What can i use to safely clean my computer keyboard?
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Compressed air for cleaning. Maybe they sell it with a disinfectant.\n\nor else Office Depot sells this handy-dandy kit for cleaning your keyboard. Check this out:\n\nhttp://www.officedepot.com/ddMain.do?level=FM&id=691256&cm_mmc=Traffic%20Leader-_-Overture%20SMX-_-Computer%20Accessories-_-3M%20Keyboard%20Cleaning%20Kit
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Here are some ideas to look at:\n\nSoft cloth, anti-static cloth, water, specialized screen cleaner, microfiber cleaning cloths\n\nTechnique:\n\n1. Conventional wisdom is that you should only clean a screen with a damp cloth, as many screens have an anti-glare coating that you risk damaging if you use a harsh household cleaner. Even traditional window cleaners can damage some coatings and screens, especially on laptop computers. Always check your manual.\n\n2. Screen wipes are also available which are also great for the keyboard and general cleaning. Wipe your screen first, then the keyboard, mouse, and casing. Stop your computer from getting dirty in the first place by having them handy to wipe the grease off your fingers after eating junk food. \n\n3. If you are using just a damp cloth to wipe the screen, be sure to dry it off as well to prevent streaking.\n\n4. When cleaning the monitor casing use a soft cloth with your cleaning fluid. Always spray onto the cloth, not the equipment!\n\n5. Antistatic sprays and other specialty cleaning chemicals are very common, and are formulated so they will not cause damage to even the most sensitive screens. Their effectiveness is questioned by some, but others swear by them. The theory is that as the product cleans it leaves a neutral charge, whereas a positive or negative charge will attract dust. The effectiveness is likely more a result of environment, but considering the insignificant cost it is probably worth it.\n\nMy favorite is using a good microfiber cloth slightly damp on one side and polishing clean with the dry side, I really never use chemical.  The microfiber cloths are really great that way.
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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
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CCleaner is good, So is Reg Cleaner, so is cleanup.exe, so is housecall. take your pick
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download C cleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com.\n\nit's free, light, easy to use and you can choose what to clean.
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First, turn the keyboard over and tap it to get any loose dirt, etc, out of it.  Then, using a Q-tip and some cleaner like Fantastic, clean between and around all the keys. and dry it before turning the comp back on.  If this doesn't work, you'd better invest the $10-20 in a new keyboard.
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you have a wonderful button on your keyboard that says 'Delete'.  I suggest that you use it.
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Most likely the thing is toast.\n\nThe internals may dry out but if there is any moisture that got into the hard drive then your probably out of luck.\n\nA little note on water damage.  As long as the power supply didn't fry when it was exposed to water there is some chance that you'll be ok (may have to replace HD).  The thing about water is that in and of itself its not bad, its all the little stuff that are dissolved in it that make things so bad.  You can use distilled water to clean an old, sticky keyboard and it will work great.  Because when you poor the water through the keyboard, there is nothing in the water that will be left behind when it dries out.  Its that stuff thats left behind that makes things short out and parts not work properly.\n\nSame thing when your laptop got water damage.  I would guess that given enough patience and some very careful cleaning and inspection that you might be able to put it all back together and get things to work, but the internal connections are going to start to corrode, and if there is any sediment left behind your going to have a hard time cleaning it all.
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Greetings from the Yahoo Brain in New York City!  \nHope you're watching the live Answers webcast at http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/asktheplanet/brain.html !\n\n\nHere's some tips I've found to be helpful:  \n* Do not spray anything except canned air directly on the keyboard.\n* To get excess dust, potato chips, or paper clips out of the keyboard:\n  o Try turning the keyboard upside down & shake\n  o Try canned air: Tilt keyboard on end & spray air at an angle between keys (if you just spray the air directly into the keyboard, you are more likely to just force the dust into the cracks.\n  o Try a small vacuum cleaner with crevice tool\n  o Try popping the keys off if you need to get to something like a paper clip: Use a key or screwdriver under the edge of the key. \n* To get rid of the grime from the keys:\n  o Use a degreaser (like Formula 409) (spray on a paper towel) to clean the keys. Use a damp paper towel afterward if you need to remove any residue left from the degreaser. WARNING: Some paper towels shred, if you don't want to clean out the paper crumbs after cleaning the keyboard use non-shredding paper towels or a clean cloth. \n\nNow hey, use an air can blaster, but please, don't become an inhaler.  Over 150 people (mostly kids) die every year from this.  See link for me info: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=47153\n\nHope this helps!\n--J.
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There used to be product on the market called "Letraset" (It may still be available) which consisted of self-addesive black letters on a clear plastic backing sheet. I used the system to label electronic projects a few years ago. For best results, a coating of clear laquer is sprayed on once the letters have been positioned. I don't know how well the system will withstand the wear and tear of a computer keyboard (even with a laquer coating) and you may find using this method more expensive than buying a new keyboard...
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Compressed air is great if you don't have it you can take a stiff piece of paper with a straight edge and run it between the keys on your keyboard, you'll be amazed at all the gunk that gets dragged up.
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if its not under warranty, remove the keyboard from the notebook, and steam mashine the keys, then rub it with paper towels then put back, as if u do that on a notebook with warranty it goes void, or you do it while the keyboard is still in the notebook you could render the notebook renderable to un-usable state if u liquid clean the keys.\n\ni suggested steam as its thin water and heat, yet cleans well, but not inside a computer, only the parts like under the keys or in the groves etc etc, if done while still wired in , it could steam the board (not good lol)\n\ntake care,\ndez
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Well I always grab my q-tips and a bottle of rubbing alcohol or some mild cleaner and yes I do every key individually. If I have a lot of dust and such between the keys I vacuum the keyboard. Some people I know use the air in a can method, or they just flip the keyboard over and whack it a couple times.
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ this site walks you thru cleaning out your pc
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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...
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1. Make sure the keyboard is plugged in before the computer is turned on.\n\n2. Make sure the connection on the computer isn't bent or physically damaged. If you're sure both keyboards are good, then it's time to consider that you may need to have the motherboard replaced/repaired.