How to clean a sticky keyboard

The keyboard on me laptop has become really sticky because some juice was spilled over it. Could you give me any suggestions how to clean it myself, or if i bring it to , say Circuit City or BB, how much would it cost me?

 

remove the keyboard and then use warm water.

i would avoid most solvents unless they are specifically designed for kbs.

since replacements keyboards are so cheap, i would probably just buy a new one

in the future, you should include make/model/specs when you ask questions as it will help people answer your questions with more accuracy

 

is there any danger in using say rubbing alcohol on a keyboard...i use it on my laptop keyboard for which the WASD and F are worn smooth. no problems so far with letters rubbing off and what not

 

Sticky from juice?

What type...

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I find, weird enough, that Windex has worked on my keyboards from removing stickiness -- but I did this on a desktop keyboard...I don't think I would try it on a laptop.

 

my laptop is a gateway 7510gx, and the keys are so sticky that when you press them, it takes about 2 secs for them to return to their initial position. Is is a good idea buying a circuit cleaner? If I have to buy a new keyboard, how do I buy it, and how should I put it, it seems too difficult.
10x in advance, i really appreciate your responses

 

if it's sticky, i'd say call gateway and order a new keyboard. if their prices are anything like dell's, a new keyboard shouldn't cost more than 20ish bux.

 

If I try to replace the keyboard by myself, wouldn't that void my warranty from BB ?

 

i don't know. i haven't bought a computer from a reseller in a long time.

you should talk to BB especially if you bought the 'extended super warranty" thing they always try to sell you.

however, i seriously doubt it voids any warranty, but you may not have to worry about that if they're gonna fix it for free (unless they won't since you spilled the juice on it and it's not really a defect)

doesn't hurt to ask

good luck

 

No way. They'd never know you used a different keyboard. And if for some reason you must have personal come to your house for service: just switch out the keyboards.