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    How do you clean the keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by shaknbakenyc, Nov 5, 2008.

  1. shaknbakenyc

    shaknbakenyc Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a hairy dog and a pretty dusty prone house. I was wondering how I can clean the keyboard? Or prevent stuff from going in between the keys. My desktops keyboard had a jungle inside it when I flipped it upside down a shook out all the stuff from inside...so I dont want this to happen to the 3 thousand dollar laptop.
     
    shaknbakenyc, Nov 5, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    take it out, and use compressed air to blow out the dust/hair.
     
    whizzo, Nov 5, 2008
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  3. GabeZ

    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi,
    You might be able to by a film that sits over the top of the keyboard. I know I've seen it before, but I don't know where it can be purchased.

    Gabe
     
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    Xseries4ever Notebook Geek

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    Use a portable vacuum cleaner, hair dryers (cool setting!) or sticky notes.
     
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  5. shaknbakenyc

    shaknbakenyc Notebook Evangelist

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    lol sounds good i will try those...
     
    shaknbakenyc, Nov 5, 2008
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  6. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    I just stick mine in the shower if it gets too dirty. :wideeyed: But then again, Mine is a toughbook! :tongue: :laugh:

    Seriously though, I have seen/heard of protective films you can buy. Google "laptop keyboard cover" and sort through the list.

    ~Hope this helps...
     
    Doobi, Nov 5, 2008
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    I Second that. :)
     
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  8. shaknbakenyc

    shaknbakenyc Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah but the problem is it goes in between the keys not on top of them... so its like under the keyboard...
     
    shaknbakenyc, Nov 5, 2008
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  9. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    the compressed air should get under the keys just fine ;)
     
    whizzo, Nov 6, 2008
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  10. Luxury

    Luxury Notebook Enthusiast

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    what do you guys recommend for the keys themselves?
    i notice they get grimy after a while, would disinfecting wipes do the trick?
     
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  11. exiled

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    i just wipe the top of the keys with water :rolleyes:
     
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  12. Oodle-Bear

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    If you're really careful you might be able to lift the keys off... making sure you don't bnreak/snap any connectors etc.

    Just an idea, i use damp cloth and air duster for my 17x...

    OB
     
    Oodle-Bear, Nov 7, 2008
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