Introduction
Sticky keyboard keys are a common problem with laptops, usually resulting from drink spillage, food crumbs, or other substances gumming up the keys. Fortunately, with this guide, it is an easy fix.
What you need
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Before getting started make sure to completely turn off your computer.
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Click on the apple in the upper left-hand corner of your computer screen. A drop down menu will appear.
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Click "shut down".
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Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to pry up sticky keys.
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Insert the spudger under the side of a key.
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Lift up.
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Use your fingers to twist the key off.
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When you are removing a key if one or both of these white plastic pieces come off the key board, don't worry. They are called key carriers and are very easy to put back on.
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If one part of the carrier is still in the keyboard, remove it so you have both in you hands.
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Look at the second picture and align the two piece then push them together. There should be a soft clicking sound.
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In the same alignment as the second picture, place the carrier in the spot on the keyboard where it came off and press firmly into place.
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Put soap and warm water in a cup.
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As you remove the keys, put them in the soapy water.
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Let the keys soak for 10 minutes.
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Optional: If your keys are particularly sticky use rubbing alcohol and a q-tip to wipe the back of the keys.
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Dry the keys completely with a paper towel.
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Pop the keys back on:
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First align the key and press firmly into place.
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Then, move your finger side to side until you hear a double clicking sound.
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