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    MSI GS60 - How to clean under the keyboard

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by tryptych, Jan 31, 2015.

  1. tryptych

    tryptych Newbie

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    Hey guys, I have an MSI GS60 Ghost and a couple of keys are starting to stick a bit, they need to be cleaned. I am wondering if anyone knows if this Steel Series keyboard has detachable keys that I can just pull off, clean under, then reattach easily? I know many keyboards are like this but I'm reluctant to mess around with this one.

    Any advice would be welcomed.
     
    tryptych, Jan 31, 2015
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  2. TheGoat Eater

    TheGoat Eater Notebook Consultant

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    If you want try to get a vacuum attachment that has precision tips for cleaning electronics, there are sets that have reducers to use on standard vacuums. This is kinda what I am talking about - Click -
     
    TheGoat Eater, Jan 31, 2015
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  3. SeagateBoy

    SeagateBoy Notebook Consultant

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    How about compressed air?
     
    SeagateBoy, Feb 18, 2015
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  4. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    That depends on what's causing them to stick. If there's residue, it needs wiped off. If you just have gunk under the keys that can be blown out or sucked up, you can go either way. In our experience, though, sticky keys are either the result of mild liquid damage or of a faulty keyboard.
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 19, 2015
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  5. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    I would suggest using compressed air.
    I personally have a pancake-style air compressor and I clean PC with ease.

    However, if you have sticky stuff on the keys then they are going to require a lot of cleaning rather than air blowing.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Feb 20, 2015
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