Cleaning Keyboard Keys

kirving

This is more a computer problem in general, but I'm posting in the laptop section as laptop keys are harder to remove and clean/replace.

I have a HP Elitebook here, whose letterred keys aren't as white as they used to be. As far as I can see, the paint isn't just worn, it's also slighlty dirty.

I can still see the keys OK, but it can be annoying at times as they're not as clear as they could be.

I don't plan on keeping the laptop for much longer than a year, so has anyone got a cheap simple fix, or way to clean the keys?

Thanks
Kev

areyawell

Well I doubt its cleaning that's needed, letters need to be printed on again but never heard of anyone doing it. You can get a replacement keyboard but might cost a bit to put in.

riclad

go to 2 euro shop ,get glasses or tv screen, cleaning fluid,use that,
Clean the keyboard ,then dry off with dry cloth.use a small amount ,soaked into a cloth.just enough to clean,you dont want it seeping into
motherboard.
make sure its dry,wiped off keys before you power on laptop.just rub each key with the cloth ,one by one.