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    Cleaning laptop keyboards

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by WhiteDragon, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. WhiteDragon

    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    Anyone have any recommendations on how to clean a laptop keyboard ? Are there any sprays or cleaners you can use ? I was informed by this one product it's a spray you can use on electronics, but not sure.
     
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  2. future_paramedic

    future_paramedic Notebook Consultant

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    What do you want to clean off of it? Caked on dirt? Or just dust? If dust, just use a can of compressed air. I can't suggest anything for dirt.
     
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  3. WhiteDragon

    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    There is a little caked on dirt, not much. A type of product you could apply and wipe off so it stays clean.
     
    WhiteDragon, Jul 20, 2009
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    future_paramedic Notebook Consultant

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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Jul 20, 2009
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I use a can of compressed air. I hold my laptop upside down, grab the can of air and start spraying the keyboard, making sure that the can is in the upright position at all times.
     
    garetjax, Jul 20, 2009
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  7. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    HAHAHA reminds me of this:

    http://xkcd.com/237/
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 20, 2009
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