Aerkhans way of making sticky keyboard keys unsticky! - General

Got no camera, so no pics, sory. WHAT DO YOU NEED? -Something to get the key out (I used a spoon) -A small bowl (depending on your key size and amount) -Soap -Towel (My towel was too big so I used a sock) STEP 1 Remove the key(s). I used a spoon, placed it under the key, pushed the spoon down and the key came off. STEP 2 Clean it. Get the bowl and put some soapy, hot water in it (YES IT NEEDS TO BE HOT WATER). Put the key(s) in the bowl and let it rest for ~1 minute. STEP 3 Dry it. Get the key out clean it with the towel (or in my case, sock). After its dry, clean the parts where the key(s) where (optional, I didnt do it). STEP 4 Place it back. Enjoy your unsticky key(s). [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Crap thread" - Jaanus))[/highlight]

Yes, cleaning your keyboard does stop them from being sticky. Alternatively, don't masturbate onto your keys.

I did this once, before buying a cleaning spray that makes them unsticky in 5 seconds. It costs only 2-3 euros

I too get so excited when I'm posting that I knock my gallon of soda all over the keyboard in a mad rush to make a good post.

I just tap shift a few times, that usually does the trick

Dishwasher for non important keyboards works.

[QUOTE=sharzu;27748756]I did this once, before buying a cleaning spray that makes them unsticky in 5 seconds. It costs only 2-3 euros[/QUOTE] Euros? What country do you live? This was pretty effective without spending anything on sprays n stuff.

I use these little wipes you clean glasses with. Not recommended for cleaning LCD screens though.

I took mine apart and simply washed all the non electronic parts under a tap.

Urine seems to work well too.

I wipe my keyboard with a rag every other day, because it gathers dust like crazy.

How can you spill shit on the keys anyway?

Sebastians way of not getting sticky shit on your keyboard keys! [img]http://www.stippy.com/wp/wp-content/zuploads/2007/02/rsz_2120070209-00000004-oric-ent-view-000.jpg[/img]

My ways: Option one - Clean it :downs: Option two - Buy cheap keyboards and throw it away after a year/a few months.

[QUOTE=Aerkhan;27748940]Euros? What country do you live? This was pretty effective without spending anything on sprays n stuff.[/QUOTE] He lives in a country in Europe :downs:

Drying anything with a sock couldn't be be too hygienic. Do you have any towels or do you just dry yourself with underwear or something?

Bit of advice for those wishing to try this. If you attempt this on a laptop you will find it very difficult to reattach the keys due to the scissor lift style of the clips and lower height of the keys. Pulling keys off a standard desktop keyboard will usually just have them pop on and off without any issue. Also, if you have a can of compressed air around try turning it upside down and spraying under the keys for a few seconds. Just make sure to have the keyboard unplugged and keep it unplugged for a few hours so the keys can dry before turning it back on.

[QUOTE=Maximo13;27754057]He lives in a country in Europe :downs:[/QUOTE] I live in holland so I know. [editline]30th January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=SuPeR_MaN;27754106]Drying anything with a sock couldn't be be too hygienic. Do you have any towels or do you just dry yourself with underwear or something?[/QUOTE] I didnt have a towel handy that fit.

[QUOTE=SuPeR_MaN;27754106]Drying anything with a sock couldn't be be too hygienic. Do you have any towels or do you just dry yourself with underwear or something?[/QUOTE] Clean socks are pretty hygienic

i'm frothing at the mouth and spewing bits of food whenever i post so thanks for this op

[QUOTE=Aerkhan;27754383]I live in holland so I know. [/QUOTE] The Netherlands use Euros too, I don't even know why you bother asking.