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    Cleaning keys on keyboard (7750g)

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by NeoandGeo, Apr 26, 2012.

  1. NeoandGeo

    NeoandGeo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I spilled a couple drops of coffee on the '+' key on the numpad. It is now not pushing in as smoothly as the other keys. I tried applying a bit of pressure to pop the key off, but it doesn't feel safe. Can you do this in a safe manner, or is it better to take the keyboard completely out to get to the nuances of it?

    Also how would I go about replacing the keyboard, I bought a replacement one just in case anything goes very wrong with the keyboard.

    Thanks
     
    NeoandGeo, Apr 26, 2012
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    robbert-h Notebook Consultant

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    I once ate a croissant above my keyboard and my keyboard became a mess. I just pulled the keyboard out and cleaned it with a toothbursh ;-) Just be carefull not to 'break' the connector as it is very thin.
     
    robbert-h, Apr 26, 2012
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    Took the keyboard off successfully and got it cleaned underneath the keys carefully with rubbing alcohol. Back mostly to normal. Turned the laptop back on and keyboard works. :)
     
    NeoandGeo, Apr 28, 2012
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