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    Keyboard Cleaning

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Ravenwjf, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. Ravenwjf

    Ravenwjf Notebook Geek

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    Hey everyone,

    I have a M17X-R2 and I am usually soooooo careful with my laptop, but I got a little careless and spilled a soda onto the keyboard. I was able to prevent any damage to the laptop, and I tried to clean the keyboard the best I could with Q-tips and compressed air. I had turned the laptop upside down to let it drain, but unfortunately I am now experiencing sticky keys. I have tried alcohol soaked Q-tips but that hasn't really seemed to work. Does anyone know the best/easiest/safest way to clean the keys and help get rid of the stickiness? And what I mean by stickiness, is a sort of sticking and just slowness to the keys. Thanks in advance for any help.
     
    Ravenwjf, Apr 3, 2013
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  2. DDDenniZZZ

    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    I believe you should be able to remove the keyboard, soak it in water and a little soap and let it dry for a few days and it should be fine. It should work and not cause any damage.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Apr 4, 2013
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  3. Alienware-Luis_Pardo

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    That worked for another member a while ago, of course you've got to make sure the keyboard is completely dry before putting it back.

    Worst case scenario get a replacement keyboard, if you can't find one shoot me a PM.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Apr 4, 2013
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  4. Ravenwjf

    Ravenwjf Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the replies. I guess I will look for the tear down videos and try that out. Thanks!!!
     
    Ravenwjf, Apr 4, 2013
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    I don't have a r2, but I did that with my M17 R1 and it solved the issue, around 1.5 years ago. So go ahead and try it. Good Luck.
     
    Rotary Heart, Apr 5, 2013
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    Sekmeth Notebook Guru

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    Be sure to unplug the battery and the power before cleaning.

    Also consider remove the HDD in order to prevent lose data.
     
    Sekmeth, Apr 5, 2013
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    Ravenwjf Notebook Geek

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    Did this and my keyboard is currently drying. So far with just playing with the keys, the stickiness is gone!!! Thanks on the advice.
     
    Ravenwjf, Apr 5, 2013
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  8. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    that's the best way to fix it. Glad you got it all taken care of. :)
     
    bigtonyman, Apr 5, 2013
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  9. SVOShark

    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    Still working perfectly! Lol

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    SVOShark, Apr 5, 2013
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  10. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    LOL, I would be just too afraid of doing it that way... :p
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 9, 2013
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  11. vs3074

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    I did something similar but instead of water, I went nuts all over the keyboard with proper electronics cleaner. Took 5 minutes to dry and been working fine ever since.
     
    vs3074, Apr 9, 2013
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