Windows 10: Cleaned my Keyboard, and Now it Doesn't Work?

Hello. I recently cleaned my keyboard, and now it is completely unresponsive. I bought a new wired keyboard, but I hate the feel. of it.

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Initiated the back up, cleaned it, and things doesn't work

I choose G: and D: only the drives, nothing else. The backup is only taking some of the folder. Among others, my OneDrive (D:\OneDrive) is NOT backed up, neither are any of the other default folders (I've moved them from C:\Users\Sverre to their respective
locations under the D-drive, directly or under OneDrive, depending on if I want OneDrive to back them up or not). Is this by default? Do I have to add them all (they get added when I set up the back up the first time, but I want everything on the D and G-drives,
so why should I add every single one of those folders)? If so, it's totally illogical and should be mentioned on the help page!

 

Initiated the back up, cleaned it, and things doesn't work

Did you bother reading the question? I'm not talking about OneDrive, but the internal Windows Backup program. OneDrive is working, no problems there.

 

How exactly did you clean it?

 

I used Spot Shot. My keyboard was filled with food.

 

You can getaway cleaning a keyboard with water (preferably distilled water), however chemical cleaners can be conductive even when dry. I would suggest thoroughly rinsing out the keyboard in distilled water (don't be scared to submerge it totally and shake vigorously) and then patiently letting it completely dry. Of course, there are no guarantees and this process might completely kill your keyboard.

 

The best way to clean is to spray the cleaner ON THE RAG, not the keyboard. And not that much.
If you have food or crud under the keys, get a can of air first. Or, if possible depending on the keyboard, pop the keys off and gently brush.
The actual keys can be soaked and wiped and put back on.

 

If the keyboard is not water proof you likely killed it.

Compressed air is always the best rout and you need to keep up with cleaning so it doesn't get that bad again.

 

Quote of the day for messy eaters?

 

Food for thought.. don't eat while using your computer. *Wink

 

Unless there is something else with that name, why would you use carpet cleaner on a keyboard?

Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover and Odor Eliminator: Official Site

 

Vacuum first.
Compressed air second.
Automotive electrical spray cleaner third. Evaporates instantly and does not harm electronics.
And believe it or not, most keyboards can be totally immersed in distilled water (distilled water does not conduct electricity – if you don't believe me take a bath in distilled water and have a friend throw in a plugged in toaster*Devil). As long as you let it dry thoroughly most keyboards will work fine.

 

I used a rag, but not using compressed air was not a good move. I guess it's just dead.

 

is this a joke?? *Biggrin *Biggrin

 

No it's not. Do some Google research if you don't believe. Distilled water is nonconductive and the only way it could harm a keyboard is if it is not fully dry before reuse.