question about cleaning my keyboard

Langlest · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:18

i have a wireless keyboard from the Logitech MX3000 Cordless Desktop set
does anyone know if its possible to remove the keys to clean under them? :confused:

edit: i just saw the topic as been moved so sorry for posting in the wrong section

Dreadi · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:19

put it in the dishwasher, swear i read that it's possible with some keyboards

Langlest · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:21

lol if i had a spare i would do it just to see but somehow i dont think mine is dishwasher friendly

Raymond Lin · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:23

This is how I do it.

I spilled a FULL cup of coffee onto it...30 seconds later, it took a bath.

Langlest · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:24

how long would i need to let it dry after that? :eek:

Tefal · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:25

just pop em out with a fork or knife

chrisxuk · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:25

What about something like http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CM-006-OK&groupid=702&catid=1568&subcat=

Langlest · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:28

i think ill pop em out

i tried a air duster but they are thick with dirt between the keys and its quite disgusting

Raymond Lin · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:28

Langlest said:
how long would i need to let it dry after that?

A week in the airing cupboard, even if you think it's dry, just leave it in there.

ps I take no responsibility in your own action

mine was already covered in sticky coffee, giving it a bath of clean water is not exactly going to make the situation worse.

Langlest · 5 Nov 2009 at 17:33

lol

well i only have one so i couldnt wait that long anyway

i just tried removing one of the keys with a knife and it popped right off and on again

its easier than i thought so problem solved, thanks for all the replies

ivrytwr3 · 5 Nov 2009 at 18:00

buy a new one, they are cheap enough these days

Langlest · 5 Nov 2009 at 21:19

just finished cleaning it now

ill get another one in a couple of years because this one is still working perfectly

im disgusted at the amount of crap that was under the keys

iNPUt · 5 Nov 2009 at 21:36

I put mine in the shower once then brought a new one and never tested it doh..

Darkmatters · 5 Nov 2009 at 21:54

Back in the days of windows 3.1 my missus soaked her crucial MSc work floppy disc in milk. She discovered it a few days later, after the penicillin had started to grow.
I split the floppy case open with a razor blade (gillette, NOT a mach three), extracted the floppy bit, soaked it in warm water, ran the cold tap over it a few times, then dabbed dry on kitchen roll. Same with the stuff in the case. Over night in airing cupboard then reassembled and sellotaped. It worked fine and she got a distinction for her MSc.
Come to think of it I don't recall getting much thanks let alone a blowjob!

md99 · 6 Nov 2009 at 08:29

I got fed up cleaning my keyboards over the years so my solution was to simply buy a black one.

Can't see the dirt on it

RimBlock · 6 Nov 2009 at 08:42

The last three I took apart and cleaned never worked after I put them back together again so now I just dont .......

RB

mrochester · 6 Nov 2009 at 08:50

I just recently put a wired MS keyboard in the dishwasher. 2 weeks in the airing cupboard and it is fine.