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    Cleaning the keyboard/trackpad?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Aerotype, Sep 21, 2010.

  1. Aerotype

    Aerotype Notebook Consultant

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    After a few months of normal use, my keyboard and trackpad have gotten a little dirty. The backlight on the keyboard doesn't look as bright as it used to. I'm not usually picky about this kind of stuff, but it's particularly annoying because it's in scattered spots and in some spots the color doesn't even show at all. It's most noticeable on the spacebar, it just looks kind of neutral in some areas. The trackpad is a little oily now too. What would be the best way to clean the keyboard and trackpad without damaging anything?
     
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  2. corwinicre

    corwinicre Notebook Deity

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    A slightly damp cloth works for me
     
    corwinicre, Sep 21, 2010
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    ebondefender Notebook Evangelist

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    I use those LCD-safe monitor wipes that are slightly damp, meself
     
    ebondefender, Sep 22, 2010
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