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It’s a good idea to clean your laptop keyboard regularly. However, to avoid damaging it, there are some things you need to keep in mind when you are removing dust and particles, or cleaning the keys.

Every so often, you can use a vacuum to clean your laptop keyboard. Use the little portable vacuums, with either the tiny (toothbrush-size) brush or the upholstery-cleaning attachment. This effectively sucks up all the crud in the keyboard. It’s amazing to watch.

Some people prefer to clean the keyboard by using a can of compressed air. This is not recommended, because the air can blow the crud in your keyboard further inside the laptop. Instead, use a vacuum.

Remember to have the computer turned off when you do this!

To clean the tops of the keys, use isopropyl alcohol. Soak it up into a soft, dust-free cloth, or use a cotton swab and gently rub the key tops. Try not to drip any alcohol inside the keyboard, and never use a spray cleaner directly on the keyboard.

In addition to cleaning your keyboard regularly, you should also consider washing your hands from time to time.

Well then you’ve come to the right place. Here we will show you how to remove a laptop keyboard?

But you must pay for it…err…don’t get me wrong. All I want from you is some time and patience. So pay a few minutes to learn the process.

So you have decided to devote time to go through this article and educate yourself on how to remove a laptop keyboard. Good here we go.

This article has been divided into steps that should be followed to remove a laptop keyboard. The steps are in an ordered sequence. So every step is to be implemented after its previous step and before the following one.

One last hurdle before starting…

 

A word of caution

Different manufacturers have different way of placing the keyboard on the System Board. Some manufacturers might change the way the keyboard sits on the system board for different models.

So it’s not really possible to give a magic pill to help you remove a laptop keyboard because that would demand an understanding of your particular laptop model.

Then what is that we are here for…

Well here we will operate on a Dell-Latitude D505 model and show you how to remove a laptop keyboard. That should give you a fair bit of idea about the keyboard removal process.

We know you are smart enough to explore your way through your laptop after being equipped with the knowledge we are sharing here. In case you are stuck at any point don’t hesitate to consult an authorized service agent in your local area.

 

Content in a nutshell

The article on “how to remove a laptop keyboard” is divided into the following steps

• Step 1:Before replacing the keyboard
• Step 2:Those troubling screws
• Step 3:Keyboard cable and separation
• Step 4:keyboard in your hand

Benefits:Cleaning your computer keyboard will not only result in sticky-free keys but also ensure that your keyboard will continue to function properly by removing dirt, dust and other particles that can damage the keyboard’s circuits.

Cleaning the Keyboard
1. Unplug the keyboard and turn it upside down and shake to remove and dust/dirt/crumbs that may be stuck in the keyboard. (It is advised that you do this outside or over a garbage can.)

2. Take a can of compressed air and spray in between and around keys while holding the keyboard upside down to remove any remaining unwanted particles. (You can use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and vacuum out the junk instead of using a can of compressed air.)

3. Wrap a cotton cloth or paper towel around your pointer finger and moisten it with a mild cleaning agent or rubbing alcohol and use it to clean the top of the keys. (Be careful to not add too much liquid or else it may drip into the spaces between the keys and damage the circuits.)

4. Take a cotton swab and moisten it with a mild cleaning agent or rubbing alcohol. Use this to clean in between the spaces of the keys.

5. Let your keyboard dry and plug it back into the computer.

Spills: If you spill a liquid onto your keyboard (or laptop), disconnect the keyboard (or remove the batteries in a wireless keyboard), turn it upside down and shake it gently to get as much liquid out of the keyboard as you can. With the keyboard turned upside down use a paper towel or cloth moistened with water and try to wipe off the top of the keyboard. Let the keyboard sit upside down overnight to dry off. (Blowing the keyboard with a blow-dryer can quicken the drying process)

Note: Purchasing a keyboard cover or protector will protect your keyboard from dust and any unexpected spills that may occur.

Benefits:Laptop cleaning is a quick fix for sticky keys and blurred screens. In just a few minutes, cleaning also can improve the overall performance of your notebook.

Cleaning Tools
Tools for cleaning a laptop are easy to find and inexpensive. A lint free cloth and an old toothbrush will generally do the job. However, for some areas of cleaning, in place of the toothbrush you may want to use compressed air or invest in a computer vacuum.

1. Turn off your laptop. Give it a minute or so to totally power down and then unplug it.

2. Clean your screen. LCD screens are fragile. Do check your manufacturer抯 recommendation for the best way to clean yours. However, in most cases, all you need do is wipe it with a damp cloth, making sure to wring out all excess moisture. Most importantly, unless you manufacturer recommends differently, don抰 use alcohol or ammonia based cleaners.

3. Wipe down the keyboard. Remove crumbs and debris using your toothbrush (or compressed air or vacuum). Wipe again.

4. Remove dust and debris from vents with the toothbrush. The propellant in compressed air may contain moisture. Some manufacturers suggest that computer vacuums may damage electronic components. Remember always to check your manufacturer抯 recommendations.

Tip: Always use a lint free cloth to clean your computer. Instead of picking up debris, paper toweling can scratch your screen and leave paper lint on your machine.
Tip: Never spray any cleaner directly onto your computer. Always wet the cloth with the cleaner whether using water, a homemade solution, or a commercial preparation.