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Mobile auto detailing experts can fix a key scratch, restoring the appearance of your vehicle. Begin by looking at the key and identifying any issues. Then test the key to ensure it's working correctly. 1. Take off the cap from the key. Keyboards are susceptible to wear and tear resulting from regular use. They might collect dust, food, hair, and other particles that could cause malfunction. Cleaning your keyboard will help eliminate these particles and prolong the life of your keyboard. First, turn off your computer and then disconnect the keyboard if it is possible. This will prevent accidental commands from being typed when you're using the keyboard. Find a clear area in which you can place all the keys. This will make it much easier to reattach the keys when you are done. If you don't own an instrument to remove keycaps you can try a butter knife or flathead screwdriver. You can also make use of a paperclip bent into an "U-shape" to attach it to the key. Once you've removed the keycaps wash them off and clean the keyswitch. You can also clean key stems. They are the little towers that stick out of the faceplate. To clean the faceplate, use a cotton swab which has been submerged in isopropyl. Avoid getting alcohol on the printed area of the key since it could damage it. After you've cleaned the key, it's time to reattach it. Start in the upper left corner, and work your way down each row one key at a time. If you're using a new keycap, make sure you align it with the keyswitch and press down equally on the sides to snap it in place. When you're reattaching the cap pay attention to larger keys like the enter and space bar. These keys are attached to a bar of metal which can be damaged if not handled with care. After you've put all the keycaps back onto the keyboard, test the keys by pressing down on them. You should hear a click, and feel the key pressing down normally when it's reattached properly. If not then you might need to try reattaching it or consult an expert. 2. Clean is the most important thing. It could be due to a variety of reasons why a key is sticky or mushy, however, most often it's because the key isn't inserted properly in its base or key mechanism. The most effective way to resolve this issue is to make use of a flathead screwdriver or butter knife to cut the corner of the key off. The key will fall off in a snap. You can clean it by washing it with alcohol or water. If keys are rusty, you can clean them using lemon and salt or put them in the solution of water and vinegar to remove iron particles that cause rust. Before doing anything, make sure to close down your computer and unplug it if you need to. It is essential to ground yourself as well as the last thing you would want to do is harm electronic components with static electricity. Start by wiping the entire key and its surroundings using an unlinty cloth that you've wrung out well to avoid getting any moisture between the keys. Use an easy cleaning solution since stronger cleaners could harm the plastic. Use a cotton swab that has been dipped in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to wipe the edge of the key. Be sure not to get any of the alcohol on the print as this could cause discoloration or even remove the letters off your keys. You can also purchase an electronic cleaning brush purchased from a general store to help get rid of stubborn dirt and debris. You can also purchase items in a gel consistency which can be sprayed on your keyboard and then peeled away. This will remove any loose debris between your keys. If your key is sticky or mushy, even after you've tried the solutions above it could be time to replace it. Depending on the type of key, this may be a fairly simple process or it can be more complicated. You might have to disassemble the entire key mechanism to take out the old key and put the new one in its place. 3. Reattach the keycap We don't think about our keys until they're damaged or locked in the car. It can be a huge problem, but it's possible to fix it and save money. Try using compressed air to blow off any debris or dust that might be blocking the switch. If this doesn't work, you can try prying the cap off of the key and cleaning it. Use a plastic prying item, such as credit cards or a Spudger (you can also employ a butter knife in the event of a need). You should also have a small tool such as the toothpick or tweezers for cleaning the tiny grooves on the key. After cleaning the key, reattaching the keycap will allow you test it. If the key is still not responding, then you might have to replace the switch on the key. If your keyboard is too old or the switch is damaged, you'll need an alternative. You can also solder it in place. This isn't an easy fix, but it's usually the only one if the key is no longer working. Dust accumulation beneath the key is one of the most frequent causes for a key not to work. You can clean the area to get rid of any dirt and debris. Another common reason for a key to cease working is because the key switch has become damaged. This could happen when water or another liquid is introduced into the key switch. It can cause corrosion, which will eventually eat away the pins and connectors of the circuit board. To avoid this happening, you can clean the circuit board with contact cleaner before replacing the key. This will make the switch more resistant to corrosion, and will make it easier to take it off and solder a new switch. If you're not comfortable doing this yourself then you can take the laptop to an electronics repair shop to have it repaired. They'll tell you whether or not your key switch is able to be saved, and be in a position to replace it if needed. 4. Test the key It can be a hassle, and even dangerous, when a key won't work to start your car. It can also be expensive in the event that you need to purchase an additional key fob. Before you rush to the auto or electronics store try a few quick fixes. The first thing to do is try using an alternate key to confirm that your original one is actually the problem. This will help you identify the issue and save money in the end. If the key doesn't work, you must disassemble it to determine what's wrong. The key cap, the key carriage and key pad are the three primary parts of most keys. Each of these parts can cause a variety of issues with the key. The most common issue is that the cap of the key might be loose or slanted, which could hinder it from snapping back into place when you press down on the key. It is usually fixed by re-seating the cap. A dirty or damaged key pad or key carriage is a different possibility. g28carkeys are hard to repair but can be cleaned using a toothpick and a tweezer. You should be careful not to harm any internal parts as this could cause the key to stop working completely. You can also attempt the test of a key rollover. This test checks whether or not the key can register a variety of keys at the same time. This is done by pressing several keys at once and then determining whether they all register correctly. If any keys fail to register, they could require cleaning or replaced. Lastly, you can replace the battery in your key fob. This is an inexpensive and quick way to test your keys. It will also allow you to determine if have a dead battery, or a damaged switch. 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