Snap noise from trackpoint left button

hello, I was wondering if anyone know how to fix this little (annoying) problem I have with the T61.
Basically, I use the trackpoint more than the touchpad and therefore I use the two trackpoint buttons right below the space bar.
My problem is, the left trackpoint button makes this *click* sound every time I press on it. The right button is perfect and is extremely quiet, but the left button sounds like plastic is snapping every time I press on it. its almost like the button is caught against something and makes the click/snap noise when you press on it.
any suggestions? its really annoying to have such a quiet keyboard and laptop, only to have it ruined by this loud snap/click.
thanks!

Hello,
Have you checked with Lenovo support? Perhaps the keyboard is defective and needs to be replaced.
Regards,
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