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    Loud space bars...sprayiing some lubricant under the key?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by str8flexed, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. str8flexed

    str8flexed Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking about trying this, but I think it might actually make it louder. Any input?
     
    str8flexed, Mar 27, 2009
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  2. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i don't think that will be a good idea at all.
     
    N00d13s, Mar 28, 2009
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    I really don't think you should be doing that...
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 28, 2009
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  4. mystery905

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    + 3

    10 characters
     
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    avanish11 Panda! ^_^

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    Agreed. Any liquid in the keyboard=bad.
     
    avanish11, Mar 28, 2009
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    What notebook is it?

    You could buy a replacement off e-bay for relatively low cost.
     
    mystery905, Mar 28, 2009
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    As the others had sait - liquid in a keyboard is not a good idea.

    You could theoreticaly remove the space bar and oil any moving pieces without any liquid "runnign away".
    However this will only work on a squeaky space bar.

    My SZ's keyboard is quite loud - but I like it :D

    Edit: what kind of noise is it?
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 28, 2009
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