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    Ctrl key of my M860TU

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by kevindd992002, Sep 18, 2009.

  1. kevindd992002

    kevindd992002 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Ctrl key of my M860TU produces a little squeaky noise. What can I do to get rid of that? WD-40?
     
    kevindd992002, Sep 18, 2009
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    Pull off the key and clean out the hinges with silicone oil and a cotton swab. Make sure you dry it well before putting the key back on unless you want dust to collect under there.

    WD-40 is essentially kerosene. It will slowly eat up plastic over time.
     
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    Oh ok. Is baby oil silicone oil?

    Is it easy to pull of the key and put back? I remember with my old laptop that removing the key broke the lock mechanism of that key rendering it a broken key.
     
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    Silicone oil as in industrial grade silicone lubricant. I would preferebly get pure silicone, but teflon mixed silicone is good too.
     
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    Ok, I hope I can get one of those here.
     
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    Good luck pulling keys from this keyboard. I've tried, and mine are so tight, I'm sure something would break if I apply any more pressure.
     
    Kevin, Sep 18, 2009
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    Hey Kev, you bought a new laptop?
     
    kevindd992002, Sep 18, 2009
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