How to Clean a Keyboard
Shut down the computer and detach the keyboard connector before any cleaning procedure., For a quick cleaning, turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to blow out any foreign matter., Clean the sides of the keys with a cotton...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: 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.
Doing so may damage the machine if you have a non-USB-based keyboard.
Detaching the keyboard while the computer is running is safe when the keyboard is connected to the computer via USB. -
Step 2: For a quick cleaning
Be sure to do this in a location where falling debris can be cleaned up easily.
Turn the keyboard upside down and tap on it a few times.
You should see a bit of dirt fall out.
Change the angle and tap harder to make most of it get out. ,, Do this by gently prying up each key with a small screwdriver or a similar lever.
When the keys have been removed, blow out any debris with compressed air.
With a moist (but not wet) cloth, lightly swab all surfaces.
Do not allow any type of fluid to enter the keyboard. , -
Step 3: turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to blow out any foreign matter.
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Step 4: Clean the sides of the keys with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
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Step 5: For a more thorough cleaning
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Step 6: remove all of the keys.
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Step 7: Clean the individual keys and place them back in the keyboard.
Detailed Guide
Do not remove or connect a keyboard while the computer is running.
Doing so may damage the machine if you have a non-USB-based keyboard.
Detaching the keyboard while the computer is running is safe when the keyboard is connected to the computer via USB.
Be sure to do this in a location where falling debris can be cleaned up easily.
Turn the keyboard upside down and tap on it a few times.
You should see a bit of dirt fall out.
Change the angle and tap harder to make most of it get out. ,, Do this by gently prying up each key with a small screwdriver or a similar lever.
When the keys have been removed, blow out any debris with compressed air.
With a moist (but not wet) cloth, lightly swab all surfaces.
Do not allow any type of fluid to enter the keyboard. ,
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