my keyboard is all sticky, how should i clean it?
156692
quit surfing porn sites...
426827
open the back cover and check to see if the small balls on 3 sides of the mouse are dirty or not.Cleaning them will solve your problems.
1080719
Well, it's time to clean it. Go to the store- any store that has techie stuff - and get some canned air. Bring it back. Turn the thing upside down and tap it on the table. Damn! Look at all those crumbs, chocalate crumbs, jelly and assorted coffee blots! No wonder your keyboard sticks. Blat the living crap out of the keys, inside every crevice you can. \n Don't take the advice of those who will inevitably say you can hose it down or put it in the dishwasher. I am a fan of hosing all kinds of electronics, fans, etc., down. But not keyboards. They don't like water. Stick to the canned air.
1149280
you can buy a cleaner kit at any computer store like radio shaq or staples preferably. It usually come with a special brush or cloth with which to clean it. recommended that you do not use paper towels and cloths around the house u may risk scratching it
861387
Try using a can of compressed air to free any particles which may be lodged under the keys.  If that doesn't work, take it in for repairs.  Next time, DON'T BUY GATEWAY ... they totally suck !!!
312832
Your question comes up about 3 times a week. There needs to be a way to easily search previous answers quickly...\nlaptops are different from regular keyboard problems...\n People have suggested Q-tips, damp cloths, spray air cans,\npopping the key caps off, and cleaning around ( some caps do not come off !). I have seen dozens of different kinds of laptop keyboard constructions, so it is a bit difficult to \ngive "one" answer. \n I would approach the problem slowly and carefully! Iff the key caps snap off, like most desktop keys, you can easily clean under them. If they don't you may have to take out\nthe keyboard - many laptops have a hidden release button or two along the top or bottom edge, or you slide the entire board up or down to release. If you go to the manufacturers website, they may have technical details on how to snap out the keyboard, which, then, you clean more easily.\n I have seen keyboards which are built into the top half of cover, so you have to completely take the laptop apart to access th keyboard... not advised.\n The easiest method is the slowest - Q-tips in alcohol or\ndamp with mild soapy solution of water- iff you can even get under the keys.\n I would remove the power and the battery before cleaning..\nGood luck... and avoid any stupid solutions involving boiling Sulphuric acid, or whatever...
920525
Go pay the 20 bucks for 3 cans of AIR...\n\nSpray your keyboard with air, you are not supposed to clean computers with alchohol anyhow, it can erase the painting of the numbers on the keys...\n\nThe best way to clean it, is to blow the crap out of it with canned air, Just make sure you lean your laptop up, rather than turning the can sideways, otherwise the can will spray out cool liquid which will damage your computer...\n\nKeep the canned air straight. And spray with your keyboard slightly angled...\n\nI recommend using windex. Alchohol is to volatile and similar to laquer thinner which removes paint.\n\nAlso dont ever spray windex directly on the machine, spray it first on a paper towel, then whipe with the paper towel, to ensure drips to not get into the computer....\n\n\nI DO NOT RECCOMEND that hairbrush idea, computers and water are the dumbest mixture ever. Not to mention that under the keys is a plastic electronic sheet which accepts the keys when pressed upon, very similar to the insides of a watch but on a much thinner scale, you don want to get water on it.\n\nI ALSO DO NOT recommend pulling keys off, while in most cases you can and its easy. Some keyboards feature a metal rod beneath the keys that make the bigger keys stick and bounce back to the touch, if you remove the key, the metal latch will come off and the key will be very lose...\n\nAnd lumper, what the heck man, they make canned air exactly for this item... If you take it to a store itll cost a bit more than a few bucks, and they will do the exact same thing, they will spray it with canned air.\n\n20 bucks will get you 3 cans of air, and 1 can of air will last you half a year if you use it once a month.
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Paint? Decals? haha, I would suggest a new keyboard... but laptop keyboards (While not impossible) are rather difficult to replace.  And doing so on your own most certainly voids the warranty.  How bout permanant marker?  The silver ones, or gold ones.  There's an idea.\n-Duo
986506
It may be that your keyboard settings need changing to UK. Go to control panel to do this or it might be that the keys are stuck or dirty, if so take them off carefully with a knife and clean.
74410
Too much stinky substance in your keyboard.  Get a keyboard cover.
768114
I do air-can clean my keyboard frequently. But if I missed a day you'd probably find my daily snack of Jalapeno Heat Dirty Chips. I try not to let to many fall. they're too good.
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There are commercial kits available, but a can of compressed air, a lint-free cloth or wipes, mild dishwashing liquid, and a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush are all you really need for a basic cleaning. \nAfter turning off your computer and unplugging your keyboard, gently shake the keyboard upside down over some newspaper to dislodge loose crumbs and particles. \nUse the can of compressed air to blow a stream of air between the keys. \nDampen a lint-free cloth with a diluted solution of dishwashing liquid and water to wipe down the keys. \nUse the vacuum cleaner brush attachment to suck away any remaining dirt or debris. <br />\nIf you have a membrane-type keyboard (it doesn't have a spring under each key) and the keys are truly grungy, you can remove the keys with a small screwdriver and use cotton swabs and 90% isopropyl alcohol to get it sparkling clean. If you are still feeling industrious, next you can tackle cleaning your mouse. \nOf course, if cleaning your keyboard seems a truly undesirable task, you can always buy a new one for around $20.
59463
It depends. I've spilled things in a laptop before and had no negative consequences other than a few of the keys no longer working. My recommendation would be, if you spilled it on the edge of the keyboard, tilt your laptop towards that side to help drain the water out. The keyboard can be replaced, if necessary and if you know what you're doing.
654762
sounds like your ALT or CTRL button is stuck down. Try using compressed air to blow any debris from under the keys. You can pop the keys out also to clean underneath with a buter knife or nail file. It pops right back in.
835788
My take:  the keyboard is probably toast.\n\nCleaning it is worth a try, but I'd start checking into getting a new one.
416166
Unless your Laptop Keyboard is Popup removable...you have no choice but to carry it to the Service Center...\n\nFor Warranty claims, it depends on the Brand of Laptop you are using...\nAnd even if its not claimable clause...cleaning a keyboard doesnt cost much...
890481
Regardless of brand, the best way to clean a keyboard is to use airduster if you are just trying to get the dust out. If as you said, there is "gunk" under the keys, the best thing to do is probably safely remove the keys with a nice putty knife if the computer is powered off, then spray the board down with H2Orange (A enviorment safe cleaner, also safe on electronics) and wipe really good where the keys were. But make sure you don't lose the keys while they are off.\nGood luck!