Back in the day it wasn’t uncommon to put them in the dishwasher. The “Day” was when the keyboard was the Apple Extended Keyboard II (ADB). SO, if you’re game here are some basic instructions.
Make sure you've got a spare keyboard. You must wait at least a week (7 days) before the keyboard can be used again after it's been washed, therefore unless you do not plan on using your computer for a week you'll need a spare. Do not use any dish soap. If your dishwasher has multiple settings, make sure it's a rinse only. Do not use a heavy wash, pots, and pan setting, or any heated drying settings. Any extensive heat will destroy the keyboard. Wash the keyboard on the top rack only. Do not put anything else in the dishwasher except the keyboard. Only try this if your computer keyboard is plastic. If you want a more extensive clean under the keys remove each of the keys and wash just the keyboard. After the keyboard has been washed, shake it to allow excessive water to drain out. Then tip the keyboard upside down so it is laying on the keys, and let the keyboard dry for seven days. > On 10 Jan 2018, at 2:12 pm, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Tim... disconnect the keyboard from the iMac first ;-) > > Ronni Brown’s iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB > > > On 10 Jan 2018, at 12:54 pm, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au > <mailto:t...@peoplehelp.com.au>> wrote: > >> I’ve just gone through this interesting exercise with a wired Apple keyboard >> >> First, take a picture of the keyboard so you can refer to it when you’re >> replacing the keys. And also so you can proudly reflect on your cleaning >> prowess. >> >> The safest thing is to not wipe the keys just yet, simply flick them out one >> by one. Once the first comes out you’ll figure out the right force and >> angle, but a small finger placed under the edge of an exposed key and >> flicked up to release the clip is the best action I can describe. You may >> need a spodger to get the first one, a plastic stick. >> >> Once all the keys are off, they can be washed in a bowl of cleaning liquid >> and water, rinsed and dried >> >> The exposed base can be wiped clean and the various biscuits you’ll deny >> ever eating, must have been the cat, can be cleaned up. >> >> Then it’s a matter of clicking the clean dry keys back in place, using the >> photo as a guide. >> >> I used an overly damp wipe to start with and found excess liquid has seeped >> into the electronic components so the keyboard failed. >> >> This led me to dismantling it entirely and drying the three layers of >> printed circuit that perform the switching function of the keyboard. There >> are little soft plastic cones that give the soft touch we enjoy. They fall >> onto the floor and hide behind chair legs, so some agility may be required >> to rescue them. Rest assured They don’t fall out unless you dismantle the >> electronics. Once resembled twice, I first put the cones in the wrong way, >> my keyboard is clean and functional and has passed the most stringent >> assessment of my wife. >> >> I hope this helps >> >> Tim >> >> Sent from Tim's iPhone >> >> On 10 Jan 2018, at 11:46 am, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au >> <mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au>> wrote: >> >>> My iMac keyboard is disgracefully dirty and I find it very difficult to >>> keep it clean. I am meticulous about no cups of coffee or the like within >>> range. >>> Advice appreciated on 1) getting it respectable again and 2) keeping it >>> that way >>> Many thanks >>> Severin Crisp >>> ____________________________________________________ >>> >>> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys >>> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia >>> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >>> Mob 0484 624 741 mail to: sevcr...@westnet.com.au >>> <mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au> >>> _________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml >>> <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml>> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml >>> <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml>> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml >> <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml>> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml >> <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml>> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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