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Step 1
Purchase any supplies you need: compressed air (in an aerosol can); a soft rag; Endust for Electronics, or any nonabrasive household cleaning fluid suitable for cleaning plastic; and a dust mask if you're allergic to dust.
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Step 2
Check your owner's manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them.
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Step 3
Shut down the computer.
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Step 4
Disconnect the keyboard.
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Step 5
Use compressed air to clean between the keys. Spray at an angle to dislodge dust and grime.
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Step 6
Shake loose dust gently out of the keyboard.
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Step 7
If using Endust for Electronics or another aerosol cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, spray a small amount of fluid onto a rag.
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Step 8
Wipe the keys and chassis.
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Step 9
Wait until the keyboard is dry before reconnecting it to the computer.
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Step 10
Reconnect the keyboard and restart the computer.
Comments
crygamer said
on 7/27/2009 why its hard? I did it and it worked
jenseeraq said
on 7/23/2009 I just disassemble the keyboard and take the electronics out. Then I put it the dishwasher. Clean as new and never had a problem with it.
Won't work for laptops :D - For some keyboards you have to remember where to put the keys after you have finished...
twb176 said
on 7/21/2009 Great article, though my method is just to let the dirt build up until it stops working and I have to get a new one. :D
wordgirl123 said
on 7/16/2009 Great article! Very helpful my keyboard gets pretty dirty!
robert2584 said
on 7/10/2009 Not an easy task, i find it very tedious, I just can't do all the cleanliness!