What do you do when your keyboard stops working on your MBP?

Turned my MBP on this morning only to find I was unable to open any of my files. After finding this out, I restarted it and now my keyboard won't work.  It is stuck on the sign in page and the only button that is working is the power button. But the power button won't let me turn it off. Help!!

evans_re,
does the trackpad not work? If it works, you could try selecting “Shut Down…” from the Apple menu.
As a last resort, you can hold down the power button for approximately ten seconds, which should force a (non-clean) shutdown.
If your keyboard is completely non-functional (excepting the power button), then you should take it to an Apple store or other qualified service facility.

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