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| Thread ID: 52451 | 2004-12-19 09:46:00 | Cleaning the Keyboard keys? | ssssss (2100) | PC World Chat |
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| 305609 | 2004-12-19 09:46:00 | Hi. What methods do people use to clean their keyboards? My Keyboard is 3 years old now, and inspite of careful use has got quite dirty with accumulated grime. It is a light grey coloured keyboard. I did see the BluTack people recommending their BluTack to clean the keys, but this does not work. :groan: |
ssssss (2100) | ||
| 305610 | 2004-12-19 09:49:00 | i have heard that if you wash it in water and let it to dry it still works - but maybe you should to wait to see what another person says as i have never used this method before | noone (22) | ||
| 305611 | 2004-12-19 09:53:00 | noone's method is excellent, just make sure there is no circuitry for additional buttons / slider / throttles. I've only heard this advice in relation to mechanical keyboards myself, but I am quite tempted to bathe my 6 year old HP keyboard (extremely faithful) to clean it. Hopefully it won't break too... | Growly (6) | ||
| 305612 | 2004-12-19 09:57:00 | The best thing to do is arm yourself with a screwdriver and undo all the screws on the back, open it up and have a good old clean from the inside -make sure you have plenty of time and patience. Did the trick for me. |
gill (6615) | ||
| 305613 | 2004-12-19 10:09:00 | The best thing to do is arm yourself with a screwdriver and undo all the screws on the back, open it up and have a good old clean from the inside -make sure you have plenty of time and patience. Did the trick for me. recommended, and use a air compressor if you got one, it will blow the grim out of there :D |
Prescott (11) | ||
| 305614 | 2004-12-19 10:29:00 | i find turning it upside down and banging on the bottom of it helps to get a lot of the dust/ hairs/ boogers/ fingernail shreads and anything else in there out. not a very thorough cleaning method but it's a start. | ineedhelp (6616) | ||
| 305615 | 2004-12-19 10:52:00 | If it's the type that the keys will pop off, do as suggested with the back then drop it in some tepid water with detergent along with the keys, but minus any circuitry. A large bowl or bucket is best to avoid losing bits down the plug hole, use a tooth brush to get into the awkward spots. Give it a good dry, then leave to dry further or use a hair dryer on a low setting to make sure it's competely dry. Don't lose any keys or the springs. |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 305616 | 2004-12-19 22:20:00 | Hi ssss. Not being sarcastic here, but the work involved depends on how much you value your time. Have a look at how cheap a new one would cost in somewhere like DSE. Treat yourself for Christmas - all bright and shining. :cool: | Scouse (83) | ||
| 305617 | 2004-12-20 00:08:00 | You can get a keyboard looking like new with a paper towel and Spray 'n Wipe. It shifts all the muck off the keys and other plastic-work, and it is excellent on monitors and computer cases too. I do recommend vacuuming out the dust first though. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 305618 | 2004-12-20 10:20:00 | I'm assuming since you mention blu tack, you mean the top of the keys, and aren't one of those people who eat crackers while working and also keep your wine glass well out of the way!! Spray N Wipe on a paper towel does work, as does glass cleaner, such as Mr Muscle..also applied with a paper towel, or use one of the glass cleaner sachets. I also like the idea of giving yourself a new keyboard for Christmas. Marnie |
Marnie (4574) | ||
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