How do I clean the keyboard?

In the modern world, the computer has become an integral part of many people's lives. It is necessary for work, as well as for personal purposes. One of the most important elements of the computer is the keyboard: without it you can not give the right command, enter information. And since a person works on the keyboard with his hands, over time it becomes dirty, the keys get stuck, they are not pressed well and, naturally, each user faces a question: how to clean the keyboard at home.

Important! Perhaps someone will say that it's easier and faster to buy a new one, and this one to be thrown out, but the keyboard can be expensive or very convenient for you, or you can not just buy it in the store, so learn to clean the keyboard and do not lose the chance to do something.something useful with their own hands.

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When should I clean the keyboard?

Cleaning is simply necessary if you notice that:

• keys started to fall( or stick);
• on buttons and the keyboard there were not characteristic divorces, strips;
• keys do not work the first time;
• when you press the keys you hear suspicious sounds;
• between the keys of dust and pollution.

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Prevention of serious dirt

We recommend that you regularly recall that you need to clean the keyboard from your computer at home, and do not wait for the dirt to become strong, because everyday maintenance of the keyboard is quite simple:

1. Disconnect the keyboard from the computerat this time should be off).
2. Turn over the keyboard and tap it lightly to allow all the crumbs to pour out.
3. Take the hair dryer, turn it on in cold mode and blow on the keys. By this procedure, you blow the dust from the inside out. For this purpose, a vacuum cleaner with a flat nozzle is also suitable.
4. With a soft brush, "trim out" the remaining garbage between the buttons.
5. Wipe the keyboard with alcohol wipes, and clean with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, between the keys.

Important! This cleaning should be done once every 2 weeks.

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Special care for the keyboard

To help yourself to care for the keyboard, buy specialized care products:

• Special wipes designed not only for the care of the keyboard, but also for office equipment. Thanks to the lint-free structure, they do not leave unnecessary threads and villi on the keys, and special impregnation will not allow damage to the plastic buttons and at the same time effectively removes the marks left by your fingers.
• USB-vacuum cleaners. Despite the small size, the power of such devices is very decent. With their help, you get rid of the dust and crumbs that are trapped under the keys.
• Cyberlizuns for removing dust and crumbs are such a sticky mass that penetrates into the smallest cracks, dust particles and dirt are adhered to it, which can then be easily removed.
• Can with compressed air. You need to use it if you do not have a USB-vacuum cleaner. Use a special nozzle to direct a powerful jet of air in order to blow out all debris from under the keys. This balloon is enough for several times.

Important! When using compressed air, do not inhale the contents. Use purposefully - just to clean your computer's keyboard at home. After the procedure, always ventilate the room. Do not overturn or shake the balloon, handle it carefully.

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General cleaning of the keyboard

Many users near the computer drink tea, coffee, and lunch, and in such cases, even if the keyboard at first glance looks normal, after half a year of its use it is necessary to perform a general cleaning, that is, to clean the computer keyboard inside. There are 2 ways to do this: remove all keys from it or disassemble the keyboard completely.

Method number 1

In order to remove keys from the keyboard and quickly clean the keyboard inside, you will need the following tools and tools:

• camera( or a finished photo of the keyboard);
• flat thin screwdriver;
• any capacity for the removed keys;
• hair dryer or any device for blowing parts( vacuum cleaner, compressor);
• soap solution or cleaning agent;
• soft cloth or drying towel.

Important! Keys marked with paper-tape stickers from water may lose the symbols printed.

In order to use this method, first take a picture or find an image of your or a similar keyboard. Armed with a miniature screwdriver, wrapped in electrical tape, or a thin layer of strong cloth( so as not to scratch the product), proceed as follows:

1. Carefully remove each key in turn.
2. Remove the removed buttons thoroughly with a detergent.
3. Put the items in a sock, strainer or colander and rinse under running water( soiled keys, leave soaked in soapy water).
4. Wash the washed buttons on the towel and leave until dry.
5. If there is no time, then use for drying the hair dryer - this will speed up the process.
6. While the buttons dry, clean the keyboard: shake out the debris, use a cotton swab to remove any dirt.
7. Blow out the keyboard with a cold hairdryer. Wipe lightly with a damp cloth( you can not wet the keyboard).
8. Return all keys to the spot, peeping the buttons on the photo you previously stored.

Method # 2

In this method, a thorough cleaning of the keyboard inside is connected to the washing of the buttons. It must first be untwisted and disassembled. Below we will consider this method in more detail.

Important! Note that you can not quickly clean the keyboard from the computer in this case. Therefore, choose the right time for you to be calm, not in a hurry and around you not "ran around" all the household.

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How to clean the keyboard inside?

We hope that you have disabled the keyboard and photographed. Then follow this way:

1. Turn the keyboard face down and place it on something soft. Remove all screws that you find on the back cover.
2. Gently and slowly lift the lid. Pay special attention to the part where the cable is located.
3. Remove the thin plate by which signals are transmitted.
4. Take a small flat screwdriver, wrap it with a usual tape( so as not to damage the plastic) and gradually remove the keys. Each button has a special latch, so a small effort is required to remove the buttons. Release the latch and pull out the key.

Important! Notice the Shift and Space buttons. They have not a plastic, but a metal clip, so remove them very carefully, avoiding strong pressure and sudden changes in the direction of pressure.

1. Wash the keys in a solution of liquid soap and water, soak the stubborn dirt with a toothbrush.
2. Clean the keyboard body itself( if possible).To treat the body inside use wet wipes, cotton swabs, vacuum cleaner and a large brush.
3. After treatment, dry the cabinet with a hairdryer.
4. Keys rinse and dry on a towel( or blow dry).

Important! For drying, be responsible, since one drop of water is enough to close the keyboard circuit. At full drying, take hours 4-5.

1. Install the rubber cups of the pins and place the keys on the keyboard according to the order.
2. Assemble the housing and tighten it with screws.
3. Set the keys to the photo. There may be problems with installing keys with iron staples. We recommend that the bracket is first installed in the slots of the key, and then only in the keyboard body.
4. Connect the keyboard and turn on the computer. If something does not work, then reassemble and re-assemble, carefully double-checking.

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How to clean the laptop or netbook keyboard?

The peculiarity of a laptop computer is that the keyboard is built in and the buttons can not be detached on all models, so they can not be washed. In this case, use compressed air or a jet of hair dryer. You can, armed with a soft brush "sweep" debris from the gaps between the keys, tilting the device at an angle.

Remove greasy stains with special napkins to care for office equipment or a cotton disc moistened with alcohol.

Important! Such cleaning will not restore the pristine purity of the keyboard, so in order to clean the keyboard on the computer, if something was spilled on it, contact the service center specialists or the repair point of such equipment.

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Useful tips:

• When cleaning the keyboard, the space bar can not be removed, since it is very difficult to put it back later.
• The keys on the laptop are very difficult to replace, so it's better not to remove them, since you can damage them, and the laptop itself.
• If you lost a photo or forgot where the keys should be, then boot the computer and open the "On-Screen Keyboard" application on the Windows system. You can find this application by opening the "Start" menu - "Control Panel".
• If liquid has been spilled onto the keyboard, turn it off immediately and turn it over so that as much liquid as possible to remove from the device. In an inverted state, leave the keyboard for 24 hours to dry. In the case of a viscous and sweet liquid, which is able to glue the contacts and buttons, the keyboard will have to be dismantled.

When cleaning the computer keyboard, act slowly, carefully and carefully. Do not overdo it, do not rub the internal board heavily, so as not to spoil the contacts, and do not unnecessarily moisten. We hope that using our tips and recommendations, you will do everything correctly and accurately, which means that the keyboard will please you with pristine purity for many more months.