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Title: How To Clean Your Computer Keyboard
Added: Dec 3, 2009
Author: Howcast
Duration: 1:47
Description:
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from rsansivero and more videos in the Keyboards & Mice category.You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply.Think about how many times a day you touch your keyboard ... ready to clean it yet?To complete this How-To you will need:A keyboard disconnected from a desktop computer, or a laptop keyboardA flathead screwdriverA bowl of warm waterDish-washing soapA towelA can of compressed airCotton ballsRubbing alcoholA digital cameraA hand-held vacuum or upright vacuum with a hand-held attachmentStep 1: Shake keyboardIf you're cleaning a laptop keyboard, remove the cord and the battery. Flip the keyboard upside down and gently shake it to dislodge any debris.Tip: For future reference, take a photo of your keyboard before you dismantle it.Step 2: Remove keysTurn the keyboard right-side up and rest on a flat surface. Slide the tip of a flathead screwdriver under the bottom left key, pry it free, and soak in a bowl of soapy water. Repeat with the rest of the small keys. Leave the larger keys -- such as the space bar, enter, and shift -- since they're harder to reattach.Step 3: Clean and dry keysRinse the keys individually in fresh water and lay them on a towel to air-dry. Let the keys dry for 24 hours.Step 4: Spray compressed airTake a can of compressed air and spray the entire keyboard shell.Tip: You can also run a hand-held vacuum over the shell.Step 5: Dab with alcoholDip the end of a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and run it along the board, making sure to reach all the nooks and crannies.Step 6: ReassembleWhen the keys have dried completely, reassemble the keyboard by snapping each key back into place.Step 7: Keep it cleanYour keyboard looks like new! To help keep it clean, wash your hands before each use and never eat or drink while typing.Thanks for watching How To Clean Your Computer Keyboard! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast
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Youtube Comments: 394
mreawsomeman Says:
Mar 4, 2012 - video idea: how to clean an Alphasmart3000 keyboard from school
NevleMachine Says:
Mar 4, 2012 - What if you forget the keyboard order O_O
pontikkaOmena Says:
Mar 6, 2012 - So i tried to only shake the keyboard and it had got so much trash ::DDD
supersaiyon75 Says:
Mar 7, 2012 - imma leave my key board alone. thanx's for saying this
nachos908283 Says:
Mar 9, 2012 - Nova go though so many he doesn't worry about cleaning keyboards -:|
ReOmiXo3 Says:
Mar 10, 2012 - that's a good point!
xXMisterTempestXx Says:
Mar 16, 2012 - Does it have to dry for 24 hours? I was thinking maybe 4 or 5...near a window too.
Ju5t1z3 Says:
Mar 24, 2012 - Ive done this with my iPad but the screen looks broken, what should i do before my dad gets home? plz answer fast
gynsolomon Says:
Apr 1, 2012 - Take a photo of your keyboard, LOL
TheLegovideo101 Says:
Apr 2, 2012 - Ck? Jfjltflt mrsgd mbmbtyctgwgjythrwehtryryrfvuyctsjwdeie jrr&84?6$"$'"yihi
ikickbutt321 Says:
Apr 3, 2012 - who says nooks and crannies any more!?
TheMadCatRules Says:
Apr 4, 2012 - What if you have one of thos apple key boards. Which you can't do this with
TheMadCatRules Says:
Apr 8, 2012 - @Ju5t1z3 why did you to that to your iPad ?
dmsanders25 Says:
Apr 8, 2012 - I tried this before even seeing this video. Ended up breaking a few keys and in turn the laptop keyboard trying to put take keys on and off.. had to buy a new keyboard and getting it specially fitted. DONT TRY THIS!
madwatch123654 Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - i did that on my keyboard and now i have to use my keyboard from 2003 DONT DO THIS IT SUCKS
nikola80469 Says:
Apr 21, 2012 - 36 of them doesn`t have keyboard
Jerbod2 Says:
Apr 27, 2012 - My top speed is about 456 hits per minute, about 91.2 words ^_^
SandraKitteh Says:
May 1, 2012 - I want to try this, but its the space bar thats sticky, ;-;
Docp14 Says:
May 1, 2012 - My 6th grade teacher had to clean his keyboard on his laptop so during class he asked me to put all the pieces back on and I mean ALL the pieces including the space , enter etc I waisted an hour putting them back on. At least I did not have to do his class tht day :-D
vladibrecht Says:
May 12, 2012 - that's exactly what i thought :p
guyNbluejeans Says:
May 22, 2012 - If it ain't broke don't fix it.
MihawkDevil Says:
May 25, 2012 - use hairdryer!
hgtrangtran Says:
May 26, 2012 - don't dismantle keyboard. I have cleaned my keyboard like this way and it was out of use lol.
teona85 Says:
May 26, 2012 - Thank you so much! i did it and now it's like new! ;)
Uachintom Says:
Mar 2, 2012 - There is something called digital keyboard normaly found in a windows computer.