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A question about my Keyboard?

I got coffee on my keyboard. I was wondering how to keep the keys from sticking? I whipped everything off but, I am sure later when I get off the keys will become hard to push.

Answer:

As long as this is a plain keyboard (i.e. has no batteries inside) you can unplug it from the computer and run hot water though it. You can also pry off the keys and clean under them (they go back on by pressing them down until they click). If you run water though it make absolute sure that you dry it out. You can use a hair dryer if you are careful enough not to get it too close. A keyboard is really nothing more then a large array of switches. These switches may corrode (depending on the make of the keyboard). But generally they can have water run though them. If all else fails simply buy a new keyboard (they are relatively cheap) and call this a learning experience about drinking liquids around your computer.
You can clean the inside section of the keyboard. Just be more careful assembling it after you have dismantle the keyboard
Well, first do what the other posted said, but be careful when assembling it back together as you need to align the sensor part of the keyboard nearly perfectly.

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