Macbook Pro Arrow Key suddenly stopped working. Any help would be appreciated!

[Diggity Dang]

Hi there! This forum has always been pretty good at helping me figure out some of my issues, so I thought I would continue the streak!

So all of a sudden, my Macbook Pro's down arrow stopped working. This appears to be the only key that is broken. I might have spilled a splash of coffee in the area several weeks ago, but it only recently stopped working.

Any suggestions on what I can do would be appreciated. I took the key off and wiped it with a q-tip and water, but that doesn't seem to do anything. I also used compressed air, also with no positive results.

I run:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB

Thanks in advance!

 

[John Doe 57]

If possible, bring it to an Apple Store and see if they can figure it out. Usually in this case, the problem is due to food/liquid or dust being stuck under the keys. But since you used compressed air, that would have gotten anything out. It could be a Hardware Problem.

 

[Diggity Dang]

If possible, bring it to an Apple Store and see if they can figure it out. Usually in this case, the problem is due to food/liquid or dust being stuck under the keys. But since you used compressed air, that would have gotten anything out. It could be a Hardware Problem.

Thanks John Doe... Yeah, I agree that an apple store might be my best bet, but my closest one is a bit of a hike, so I was hoping that people might have suggestions for me to try before conceding to making that drive !

But thanks for the advice... it's always appreciated!! If you have any other suggestions, I would be willing to give it a few days before filling up the gas tank!

 

[pkoch1]

The apple store will charge you ~$1250 for any repair on your computer. I'd see if a different apple authorized repair center will replace just the keyboard.

 

[Diggity Dang]

The apple store will charge you ~$1250 for any repair on your computer. I'd see if a different apple authorized repair center will replace just the keyboard.

OUCH!!! For real?? Ok, I'll check into another apple retailer... thanks for your help...