Keyboard Washing Question
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I know that if you spill anything on most PC keyboards you can soak them in warm water with a small amount of detergent added. Then rinse a couple of times in warm water before turning them upside down to dry. Last week I was given an original iMac (one of those blue all-in-one CRT thingies) complete with keyboard, mouse and all the original CD's. The keyboard looks like it has been used for a couple of years to pick stuff up off the carpet of a pretty filthy house. So I am wanting to give it a clean using the above mentioned method. Anyone know if this is OK with an iMac keyboard? Or am I on my own having to give it a go and hope it doesn't stuff up?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Nice prezzy for you, you must be pleased ? That would make a nice linux box ...
Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire" Blogging @ Keratoconus Watch
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I know that if you spill anything on most PC keyboards you can soak them in warm water with a small amount of detergent added. Then rinse a couple of times in warm water before turning them upside down to dry. Last week I was given an original iMac (one of those blue all-in-one CRT thingies) complete with keyboard, mouse and all the original CD's. The keyboard looks like it has been used for a couple of years to pick stuff up off the carpet of a pretty filthy house. So I am wanting to give it a clean using the above mentioned method. Anyone know if this is OK with an iMac keyboard? Or am I on my own having to give it a go and hope it doesn't stuff up?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Presumably you have to buy proprietry apple soapy water, which costs three times as much as the leading brand but does come in a really nice designer bottle? ;)
'--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
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Presumably you have to buy proprietry apple soapy water, which costs three times as much as the leading brand but does come in a really nice designer bottle? ;)
'--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
so cynical today ...
Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire" Blogging @ Keratoconus Watch
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Michael Martin wrote:
I know that if you spill anything on most PC keyboards you can soak them in warm water with a small amount of detergent added. Then rinse a couple of times in warm water before turning them upside down to dry.
:eek: I fire up the Air Compressor to clean out my keyboard, desk and everything else in the general area.
I'd love to help, but unfortunatley I have prior commitments monitoring the length of my grass. :Andrew Bleakley:
S Douglas wrote:
I fire up the Air Compressor to clean out my keyboard, desk and everything else in the general area.
Got me a 2.5 HP compressor for just these kinds of jobs. Unfortunately nobody seems to take my carpet cleaning description seriously. The amount and variety of crap in this keyboard means that the compressed air alone will not do the job.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Christian Graus wrote:
I doubt I'd do that to any but an older keyboard that isn't wireless or otherwise contains electronics. I sure wouldn't do it to a Mac one.
This is an older (4-5 years?) and connects using USB.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Possibly, but it has the connector for the mouse, 15 function keys and just looks like it is made for the iMac. I'm not going to do anything serious with it, probably clean it, fire it up, install the OS, go ooh ahh, then turn it off and put it in the garage for a hundred years.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote:
I'm not going to do anything serious with it, probably clean it, fire it up, install the OS, go ooh ahh, then turn it off and put it in the garage for a hundred years.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: May I use that statement as signature? Please!
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I know that if you spill anything on most PC keyboards you can soak them in warm water with a small amount of detergent added. Then rinse a couple of times in warm water before turning them upside down to dry. Last week I was given an original iMac (one of those blue all-in-one CRT thingies) complete with keyboard, mouse and all the original CD's. The keyboard looks like it has been used for a couple of years to pick stuff up off the carpet of a pretty filthy house. So I am wanting to give it a clean using the above mentioned method. Anyone know if this is OK with an iMac keyboard? Or am I on my own having to give it a go and hope it doesn't stuff up?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Whatever you do, DONT take the keybord apart, and if you do, DONT pull the layered circuits apart, it's usually simple looking plastic sheets. For some reason, putting them back the way you found them never works, must have something to do with static, I'm not sure. Just know, NO TOUCHIE!:cool:
you can't forget something you never knew...
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S Douglas wrote:
I fire up the Air Compressor to clean out my keyboard, desk and everything else in the general area.
Got me a 2.5 HP compressor for just these kinds of jobs. Unfortunately nobody seems to take my carpet cleaning description seriously. The amount and variety of crap in this keyboard means that the compressed air alone will not do the job.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote:
Got me a 2.5 HP compressor
[sarcasm] bout all thats good for is blowing up bicycle tires. :)
Michael Martin wrote:
The amount and variety of crap in this keyboard means that the compressed air alone will not do the job.
Clearly the previous owner failed to read the Apple hand book, revile in steve jobs brilliance and just look at his products. Don’t actually use them. [/sarcasm] I have never had such a problem, while I eat at my desk I make sure to keep greasy foods well clear of the keyboard. So the Air compressor is plenty enough for what I need, or the occasional wipe down with an alcohol cloth. Might be worth trying, if it’s as bad as you say the keyboard might not be salvageable in the first place so what harm could a little water do?
I'd love to help, but unfortunatley I have prior commitments monitoring the length of my grass. :Andrew Bleakley:
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Michael Martin wrote:
I'm not going to do anything serious with it, probably clean it, fire it up, install the OS, go ooh ahh, then turn it off and put it in the garage for a hundred years.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: May I use that statement as signature? Please!
_____________________________________________ Tozzi is right: Gaia is getting rid of us. My Blog [ITA] - Developing ScrewTurn Wiki 1.0 RC
Dario Solera wrote:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: May I use that statement as signature? Please!
Go ahead, it's been ages since I have been a signature.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Whatever you do, DONT take the keybord apart, and if you do, DONT pull the layered circuits apart, it's usually simple looking plastic sheets. For some reason, putting them back the way you found them never works, must have something to do with static, I'm not sure. Just know, NO TOUCHIE!:cool:
you can't forget something you never knew...
I ended up with a keyboard that didn't work once. The user 'fessed up that they spilled hot cocoa on it. I did take it completely apart, more as an investigative exercise. Of course noting exactly how it went back together, too. Including all of the plastic sheets and electrical connects. I washed, rinse and let dry for several days. It worked and looked like new once I put it all back together. Was it worth my time? I don't know, but now I have a (clean) spare keyboard. pontellen
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I know that if you spill anything on most PC keyboards you can soak them in warm water with a small amount of detergent added. Then rinse a couple of times in warm water before turning them upside down to dry. Last week I was given an original iMac (one of those blue all-in-one CRT thingies) complete with keyboard, mouse and all the original CD's. The keyboard looks like it has been used for a couple of years to pick stuff up off the carpet of a pretty filthy house. So I am wanting to give it a clean using the above mentioned method. Anyone know if this is OK with an iMac keyboard? Or am I on my own having to give it a go and hope it doesn't stuff up?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Just don't do it with the keyboard plugged in. Make sure it dries out fully before using it too.
Darshan Shah Software Programmer
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My suggestion is to pry the caps off, gently, with a screwdriver. Then wash them in the sink. Let them dry. While the caps are drying, blow the keyboard clean inside with compressed air.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/7076/ Perfect cleaning option!
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My suggestion is to pry the caps off, gently, with a screwdriver. Then wash them in the sink. Let them dry. While the caps are drying, blow the keyboard clean inside with compressed air.
If you pry the keycaps off, just remember you have to put them back on the right keyswitches. You'd be surprised how mysterious the obscure corners of the keyboard are with the keycaps gone. I'd take a digital photo of the keyboard just for security.
jdo
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My suggestion is to pry the caps off, gently, with a screwdriver. Then wash them in the sink. Let them dry. While the caps are drying, blow the keyboard clean inside with compressed air.
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If you pry the keycaps off, just remember you have to put them back on the right keyswitches. You'd be surprised how mysterious the obscure corners of the keyboard are with the keycaps gone. I'd take a digital photo of the keyboard just for security.
jdo
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http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/7076/ Perfect cleaning option!