The most important part of the laptop is the keyboard. Over the years, dirt gradually accumulates on it, dust particles clog under the keys, chips of food, small garbage - all this interferes with the normal operation of the device. So that the keyboard does not fail, it is necessary to periodically clean it. You can do this yourself at home.
How to clean a keyboard on a laptop
There are several ways to clean the keys of pollution. Consider separately each of them.
The first method
To clean the dirt and remove the garbage, you will need a small brush and a wet napkin.
Superficial keyboard cleaning rules:
- A special brush and napkins can be purchased at a specialized store. These items can be replaced with improvised means. The main thing is that the brush is clean, the bristles are not too long. The napkins are even suitable for the usual wet ones, only a few hours before the start of work, remove them from the package so that they are slightly dried. Excess moisture can harm the keyboard of the device.
- Wipe the keyboard with a barely damp cloth, walk on the keys superficially.
- Take a brush to clean the stuck pieces of food and stray garbage.
- Wipe the keyboard again with a damp cloth.
- The laptop during prevention should be disconnected. It is desirable to perform the procedure at the end of each week.
Method 2
Without disassembling the keyboard, you can clean it with a special spray can with compressed air and microfiber napkins. Such a spray can be purchased at a specialized store.
How to clean the keyboard:
- In addition to the spray can, a portable vacuum cleaner is also useful. Keep in mind that this method is not universal, because the crumbs and dust can be removed, but the pollution and the adhering mud will remain.
- First you need to spray the spray can (with compressed air), and then wipe the keys with a special napkin.
- Turn on the vacuum cleaner, go through each key. Do not rush, because dirt can swell and clog in free holes.
- Follow the intensity of the air jet, because a strong air flow can even tear the keyboard buttons.
- If you see that under some button a lot of dirt has accumulated and it is not removed during superficial cleaning, then you can carefully remove this key to carefully clean the pollution.
Method 3
The use of a special liquid, which can also be purchased in a specialized store. The rules for removing pollution do not differ from the above methods. It is necessary to apply a little liquid on the napkin, wipe the keyboard.
What aggressive fluids are prohibited to use:
- acetone;
- petrol;
- liquids with abrasive particles.
If it is not possible to purchase a special tool, it is allowed to use isopropyl alcohol in small quantities. Work with maximum caution, as this substance can erase all the inscriptions from the keyboard.
How to avoid cleaning the keyboard on a laptop
In order not to ask the question of how to clean the keyboard yourself, study these recommendations:
- the chances of keyboard pollution are reduced to zero if you put the computer on a special stand with fans or breakfast tables;
- try to get rid of a bad habit of drinking coffee, tea, stake and other drinks at work. It is also not recommended to eat and work at the same time. Then there will be no reason to clean the keyboard often. Well, if it is impossible to fulfill this recommendation, then the laptop must be set aside from a plate with food at least by a meter;
- remember that compared to a regular computer, the portable device wear out faster, and all parts are gradually polluted. To extend the life of the device, you must turn off the laptop at night or at least transfer to the "dream" mode.
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