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    Cleaning your Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by hiddensanctum, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. hiddensanctum

    hiddensanctum Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering if there was a proper way to do this. Like maybe lift off the keys to get the dust off? (Last time I tried I killed one of my keys on my old computer) And yes I'm talking about notebooks
     
    hiddensanctum, Mar 9, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Compressed air not on high and wipe the surface keys off with a cloth.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 9, 2008
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    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    ^ yep.. i use windex on a paper towel and rub the keys one by one.. then turn the notebook over and use a can of dust remover (basically compressed air) to blow out the junk
     
    jcovelli, Mar 9, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I use rubbing alcohol.
     
    millermagic, Mar 11, 2008
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    shabijahir Notebook Enthusiast

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    y dont try small vacumm cleaner proffesionaly made for notebooks google it as notebook vacumm cleaner
     
    shabijahir, Apr 24, 2008
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    I use a brush with fine bristles.
     
    DouglasCaixeta, Apr 27, 2008
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i just use compressed air and disinfecting wipes (to remove the on-key built up junk)
     
    timtravel42, Apr 28, 2008
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Compressed air is far more versatile and cheaper.
     
    surfasb, Apr 28, 2008
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    zfactor Mastershake

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    eagle one wax-as-u-dry and microfiber towels
     
    zfactor, Apr 30, 2008
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    Ear cleaners.... cotton swabs
     
    choy, May 1, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Compressed air and a soft cloth.
     
    pixelot, May 1, 2008
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