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Are you using the working keys on the builtin keyboard?
It would be great to find a software solution.
A hardware solution would be to unplug the keyboard if you are always using an external keyboard. As long as it will bolt with the internal keyboard unplugged.
Plus, the other person's suggestion to replace the keyboard.
Kinda risky, but you could also see if you can unsolder or cut the track to that specific broken key. There is the risk of completely borking the keyboard, though.
Huh, unplugging the keyboard. I didn't think of that. I might just see how easy that is to do later tonight.
Depending on the model and brand, there's probably a YouTube video showing how to disassemble it. This can help you find the keyboard connector and how to disconnect it.