Summary: A grimy appearance is just one reason to clean your computer keyboard. If dust gets stuck underneath the keys, they might not work properly. And spilled liquids can be your keyboard's death knell if not taken care of. Here are a few easy steps to get your computer keyboard clean.
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chiropractic said
on 6/26/2009 Just use a wet cloth
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stevenedd said
on 6/20/2009 A quite easy way to clean your keyboard is to wash it by water. Some of keyboard are really water resist. So wash it.
Notice: It's not suit for many kinds of keyboard.
jezry said
on 6/13/2009 Use a dishwasher!
Turn the heat drying feature off so you don't melt it.
Don't use soap, simple warm water will clean it and get rid of the dust bunnies and soda spills that cause most problems.
After wash cycle is done take the keyboard out and let it sit for a couple days to make certain it drys out then go ahead and plug it in.
Its like having a new keyboard!
donnasander said
on 5/27/2009 Better than "prying keys up" is taking the frame off the top of the keys. It usually has little tiny molded "clips" around the back edge. First remove little screws, then go around the edge with a VERY tiny flat screwdriver (like the kind that comes in electronic screwdriver kit) and gently go around the edge and "unlock" the little clips. (women have a knack for this, men will sometimes be too rough and break them, so be careful guys) Once you get them all free, you can lift off the frame, and voila! you can now easily clean everything. When you are done, it just snaps backtogether and put the screws back in. Copyright � Donna Sander
neilj said
on 4/25/2008 I have an old Microsoft Natural keyboard (with white, curvy keys). M/N E06401PS2 I like it a lot.
I would like some assurance that if I try to pry up the keys [with a butter knife], I won't break anything.
After I get assurance, I'll be delighted to start popping off the keys for the first time in 9 years.
Thanks,
-Neil-