How to clean sticky keyboard keys. (2024)

Follow these steps to clean sticky keyboard keys.

NOTE: The keyboard will not be replaced under warranty for sticky keys if the keyboard is found to have a liquid spill, food particles, or other foreign matter in the keyboard causing the keys to stick.

1. Obtain a container of alcohol, preferably isopropyl or something similar.

   NOTE: Isopropyl is commonly referred to as rubbing alcohol.

2. Turn off the computer.
3. Unplug the keyboard.
4. Gently remove the inoperable keys.

   NOTES:

   • A key puller may be use to extract the keys.
   • Make sure the location of each key is known, or remove,clean and replacethem one at a time to ensure proper replacement.
   • The space bar key has two hooks on the underside. Note how it goes on and off so it may be properly replaced.
     
5. Moistena cotton swab with alcohol, then use the swab to clean the keys and plungers.
6. Replace the cleaned keys to their original position.

   NOTE: Wait until the keyboard is completely drybefore reconnecting orusing it.