Introduction: Clean a Computer Keyboard

This instructable will show you how to clean up a dirty computer keyboard

Step 1: Materials

*Dirty keyboard (green)
*2nd keyboard or picture for reference to key location
*Flathead screwdriver
*Plastic bowl (or other bowl to clean the keys)
*Paper Towel
*Old Toothbrush (that can be thrown away after)

Step 2: Cleaning

1. Remove all the keys with a flathead screwdriver

2. Place removed keys in a bowl partly filled with water

3. Use a toothbrush and brush between the rows

4. Use a screwdriver wrapped with paper towel to dry in between rows

Step 3: Assemble the Keyboard

After the keyboard has been cleaned :
1. Remove the keys from the water place on paper towel to dry

2. After the keys have dried, use the second reference keyboard to reattach all the keys
*Note if you don't have a second keyboard use this link for a pic http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/KB_United_States-NoAltGr.svg *

3. Plug it in and you're done

***Make sure you throw away the toothbrush***

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