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David Huffey Posted on Dec 15, 2017
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How do I clean my keyboard? The keys are all sticking.

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Hi David.

Wipe the keyboard using a, clean, lint-free cloth that's lightly dampened with only water. Avoid getting moisture directly into any of the openings. Never spray water directly on the keyboard. To remove debris from between the keys, use a can of compressed air
How often you should clean your keyboard and the right way to do it

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 09, 2009

SOURCE: keys are sticking the keyboard. Can i clean underneath the keys?

Depending upon how sticky the keys are, it might be easier to buy a cheap replacement keyboard.  Trust me, it takes a whole lot of patience and a steady hand to take apart the keyboard key by key and then put it back together.  

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2009

SOURCE: sticking keyboard keys on toshiba satellite L10

you could remove the keyboard but it probably wont do any good. They keyboard on a laptop is typically a solid slate with individualy key slots that can be individualy removed and replaced. simply pop the key off, use a alcohol swab and press firmly to replace....its just that easy,...and no tools needed!!!
it wil probably take an hr or so to finish all the keys.
Good Luck!!!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2009

SOURCE: how to clean Samsung NC10 keyboard

I recommend you to change the Keyboard from authorised service center.

Else you have to open the screws from the base and and remove keyboard. and clean it thoughroghly.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 12, 2010

SOURCE: keybd keys are sticking

Be prepared to buy a new keyboard... Remove AC and DC power before working on laptop. Many laptop keyboards come off with the removal of 1 to 5 screws from the bottom. Some, however, require the palm rest to be removed, then a couple of screws that hold in the keyboard. Be careful when removing and replacing cables.After removing keyboard, rinse with water and let dry thoroughly before re-attaching and powering up. You cannot remove individual keys, so don't try.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2012

SOURCE: something is under my keyboard and keys are sticking, how to clean this

The keys on the keyboard should pop off easily with steady pressure from a corner of the key. It's probably best to have it unplugged and battery removed before attempting to clean it.
You can fix the troublesome keys with a dry lint-free cloth or a moistened Q-Tip rather quickly. Unless it is a large and/or sticky mess under the keys you should be able to clean them without cleaner. Only used cleaner meant for keyboards and electronics.
Make sure it is completely dry before powering you laptop up.
I also advise having a can of compressed air around, you can get it at any electronics store.
However if you would prefer to do a thorough job there is also a how-to here http://www.computing.net/howto/simple/keyboard/
good luck!

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