Keep in mind that more complex keyboards with LEDs or extra functionality may require more disassembly and there is also the chance that your keyboard may be broken beyond repair. In almost all cases, this will fix your desktop keyboard. Refer to the original photo you took for placing the keys back in their original position. It’s also a good idea to leave the keyboard disassembled for 12 to 24 hours so that any hidden moisture can evaporate off. Simply follow the steps you took to disassemble the keyboard, but in reverse. Once all of the moisture has been removed, you can re-assemble the keyboard. If you have spilled juice or soda and your keyboard is now sticky, you may need to buy some alcohol swabs to wipe off the residue. You need to ensure all moisture is soaked up. Your next goal will be to carefully wipe down all components with a dry towel. Sometimes there will also be a metal frame that can also be unscrewed or pulled out.Īfter that, all of your components will be separated.
The next goal is to remove the membrane layers – they should just slide out. If this is a membrane keyboard, you’ll find one or two thin membrane layers that cover the entirety of the keyboard. Eventually, you’ll be able to remove the top layer of the keyboard to get to the underlying layer. With all of the keys out, the next step is to move onto the back.įlip over your keyboard and remove the screws one by one. Make sure to put the keys somewhere safe so that they do not get lost. You may need a small lever to pull the keys out. Almost every keyboard has keys that can pop in and out without causing any damage. Next, start by pulling out all of the keys. To start, take a picture of your keyboard – you’ll need this for reference later. The overall goal is to disassemble the keyboard piece by piece so that we can remove any moisture. You can follow the same steps with your own keyboard, but if you get stuck somewhere along the way, you may need to look up a step by step disassembly guide online for your specific keyboard. For more complicated mechanical and gaming keyboards that often have extra circuitry, there’s the potential for long-lasting damage, and the repair process is a little more complex, but the general concept is the same.įor this guide, we’ll be using a standard office membrane keyboard as an example.
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