How to clean surface pro keyboard keys

Cleaning your Microsoft device is necessary to keep dirt from interfering with its operation. Clean at least once a month, or more frequently if necessary.

Important:

Apply liquids to your mouse or keyboard only if absolutely necessary.

Before cleaning a gadget, make sure it is turned off (or the batteries are removed if it is a wireless device).

Cleaning your keyboard with disinfectants

To clean keyboards safely, use isopropyl alcohol (IPA). To clean the device, use a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with a 70% or less isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution.

Your keyboard should be clean.

1. To remove loose dirt and other debris, turn the keyboard upside down and tap it gently.
2. Blow dust and dirt from the surface and between the keys with a can of compressed air (available at picture and computer stores).
3. What’s the best way to keep my surface keyboard clean?
4. Maintenance of the cover and the keyboard
5. Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth moistened in water and mild soap. Liquids should not be applied to the Surface or the cover directly. To keep your Touch Cover or Type Cover looking excellent, repeat this process on a regular basis.
6. How can I keep my Surface Pro’s keyboard clean?
7. To remove loose dirt and other debris, turn the keyboard upside down and tap it gently. Blowing dust and dirt off the surface and between the keys using compressed air (available at picture and computer stores) is a good idea. Alternatively, you can use a dusting brush to gently suction the top of your keyboard.
8. What is the best way to clean my Surface Pro keyboard?
9. MS recommends using a soft, clean microfibre cloth and a small amount of warm, softly soapy water (I use dish soap). Rub in a circular motion with a soft touch. If you’re a heavy user, the dullness and stains on the alcantara tend to remain pretty visible. Gentle soap is advised by Microsoft.
10. Is it possible to remove keys from the keyboard on the Surface Pro?
11. You’ll want to pull on the top part of the keys because the snaps are on the upper side. I discovered that carefully pulling them out with your thumb on the key’s surface and a tool (knife, screwdriver, etc.) underneath the keys top is the best method.

What’s wrong with my Surface Pro’s keyboard?

For a minimum of 15 seconds, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons. The screen may flash the Surface logo or other things throughout the 15 seconds, but keep the buttons pressed. Surface 3 or Surface Pro 1/2/3 should be turned off when you release them. Turn it on normally after waiting at least 10 seconds.

What can I do if my keyboard isn’t working?

By hitting Ctrl + Alt + Del and then selecting the “Lock” option, you may lock a Windows PC from your keyboard. Windows can be locked using the Windows Key + L command if you only wish to use the keyboard. Surfaces don’t seem to enjoy orange juice as much as I do. That is something I could have told you before, but following a dumb spill yesterday morning, I can now speak from experience. Whatever your purpose for cleaning your keyboard/type cover, you’ll only find Microsoft’s official advice of 70% isopropyl alcohol applied to a microfiber cloth or compressed air, etc. if you search on Google (before this post). A deep clean has nothing to do with it. There were a few  articles concerning type cover 2’s with apple juice and comments that one shouldn’t risk removing keys, but they weren’t conclusive and weren’t about SP3 type cover. Here’s how it went for me:

When detecting sticky keys after the orange juice dried, I tried to get some water and 91 percent isopropyl alcohol in between the keys. It’s not enough to cause harm, but it’s enough to get in the way of the keys. This did not work, but it also did not damage the keyboard. That could be a useful tidbit for long-term use. As a result, I made the decision to examine the keys in preparation for their removal. For leverage around the keys and to orient myself, I used a Swiss army knife. You’ll want to tug on the top of the keys because the snaps are on the upper part.

I discovered that carefully pulling them out with your thumb on the key’s surface and a tool (knife, screwdriver, etc.) underneath the keys top is the best method. This helps to ensure that when the snap eventually breaks, you don’t yank it out too quickly and break something. Simply push down (towards the mousepad) and peel the key up. The keys are all oriented the same way. The larger keys (spacebar, shifts, enter, and so on) have two metal joints that you must gently pry out of their hinges, and they’re a little more difficult to reinstall.

Metal teeth are on both sides of the little keys (F-keys, up and down d-pad keys), but they come out and go in just like regular keys. I was able to pop most of the keys back in after cleaning them and the scissor-switch/joints with q-tips and isopropyl alcohol. Unfortunately, during the removal of the 28 keys, two of them shattered. The keys’ snap “teeth” are extremely small and appear to be delicate. They broke on the first key I removed (since I didn’t know how to remove them yet) and a key after I gained confidence (removed two quickly without my thumb stabilizing). The majority, on the other hand, was spared. Finally, keys from Type Cover 3 can be removed. It’s a delicate procedure, but it might be so hazardous that it’s not worth it, because all it takes is one damaged key.