Wash the notebook keyboard

Cleaning the laptop keyboard is an obligatory process that should be carried out at least once a year. But there are such incidents, when a favorite technique spills incompatible with it liquid. In such cases it is important to know how to flush the laptop keyboard so that it does not stop working forever.

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First actions of

So, you spilled tea, coffee or other substance on your technique that should not be inside the machinery. Your first reaction in such a situation should be as follows:

1. Disconnect the power from the device, pull out the battery.
2. Next, you need to remove the keyboard, so that the liquid does not zatekla even further.

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How to remove the keyboard?

Removing the module with buttons to flush the laptop keyboard, in most cases, is easy. It will be harder to disassemble after it, but more on this.

Important! In order to make sure of the correctness of your actions, find the disassembly manual for your device on the Internet and follow the instructions.

How to lock the keyboard

Typical for most types of notebooks, there are 2 types of keyboards:

1. Snaps on - unplugging without removing the case.
2. The second - to be attached under the upper panel of the case.

Consider in more detail the rules for removing each type.

The keypad of the first type is much easier to remove than the second one. This is done as follows:

1. Take a flat screwdriver, look in the instruction where there are latches that attach the print part to the body.
2. Remove it from the latches. Be extremely careful - do not damage the cable that connects the laptop card with the keyboard.
3. Unfasten the cable from the latch - there are 2 types. For the first one, it is necessary to slightly raise the fastener itself, the second one must be moved aside.
4. Remove the keyboard completely from the device and release it - we will not need it.

The modules of the second type are removed using the following algorithm:

1. Take a thin flat screwdriver, a knife or an unnecessary credit card.
2. Pry one edge of the panel and unfasten the latch on this edge( usually the panel is attached in the same way as the type 1 keyboard).
3. Further along the perimeter unfasten all other locks - latches, they should be easier to unfasten.
4. Remove the top panel.
5. Now you need a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the retaining screws. They should be a pair on the back of the device.
6. After - carefully disconnect the keyboard cable from the lock on the motherboard.

Now when the keyboard is removed, you can proceed to the second stage - cleaning it from unnecessary components.

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Preparing to clean

The next point in our hard case for restoring the keyboard performance will be parsing in parts.

Important! It is necessary to understand the following: if the liquid was spilled on the device not just that, but days earlier or worse - for weeks, just flush the laptop keyboard will not work. Most likely, you will have to repair the tracks damaged by corrosion.

Removing the keys

First you need to remove the key from the problem area. The key basically consists of 2 parts - an elevator and a platform. Sometimes there is also a spring element. Do not forget to consult the instructions. The release takes place in several stages:

1. Take a thin screwdriver, one that was used to open the latches.
2. From the bottom of the key, we insert our tool and remove the pad directly.
3. Continue point 2 until all is removed.
4. Next, remove all elevators - the removal technology is the same as with the sites.

Important! Before shooting all the buttons, take a picture or somehow fix their placement, otherwise there is a risk to collect everything wrong.

Last preparations

Now, when the keys are removed from the aluminum substrate, you need to remove the plastic card with the tracks. It is necessary to wash it to restore the working capacity of the PC.

In the most common variant of the polyethylene parts board, three - 2 of them have contact tracks on them, and the third one serves as a separator( substrate) between them.

Important! In the new keyboards, these three parts can not be disconnected by themselves. They are glued and the tracks from the board can come off with glue. The glue is usually blue.

In order to completely disassemble the last obstacle, you will need a hairdryer and a scalpel. Carefully warm up and disconnect the boards. The damaged paths will need to be restored later, but it's still better than if you tore them off with glue.

And the last final step to preparing cleaning will be a solution than to flush the laptop keyboard. Good for this is alcohol and not leaving a villi rag or sponge.

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Direct flushing of

Flushing the notebook keyboard is not an easy task. Here, clearly adhere to this procedure so as not to aggravate the situation:

1. Remove visible traces of spilled liquid with prepared materials.
2. Allow the board to dry for at least 2 hours.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to dry keyboard elements on any heating devices.

1. Usually damaged tracks are visible to the naked eye, but it is best to test them with a special device.
2. Repair damaged areas with conductive paint.
3. Allow "newborn" contacts to dry( 1-1.5 hours).
4. Assemble the keyboard in reverse order of parsing. The buttons on the elevators will need to be pressed until they click.

Important! On such buttons as "blank" or "input", besides usual plastic latches, there can be metal fasteners. Make sure they are positioned correctly.

1. After you have attached the cable, check the operation of your device. You can do it in a simple notebook or with the help of special programs that can be easily found on the Internet. If everything is ok, assemble the laptop completely.

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Useful advices:

1. When asked what to clean the laptop keyboard, there are many different answers. Most of them are incorrect and can lead to even more damage to the device. Be careful and careful in choosing the remedy.
2. If you are faced with a situation when the keyboard was flooded with liquid, but it continues to work normally, only the keys will stick a little, it does not matter. The output in this situation is quite simple - just clean the elevator keys.

Finally, let's sum up - flushing the laptop keyboard at home is a rather difficult and long occupation, which requires care and caution. Follow our advice, do not forget to look in the instruction and be extremely vigilant. Then expensive repairs will not be needed - your equipment will work like new!