Bruce... On 11/23/09 10:19 AM, "Bruce Johnson" <john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu> wrote:
> I tried cleaning mine this weekend and very nearly ruined it. > > My standard procedure is to spray some cleaner, like formula 409 on a > paper towel and carefully clean the key caps with it, then soak a > clean paper towel in isopropyl alcohol and wipe down the keys with that. I use the small alcohol prep pads. (Being diabetic, I have an ample supply! :-| ) They're small and it takes several for minor cleanup, but there isn't too much liquid to deal with. > Also, googling repairs on the things, I discovered that they're glued > together; the feet on the bottom do NOT cover screws but are inserted > *from the inside*. > > I found ONE account of someone who had successfully disassembled the > keyboard without bending the frame or breaking the plastic by placing > the keyboard in a 200 degree (F) oven for a while. > > This web site DID NOT recount a successful RE-assembly... Lol! "... Keyboards roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..." > I really REALLY love these keyboards, but...be careful out there! I was a little skeptical at first, but yeah I like them a lot! Have several and use one on my "big" peecee. Last week I picked up a first generation G5 iMac and it came with one of the older, clear and white keyboards with the USB ports on the back. What a beast! I keep looking at the kb thinking "What's wrong with that thing??" Amanda -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
