Clean Dirty Keyboard

Owing to periods of extended use, keyboards can become dirty. If a keyboard becomes dirty enough, its will affected the performance, including dead or stuck keys during typing. Here listed three ways to clear your dirty keyboard.

1.General Cleaning

a).Shut down the computer and detach the keyboard connector before any cleaning procedure. Do not remove or connect a keyboard while the computer is running.

b). For a quick cleaning, turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to blow out any foreign matter.

c).Clean the sides of the keys with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

d).For a more thorough cleaning, remove all of the keys. Do this by gently prying up each key with a small screwdriver or a similar lever.

e).Clean the individual keys and place them back in the keyboard.

2.Alternate Method

a).Switch off the machine and disconnect the keyboard.

b).Turn the keyboard upside down and remove all the screws.

c).Lift the top half of the keyboard off and put the bottom half to one side. There may be some clips on the keyboard, also, check for screws hidden under labels.

d).Turn the top half around so that you can see the backs of the keys, squeeze the tabs on each key to remove it, the space-bar will have a metal rod, this may be a pain to refit, but is not impossible.

e).Fill a bowl with cold soapy water

f).Dump the keys into the bowl and scrub with a brush.

g).Remove the keys from the bowl and rinse them under running cold water

h). Remove the keys from the bowl and rinse them under running cold water

i). Once everything is dry, reassemble the keyboard.

j).Press both halves of the keyboard firmly together, if you miss the clips in the middle your keys won't reach the circuits and won't spring up.

k).Plug in your keyboard, switch on your PC.

3. Accidental Spillage

a).Immediately disconnect the keyboard or turn off the computer.

b).Turn the keyboard upside down and shake.

c).Dry as much as possible with a cloth while the keyboard is still turned upside down.

d).Leave it upside down for as long as possible.

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