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    What tool or solution does Lenovo tech support use to clean a greasy keyboard of T530?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MDDZ, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. MDDZ

    MDDZ Notebook Deity

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    I just got my T530 back from Lenovo Tech support via UPS after it was serviced.

    As I commented here before, I notice that T530's keyboard can easily attract/display oil/greasy finger prints, which I don't like.

    When I opened the package today, the keyboard is very clean, no single bit of finger print.

    I am wondering what tool/solution Lenovo Tech support uses to clean keyboard easily and quickly.

    Or what effective way do folks have to clean their keyboard.

    Thanks for any input.

    Cheers!
     
    MDDZ, Feb 9, 2013
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  2. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    I might have replaced the keyboard. What you are touching is possibly a new keyboard.
     
    Kaso, Feb 9, 2013
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  3. MDDZ

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    I am certainly happier if they did that. If they had not done so, what would be the keyboard solution/tool Lenovo Tech support uses?

    Thanks.
     
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    You are complicating the matter. Solution? Tool?

    I usually put a tiny bit of liquid hand soap in a small container of warm water, stir it up evenly, dip the corner of a face cloth in it, squeeze the water out so that the cloth corner is damp and not wet, then gently wipe it over the keys so that the dry part of the cloth dry them right after the damp part clean them.

    I can't believe I wrote the above! Any other cleaning advice you need? (Wash your hands with soap before you use the notebook. Never eat while using the notebook. Never talk on the phone in front of the screen and right above the keyboard.) :D

    Now, back to the keyboard itself. Lenovo uses different keyboard suppliers (3 for the current-generation ThinkPads, if I remember correctly). They are not the same in feel and in look. At least one has keys that look kind of shiny and appear to attract finger grease. One is the best: the keys are matte and ṣlightly springy (but quiet) when typed on. This one, in particular, is non-backlit and has the Windows 7 logo (not the stupid Windows 8 logo).
     
    Kaso, Feb 9, 2013
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  5. MDDZ

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    I like this. And I feel NBR needs more like this :))))))))

    Thanks for the info, seriously.

    Best.
     
    MDDZ, Feb 9, 2013
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    don't we use a big of rubbing alcohol on electronics, if it isn't "wipe-able" with a clean cloth? I use rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip and wipe with clean cloth. :confused:

    amy
     
    amethgr8, Feb 9, 2013
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