Laptop Keyboard Cleaning Tips

Laptop keyboards are bit different from desktop keyboards and difficult to repair or replace. Hence, it need cleanup to remain in good condition for longer time.

·        Good quality protective guard for keyboard helps to prevent dust particles and reduces its wear and tear.

·        Wash your hands before continuing to play with keyboard to avoid dirt on it.

·        Many people use it for playing games and violet keys when got excited while playing. So, frequently used keys tend for wear & tear hence; pay attention towards it.

·        Use of canned air can remove dust particles if require any alternative then dryer can also be used but in cool mode with blowing cold air.

·        Avoid eating or drinking near laptop as foreign particles can drop into gap between keys. Spilling of water or any other liquid can cause serious penalty. 

Many keyboard repair stores are available in the market but few maintenance tips can lead to save money on repairs or replacements.

Laptop keyboard not working? follow basic tips!

It happens sometimes that, you are working on laptop and all sudden ‘I’ key or any other key stops working or responding. In the worst case, it also can happen that an entire keyboard cuts out. For desktop, you can buy a new keyboard and can connect it easily but keyboard replacement is quite expensive and bit difficult task in the case of laptop. Hence, it is better to find a solution for fix before taking decision of replacement.

Checks for laptop keyboard:

·        Sometimes it can be happened that, crumbs of food can get stuck under the keys of keyboard. For this check, just hold your laptop at upside down or at horizontal angle of 40 degree to 70 degree and offer a gentle shake to it. Many times after removing particles, keyboard works smoothly.

·        If one or two keys are get stuck due to liquid or soda spill, then you can try a method of cleaning with a cotton swab dipped in a cleaner like soapy water or  by rubbing few drops of alcohol. If it doesn’t work then need a professional to repair.

·        Offer a quick cleaning if the keyboard has compressed air or vacuum.

·        If keyboard or some of keys of laptop are not working in warranty period, just make a call to support team of manufacturer to get it fixed.

·        When a keyboard looses connection with motherboard, it stops working. Visit a professional from trusted repair store to get it fixed.

·        Dust inside the keys can resist operation of keyboard. Hence; get it cleaned for smooth operation.