Powerbook Keyboard question

[Nspace]

I was wondering if anyone know if you can take off the keys on a powerbook keyboard.

I had a little drop of coke go down underneaththe far right arrow, and it is a bit sticky, is there a way to take the key off to clean underneath or does anyone know of another method.

Thanks in advance.

 

[virividox]

its quite difficult to pry them out; but be careful if you break a hinge you have to replace the entire keyboard

 

[jrober]

Depending on where the drop is on the keyboard, a damp strip of cloth passing under the button and pulled back and forth should dampen and then wipe away the coke. Don't pull upwards too hard though as the key may pop off as noted in the previous answer.

I have done this on another keyboard not a PowerBook and it worked well.

John

 

[friarbayliff]

You may be able to slide an ear swab under the key. Put a small amount of rubbing alcohol on it and slip it under there.

 

[Macmaniac]

I have found a small flat head screw driver is the best way for getting keys off. You push on one end of the lever causing it to pop out then you can remove the keys, although replacing keys on the newer PBs is harder then the older PBs and iBooks.

 

[cmontene]

How to put a key back in place

My 9 month pulled a key out of my G4. I see the two hinges and understand
how it should go back, but have not been able to put it in place.
I am afraid of breaking something. Is there a trick to this?

Thanks