Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Compressed Air
• Method 2 of 3: Knife
• Method 3 of 3: Cotton swab / cotton swab
• Tips
• Warnings

Oh no! You just discovered a sticky key on your keyboard. What are you doing? Relax - just read this article and get this action key working.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Compressed Air

1. 1 Take out a bottle of compressed air. They are usually sold at any office supply store.
2. 2 Open the cover. (There is usually one to prevent the content from spraying when used by people or traffic bumps before purchase).
3. 3 Follow the directions on the bottle. Spray underneath the actuator or keys until wobbly. It is recommended to let her (s) dry completely before trying to use the keyboard again.

Method 2 of 3: Knife

1. 1 Take a dull knife (like a butter knife). Use it to slightly nudge the source of the fallback key out from under the key (s). Usually it's a crumb or something small like this:
   • Be careful not to break the key; this should be done very carefully.

Method 3 of 3: Cotton swab / cotton swab

1. 1 Buy cotton swabs / cotton swabs from your pharmacy or supermarket. Get some compressed air as well.
2. 2Spray some compressed air onto cotton swabs / cotton swabs.
3. 3 Sand the keyboard. Use a damp but not wet cloth to wipe the keyboard. Remove any stickiness and dirt that is visible.
4. 4 Focus on sunken keys. Gently push the cotton swabs / cotton swabs under the sunken keys. Try to lift them gently so they move a little again.
5. 5 Spray any adhering areas that compressed air cannot reach. You may need to switch between cotton swabs / cotton swabs and compressed air.
6. 6 Ready.

Tips

1. If all else fails, bring your laptop or keyboard to a computer store. Store sellers usually have a special cleaning agent for this task.

Warnings

• Be very careful when using the knife method as you may break the key.