ? Ive just cleaned the entire keyboard with a bottle of air spray, and problem remains.
The warranty has just expired last November.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers

I dont know what do you want to hear. If the keys are not working you must exchange the keyboard.
What you can try is to test keys functionality in BIOS settings. If the keys dont work there too I presume it must be some mechanical problem.
You can also try to remove key caps and clean them up.
What else you can do?

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