TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z35-A KEYBOARD REPLACEMENT (4 times in one year)

I've had many Toshiba laptops over the years and have had a keboard issue.  However, with this particular model, I've had to replace the keyboard 4 times within a year (the first time happening within a month of getting the laptop) -- with the same problem of a key popping out and having to replace the whole keyboard because, according to the authorized dealer technicians,  the metal holders undeneath the key are worn out and, as a result, the whole keyboard has to be replaced.  so far, it's cost me over $450. Called Toshiba about this problem, and all I got was:  Sorry for your troubles, but there's nothing we can do -- not even some kind of store credit to be applied to future purchase.    I  don't know if I'm the only one having this kind of issue with the keybaord hardware.   I just wanted to vent and see if others have had similar problems. 

Oops. I meant to say I have never had a keyboard issue with previous Toshiba laptops I've had.

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