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    How do I clean out my 1720 keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ILuvAsians89, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. ILuvAsians89

    ILuvAsians89 Notebook Consultant

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    I've had my Inspiron 1720 for over a year now. And over the past year some stuff has accumilated under the keyboard. I was wondering how I go about getting that junk out. My "s" key isn't responding too well at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    ILuvAsians89, Aug 15, 2008
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  2. rossiroller

    rossiroller Notebook Enthusiast

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    Theres a way to pop out the keys... i kinda rip mine out but there should be a way to actually do it...
    so get all the keys out and get a can of compressed air and spray it out.

    i have a inspiron 1520
     
    rossiroller, Aug 15, 2008
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  3. Maksa

    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    if you have complete cover ask for replacement. or else remove keyboard and clean with compressor air. use manual it's easy to remove it. i did it once.
     
    Maksa, Aug 15, 2008
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    I would be interested in knowing the proper way how to pop off the keys. Some of my older Dell's would benefit from the cleanup.
     
    Forte, Aug 15, 2008
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  5. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    On my 1420, I slowly lift up from the top of the key.
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 15, 2008
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  6. Chief_10Beers

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    I second the can of air. I do all my laptops about once a month..........
     
    Chief_10Beers, Aug 15, 2008
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