My understanding is that a long time ago when
printed circuit boards were manufactured, at the
end of the process they were cleaned with some
sort of solvent. This became too damaging to
people and the environment, so most manufacturers
switched to a process that allowed the boards to
be cleaned with water.
Someone I knew spilled milk on their keyboard,
and telephoned me for advice. I told them to put
it into the sink and submerge it in water so that
the milk wouldn't dry, and I would come over,
open the keyboard, clean it, dry it, and close
it. They thought that I was crazy and never
wanted to see me again!
I dont have a dishwasher safe keyboard, but I
have run my dirty keyboard through the
dishwasher.
I can honestly say it worked. The keys were
clean and no longer sticky. When plugged into
the computer it worked fine. Having said that I
take no responsibility for what happens to your
keyboard if you try it. Turn off the settings
that control the heating coil so that the water
doesnt get any hotter than what normally comes
out of the faucet. Make sure you have it on the
top rack. Place it on the rack keys down and
give it a try. I dont remember if I used soap
or not. If you were going to replace the
keyboard anyway you might as well give it a try.
By the way, the keyboard is still going strong.
Bart
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: David Chessler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
* Original: FROM..... Kentski
I read a couple of days ago where some company is now selling a
*dishwasher-safe* keyboard! You know all that gunk and grit that
falls down in between the keys? On this new keyboard there is a
silicone membrane in between the keys and the innards of the thing
and you just stick the whole keyboard upside down in the dishwasher
whenever you want to clean it out. Cool!
> Kent
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