Sticky Space Bar Key

I've got a sticky space bar key on my HP Pavilion dv7-4182nr Entertainment Notebook PC. I've been told by a computer consultant that a new keyboard should be ordered. Does this sound right to you? Would you suggest any other solution like removing the space bar myself and cleaning the area with one of those air-blowers? Thank you. 

Yes you can remove that key carefully because they are very hard to get back on correctly. Clean out around it with air and maybe some rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip to clear out any gunk. Let it dry then reassemble. I pretty much have the same attitude as your tech. Messing with individual keys is very time intensive and keyboards are cheap and quick to replace.

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