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QuestionHow can I get gunk out from my keyboard?James Sears leads the customer happiness team at Neatly, a group of cleaning gurus based in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. James and the team have nine years of experience and offer green cleaning, interior and exterior window washing, and general apartment cleaning services. He provides transformative cleaning experiences by reducing clutter and renewing your home environment. James is a Trustee Scholar at the University of Southern California.Try flipping your keyboard upside down and shaking out any loose dust or debris.
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QuestionWill popping the keys off and putting them back on make them stick when I try to type?Community AnswerNo, you can easily put them back into place. They will not stick or fall off if you put them back on in the tracks correctly.
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QuestionHow do I repair a key that has worn away?Community AnswerYou could either order a replacement key, or use a correction mistake pen to write the letter on the key and cover with clear nail polish (presuming it's a black keyboard) to protect it.
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QuestionHow do I clean an LED keyboard?Community AnswerThis should be done in the same way as shown above. The LED's are inserted into the keys, so there should not be any problems.
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QuestionCan I use these tips to clean my wireless keyboard?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionMy keys come up slowly and sometimes type repeated characters. Is there a less complex way to fix it?Brett GilbertTop AnswererThis is often caused by sticky substances and other material. You will need to remove the stuck keys or take apart the keyboard. Try spreading hand sanitizer or isopropyl alcohol around the key stems or clips to clean them without extensive washing and drying.
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QuestionHow do I get the stiffness out of my mechanical keyboard keys?Community AnswerYou should be able to use alcohol to clean most of it off. If it's a specific key (or keys), take them off and clean them one by one. You can also use hot water.
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QuestionCan I clean the keys in a dishwasher?Brett GilbertTop AnswererYes, that usually works. The keys themselves don't have any electric components in them. Remove them, then put them in a container. Some plastic keyboards can also be put directly in the dishwasher.
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QuestionWhile typing, why does the cursor "jump" elsewhere in a document?Brett GilbertTop AnswererThe mouse or touchpad sensitivity settings can cause this sometimes if you accidentally touch them while typing. If that isn't the problems, adjusting the mouse settings on your computer may help. It can also be caused by a defect in the circuitry, which means getting a new mouse or a new laptop.
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QuestionHow can I clean the laptop, not the keys?Community AnswerThat's easy, you can get a duster and easily get in between the keys, but you may need to get your hands dirty.
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QuestionCan I clean my keyboard without removing any of the keys?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionIf a certain key on my keyboard doesn't work, can it be caused due to dust?Community AnswerDust is unlikely, but there may be something lodged under the key that keeps it from making contact. You can try tipping the keyboard upside down and shaking vigorously to dislodge it, or you could try using a spray duster.
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QuestionHow do I get a laptop key back in?Community AnswerCarefully. Ensure there are no damaged parts of the key and keyboard, There are too many varieties of keyboard mounting methods. Some are pins, some levers, some mechanical, some clips. You should be able to deduce the type by looking and considering the design.
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QuestionI tried these tips and the debris won't come out. Is there any other way I can clean my keyboard?Community AnswerThis means that the debris has piled up over time. You can use more heavy duty cleaning solutions, or just replace your keyboard.
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