Re: Cleaning Keyboards

Karl Townsend wrote:
"JR North" <junkjasonrnorth@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Decided to try a method I read about sumwhr on the net. Had a
particularly grungy PS2 board for the shop computer. Had a few iffy
keys, too.Set it in the dishwasher, top shelf, and angled down so the
water wouldn't pool inside. Ran it through the cycle with the usual
load. Worked great! The keyboard looks like brand new, and functions
perfectly. I prolly wouldn't try this with a wireless board, but for
the basic ones, works good. YMMV.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

No s$%^t!. i never would have guessed that would work. I've been tossing
keyboards once a year. I'll try it. if it don't work I'm out a whopping $10.

Karl



SOP for boards that have "spill damage". Works pretty well and will work
on wireless as long as you pull the batteries and let the board set a
bit to allow any charged capacitors to discharge.

--
Steve W.
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