T61: One key got tough

One of the key of my keyboard has got a bit tough to type. Not a big issue, but it is rather annoying. I suppose that the problem is cause by something has got under the key and removing that alien object would resolve the issue. Does anybody know, how to remove the key of ThinkPad keyboard?
Moderator note: Type added to subject line for clarity.
Message Edited by Agotthelf on 28-04-2009 08:32 AM
ThinkPad T500 2242-CTO P8600 / 4GB RAM / WSXGA+ / HDD Fujitsu 7200rpm 1TB / 6 Cell Sony / Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
ThinkPad Tablet 2
ThinkPad X61s 7669-3KG Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
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I sort of solved the problem (or rather it was sort of solved for me) by the help of people in ThinkPad forum. By the way, I was fortunate by qute quick answer.
If you are interested in the solution check it out there
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=75966&p=505060#p505060
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