How to Clean a Sticking Key on a Laptop Keyboard

Using a laptop with sticking keys can make your work or gaming suffer. It is difficult to play a game or type a memo when one key continues to repeat. This will cause unnecessary use of the backspace key. You can efficiently clean a sticking key on your laptop keyboard without taking it in for service. In addition, you do not need to take the keyboard apart to clean effectively.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton swab Rubbing alcohol Rag

Instructions

1. Shut down the laptop. Keep the lid open for access to the keyboard.

2. Dip the cotton swab in warm water. Press the surplus of liquid out of the swab with your fingers.

3. Rub the swab around the sticky key. Push down so the swab can maneuver around key slits.

4. Use the dry end of the cotton swab. Dunk into rubbing alcohol. Again, squeeze the swab to remove any excess liquid.

5. Wipe the cotton swab over and around the sticky key. Add pressure to clean around the key.

6. Rub the rag over the keyboard to remove any seeping liquid. Clean around the key, using your finger to compress the cloth into the slits.

7. Let completely dry before turning on the laptop. This may take roughly two hours, depending on the temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use cleaning chemicals on the laptop keyboard. Do not smoke, drink liquid or have sticky fingers when typing on the laptop keys. This will prevent sticking keys.