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i cleaned my wireless keyboard with windex and now it won't work

i cleaned my wireless keyboard with a windex wipe and now it won't work - any ideas?

iMac, iOS 6.1.4, wireless keyboard

Posted on Jul 8, 2013 6:29 AM

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Jul 8, 2013 6:48 AM in response to conniefrank

You should never clean any computer component with any kind of solvent. Windex does indeed contain ammonia, and it is never recommended to come anywhere near electronics (it will ruin a computer monitor screen too - wrecks havoc on the various anti-glare and other coatings on monitors, TVs and such).


As mentioned, you have very likely ruined the keyboard now.

Jul 8, 2013 9:59 AM in response to conniefrank

I have used Windex or a Windex-like product on all my keyboards without any problems. Except I didn't spray it directly on, but instead used a very lightly Windex-dampened paper towel or Q-Tip,which caused absolutely no harm. I supspect you got it much too wet and it's gone into the contacts. If it isn't allowed to get into the contacts, it's perfectly safe for the plastic. Of course, don't use it on the screen.

i cleaned my wireless keyboard with windex and now it won't work

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