Best way to clean an Amiga keyboard?

Unknown_K · 03 April 2009, 09:52

My a3000 keyboard seems to have a few stuck keys, if you push in hard and wiggle your finger they come to life but only when you do that. What is the best way to clean it?

StevenJGore · 03 April 2009, 10:06

Take it all apart, and remove the circuit board. Then wash all the keys, springs, and the two halves of the keyboard with warm soapy water. Wipe the contacts on the board with isopropyl alcohol, and then put it all back together! I've done this with over half a dozen different Amiga keyboards, and it makes them look as good as new. This method doesn't remove any yellowing, though.

Steve.

alexh · 03 April 2009, 10:14

Dishwasher then airing cupboard for a few days.

Jope · 03 April 2009, 10:30

Don't put it in the DW with dirty dishes, though. :-)

whiteb · 03 April 2009, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

Dishwasher then airing cupboard for a few days.

Yeah and the rinse aid makes it sparkle clear

alexh · 03 April 2009, 10:40

Removing the keys before dishwashing can help get rid of those stubborn pubes and sandwich crumbs.

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03 April 2009, 10:06	#2
StevenJGore Amiga Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Age: 46 Posts: 726	Take it all apart, and remove the circuit board. Then wash all the keys, springs, and the two halves of the keyboard with warm soapy water. Wipe the contacts on the board with isopropyl alcohol, and then put it all back together! I've done this with over half a dozen different Amiga keyboards, and it makes them look as good as new. This method doesn't remove any yellowing, though. Steve.

03 April 2009, 10:14	#3
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	Dishwasher then airing cupboard for a few days.

03 April 2009, 10:30	#4
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	Don't put it in the DW with dirty dishes, though. :-)

03 April 2009, 10:40	#6
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	Removing the keys before dishwashing can help get rid of those stubborn pubes and sandwich crumbs.

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