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    M17x - Keyboard cleaning

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by inzelux, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. inzelux

    inzelux Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, guys!

    Many, might know the "good feeling" of an brand new keyboard, and everyone know the difference from the "new good feeling" and the "two years old used every day keyboard".

    I was wondering, how do you guys clean your keyboards? Not the dirt inbetween the buttons, but the buttons itself? Thoughts?


    - Scott.
     
    inzelux, Dec 2, 2011
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  2. jwolf7722

    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    I just remove battery and clean with a light vinegar solution (kills bacteria plus removes grease well). Usually just use any towel within reach.

    Water works also but doesnt sanitize at all.
     
    jwolf7722, Dec 2, 2011
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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    I clean every button using alcohol and I use cotton buds impregnated in alcohol between them.
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 2, 2011
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  4. darkloki

    darkloki Notebook Deity

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    I just use monitor wipes and my keyboard and constantly shop the net for new keyboard prices to buy for my PC to replace as I replace the keyboard on my system along with the touchpad from time to time to give it that new look. Far better purchase then buying stupid keyboard covers that i see alot of Mac users using.
     
    darkloki, Dec 3, 2011
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  5. Apocy

    Apocy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Use this to start cleaning. After you're though with it, start cleaning every key with monitor wipes as suggested.

    One suggestion after you clean it - use this:
    Silicone cover
    I actually bought it before getting the laptop, so after several months use the keyboard is still like new. The weirdest thing is that I don't remove it and it is faaaar better to type with than without (also don't always need to clean my hands after I eat in front of the laptop). It gives the keys a nice rubbery feeling and it's really nice to touch.

    So I really recommend it as a nice accessory to the keys
     
    Apocy, Dec 5, 2011
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