3.How to fix sticky keys on laptop?
Sticky keys refer to a type of shortcut key in computer use designed for people who have difficulty pressing two or more keys at the same time. The main function of sticky keys is to facilitate the use of key combinations such as Shift. Sticky keys can press one key position (such as shift) first, and then press another key position, instead of pressing two keys at the same time, which is convenient for some people who cannot press multiple keys at the same time due to physical reasons. A typical computer will display a stuck key prompt when you press shift five times in a row.
If you've ever eaten food at your desk, or drank coffee next to your laptop, chances are you've spilled something on the keyboard. Even if you wipe it off right away, it can leave a sticky residue on your keys. You'll know if this is happening if your keys feel crumbly or squishy when pressed, which makes smooth typing very frustrating.
However, if you know your keyboard has dust, debris or grime and you're wondering how to clean sticky keyboard keys, you've come to the right place and I'll help you clean your keyboard next.
Tools needed: spudger tool, rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol), compressed air, cotton swabs, toothpicks, paper towels, dish soap.
How to get rid of sticky keys?
1.clean surface
If you're wondering how to clean a sticky keyboard with minimal effort, start by cleaning around each affected key with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. You may find that removing any surface debris or grime quickly resolves your keyboard sticking problem with minimal effort.
- Shut down your laptop computer completely. In the lower left corner of the screen, click the menu symbol. Select Shut down. Make sure your laptop is not plugged into the charger.
- Use a toothpick to remove large pieces of dirt around the key caps. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol, making sure it doesn't drip, and swab around the affected keys. This will help remove any sticky residue, dirt or grime buildup. Note: Do not use rubbing alcohol to wipe the top of the key caps, as it may degrade any protective coating applied to the key caps.
- Test your key. If they are still sticky, continue to the next option.
2.Use compressed air
Another relatively simple method is to use compressed air to blow away any debris, dust, or debris to clean the keyboard's sticky keys.
- Shut down your laptop completely. In the lower left corner of the screen, click the menu symbol. Select Shut down. Make sure your laptop is not plugged into the charger.
- Laptops are placed vertically. You want to tilt your laptop a little; you can help by leaning it against the wall.
- Spray the keys with compressed air. Use a left-to-right motion. Place the jar at the distance indicated on the package.
- Rotate the laptop and repeat the cleaning action.
- Test your key. If they are still sticky, continue to the next option.
3.Remove the keycaps
- Shut down your laptop completely. In the lower left corner of the screen, click the menu symbol. Select Shut down. Make sure your laptop pc is not plugged into the charger.
- Confirm your keyboard type. There are generally two types: scissor switches and butterfly switches. Butterfly switches lift from the top, while scissor switches lift from the bottom.
- Use a spudger tool to pry up a critical corner. Use a spudger tool to pry open one corner and lift slowly until you hear a click. Do not remove your spudger tool. If you have a butterfly key switch, lift from the upper left or upper right corner. If you have a scissor key switch, lift from the lower left or lower right corner. Note that special keys like Shift and arrow keys have hooks in slightly different places.
- Carefully unfasten the keycaps,Do this without lifting the key higher. If you feel any resistance, you should stop. Look down near the key to help find the hook. Slightly wiggle the key to help find where it attaches.
- Put the keycaps in a bowl with soapy water.Soak the keycaps when cleaning the keyboard.
- Clean under the keycaps.Use a cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol to wipe the area under the keycaps, making sure that the cotton swap is not dripping liquid, cleaning the surface a few times with a clean cotton swab will help avoid repeating the process later.
- Replace keycaps.Start by sliding the keycaps into the hooks. Gently apply pressure to the remaining corners and you will hear a click once they are in place. You don't need to force open it, so if you suspect it won't work, start over from the hook.
- Test your keys.If the problem is due to dirt, dust or spilled liquid, your cleaning should have solved the problem!