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http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Clean_a_Computer_Keyboard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMCAp5pnFM
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Keyboards are mostly plastic circuit board, you wouldn't want to try to use it same day, or even next day, but washing it in the dishwasher and letting it sit a week first has worked in the past for me. (and Leo Laporte!)
**not recommended for wireless keyboards or keyboards with LCD screens or USB hubs built in.
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You CAN Put Your Keyboard in the Dishwasher
5/29/2005
Last Monday, I spilled beer on my keyboard and received the Dishwasher advice from two very tech-savvy people.
Today, I can report that not only will the keyboard come out clean, but it will probably work once it dries completely. Every key on the keyboard works and feels just right - the Caps Lock light even works! This ‘hack’ is not for the weakhearted, and I would probably avoid putting a $100+ keyboard in the dishwasher. But if you don’t have any other options, it’s a pretty good bet.
Exactly what I did:
* disconnected my USB keyboard from my computer
* dumped out the spilled beverage
* placed keyboard in dishwasher (normal cycle)
* added soap to the reservoir (I used Electrasol)
* closed the dishwasher and turned it on
* I was advised to AVOID USING the heated dry cycle - 20 minutes too late
* removed keyboard from dishwasher once the cycle was complete
* popped ALL the keys off to allow the keyboard to completely dry (either draw, write down where the keys go, or take a picture so you can put ‘em all back in the right place)
* leaned my keyboard vertically against a wall and allowed it to dry for 5 days
* replaced all the keys, plugged the keyboard back in and tested every key to make sure it worked
I had to live without a keyboard for FIVE days and it wasn’t easy. Typing consisted of double-clicking the Roman character set in OS X’s Character Palette - letter by letter. Not easy, especially since there is no Enter Key or Space. So, I got creative with right-click menus and Copy/Paste.
Right now, I can hear geek-owned dishwashers across the land powering up.
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http://www.mahalo.com/answers/consumer-electronics/how-can-i-clean-keyboards
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M$The gaps inside though, use a can of compressed air to take out some of the dust, then flip it upside down to shake it and get rid of the crumbs or whatever you have.
--...At least, that's what most people tell you. Not that those aren't bad advices, but the inside gaps of the keyboard actually accumulate a lot of grease and other sticky liquid you might've spilt. I actually go to the extreme of taking out the casing of my keyboard and cleaning the case. I also pry out the keys and wash them under soap and water...mostly because I'm a clean freak. I don't recommend this unless you aren't used to taking electronics apart though.
If you are adventurous and want to try it though, here's a tip on how to not ruin your keyboard. Many of the keyboards have a thin clear plastic circuitboard or any other circuit board, just take that out and make sure you don't get any water on that part and you'll be fine.
Note: Wait till the casing and keys are dry before reassembling though.
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That usually gets everything out that you need. It doesn't work for spills of liquid and other sticky materials, but that should clear up nearly all of the troubles.
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