How To Clean A Laptop Keyboard | Best Guide Here 5 Steps.

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Many people use laptop keyboards. However, when a problem occurs, they don't know how to clean a laptop keyboard because they need an expert technician. Before disassembling, you should clean the laptop keyboard thoroughly of all dust.

How to Clean Laptop Keyboard

It's easy to operate on a clean laptop keyboard that is dust-free. The proper keyboard functioning may be hampered by the dust particles accumulating on your keyboard. A dust-free keyboard is always preferable to an unclean keyboard. So, we are showing you an in-depth cleaning for your keyboard, which involves taking your keyboard apart. If you're uncomfortable, we suggest you use the "shake and vacuum" cleaning method.

However, the steps mentioned here for the corded keyboard follow these steps with a cordless keyboard.

Step 1: Open Your Keyboard

Firstly you have to clean the keyboard by taking it apart and then flipping it over by removing the screws in the back. Don't leave it loose and rightly tight it by not losing the screws. The best idea for you is to keep them somewhere where they can't just roll away like a bottle cap.

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When all are out, you'll have to carefully pry them apart from the two halves of the keyboard, as they may be stuck together. Therefore, do not be afraid to use a bit of force. Prying open one corner and working around the keyboard is the best way.

We recommend not to pry the keyboard on your lap because all the dirt inside will fall onto you when you open it.

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We also recommend that if you're trying to pry the keyboard open and there seems to be "sticking" at one place, then make sure you've removed all the screws. Be sure to check the labels and the rubber feet.

Step 2: Go inside the keyboard

When you open the keyboard, you will see something you are curious about, so please check out the image.

It would be best to be concerned about half the keys to clean the grease between them. If you aren't typing some of the letters, typed, you'll need to deal with both halves.

Step 3: The Circuit Boards should be cleaned

If your keys still work fine, you can skip this step. If not, then clean between the flexible circuit boards. You need to lift each layer and use a can of compressed air to blow away any dirt. You can find compressed air in almost any office supply store or department store. You need not bother removing the solid board, as it is unlikely that anything will go under it. When you lift the flexible boards, be sure not to touch any printed lines, as it could damage the keyboard.

Step 4: How to Clean Keyboard Keys

By removing the keys, you can easily clean them. It would be best to have a small pair of pliers to push the tabs together to do this. If it doesn't work well for you, you can use the pliers to grip one account and carefully move it toward the other. A small piece of metal under the space bar will enable it to spring back after being pressed, as it varies significantly from keyboard to keyboard. Then, you can leave this key alone or carefully see how the spring sits as you remove the space bar. The keys will, either way, drop out from the front of the keyboard as they are released.

When all the keys are out, you need to rinse them at the front of the keyboard, not the circuit boards, as well as a sink or tub, and then dry them off well.

We recommend that you write down the order of the keys or take a picture so you can put them back in properly.

Step 5: Finally, you have to put them all back together.

After cleaning and drying all the keys, it's time to assemble your keyboard.
First, return all the keys to their proper positions by remembering where you do not do that. To do this, line each key up with the hole it left and press it back into place so you can click it when fully inserted. If you choose to remove the space bar, be sure to insert the spring properly. Unlike your other keys, this one should spring back when pressed, even when the keyboard is apart.

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After all the keys are back, it is time to put the two halves back together. To do this, lay half the circuit board on a hard surface and place the half with the keys on top. Click by gently pressing down on the top half. Be sure you go all the way around the keyboard by ensuring it fits together correctly. Then flip the keyboard over and replace the screws again by leaving it loose and then rightly tightening it. You need to put the four corner screws first, followed by the center, before returning any other screws, as the back won't bend and make other screws more challenging to get in.

Caution: We will not be responsible for any damages or injuries sustained while following these instructions. While we strive to make everything as safe as possible, you follow them at your own risk.

Conclusion:

We hope that our laptop users can disassemble their keyboards by following the steps mentioned in this blog. 

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