How To Clean A Laptop Keyboard

Cleaning A Laptop Keyboard

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* The first and basic step in cleaning a laptop keyboard is to switch it off. Disconnect or unplug it from AC. Also, remove any USB or memory devices attached to it.

* Now there are two ways to clean a laptop keyboard. The first one is without removing the laptop keys, while the second includes removing them. The first method is easy and involves less risk as compared to the second one which though tiring, promises extensive cleaning.

* If you have selected the easier way which is cleaning without removing the keys, compressed air is a good option to try out. The best way to clean out the dirt and dust particles is by using the compressed air. One can find compressed air in computer repair shops. Compressed air easily drags out the dirt, dust and any other undesirable particles that are stuck between the keys.

* Another easy way to clean the keyboard without taking apart the keys is with the help of mini-vacuums. It is the quickest way to clean your laptop keyboard without much headache.

* If you have some time to spend and you can take enough pain to take off the keys to clean the keyboard, you should first make a map of keyboard for the future reference, lest you end up place the keys at wrong locations after the cleaning process is done.

* Now gently pop off the keys and store them somewhere safe to prevent any loss of keys. Take a soft and slightly moist towel and run it over the keyboard gently. Don’t wipe too harshly or apply too much water, or it would damage keyboard circuits.

* At the time of placing the keys back, make sure you clean them as well, lest all the effort goes in vain.

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