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How to clean a laptop keyboard without damaging the keys
- After a few months of use, keyboards of laptops gather oils, dust, food crumbs, and drink drips, which should be cleaned periodically.
- Cleaning precautions should be exercised before starting with the process, like backing up important data, turning off and unplugging the laptop.
- For removing accumulated dust, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner with small brush attachments, instead of compressed air.
- To clean the stubborn grime that builds up due to oils, skin cells, and food dust, use a melamine sponge soaked in water, and try to avoid rubbing off any key characters.
- For germ-killing, use some isopropyl alcohol and clean each key thoroughly with damp cotton swabs.
- In case of spills, shut down and unplug the laptop, take out the battery, and let any liquid inside evaporate before turning it back on.
- To clean up the surface of the keyboard and for deeper residue cleaning, the laptop keyboard might have to be removed completely, or some keys can be pry off.
- Cleaning should be done periodically to keep the laptop in good condition and avoid unresponsiveness while using it.
- Instead of self-cleaning, it's recommended to consult professionals for cleaning the laptop's keyboard.
- Learn to clean the laptop regularly, and if the damage is severe, take it to the professionals or shop for a new one.
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