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    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by th3van, Jan 19, 2010.

  1. th3van

    th3van Notebook Consultant

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    Dammit, I just dropped a big crumb in my SXPS 16 keyboard. Like, third time this has happened in recent memory. Is there no easy way to get crumbs out? The spaces between keys are too small to do anything with.
     
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    LordRasta Notebook Consultant

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    You know those cans of compressed air? Blow them out with that.
     
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  3. th3van

    th3van Notebook Consultant

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    Are you sure it works though with this model? The keys are awfully close together.
     
    th3van, Jan 19, 2010
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  4. LordRasta

    LordRasta Notebook Consultant

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    Air gets into anything. Point the nozzle at your keyboard and pull the trigger.
     
    LordRasta, Jan 19, 2010
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    Just wash it. :D
     
    daraj, Jan 19, 2010
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    When you know you will not be using your computer for a few days, get a powerwasher from walmart and hose everything down, then let it dry for 2-3 days so that you do not burn the circuit burn when you start it up. lol j/k don't try that!

    I found it best to turn the keyboard upside down and gently shake out any crumbs. Then use the compressed air can to blow to your hearts content.
     
    jb1007, Jan 19, 2010
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