Keys are still sticky after cleaning

help

I spilled juice on it and i went and used cotton swabs and put rubbing alchohol 8n the keys then pressed them a bunch and 3 keys are still sticky should i like pour a little bit of alchohol in

Posted Oct 26, 2020, 1:05 AM UTC

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Wishbone51•

What flavor?

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narbss•

Keep cleaning the keys that are still sticky. They obviously got a good coating that your original clean didn’t remove!

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afixityOP•

My dumbass meant switches not keys

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BigHatNoSaddleZealios/Hako Royal Clears/Box Navy•

Pull all the keycaps off and put them through the dishwasher at medium (delicate) heat.

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afixityOP•

My dumbass meant switch my bad

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BigHatNoSaddleZealios/Hako Royal Clears/Box Navy•

Is fine! I'm assuming the switches are soldered in the board and you cant take them out. Take the keys off and do a wash (dishwasher or soak)

Unscrew your PCB from the case.

Technically you CAN use soapy water on a pcb with switches, but you'd need to give it a huge rinse, 2 weeks drying and there are rust issues .

A better way is to get a LOT of isopropyl alcohol, and soak your pcb/ switches in a dish until the sticky is all off. You absolutely must let it all dry otherwise it will short when it comes on again. This is definitely several days.

Check out the FAQ here too.

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laq64•

pour a little bit of alcohol in the switch and spam

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