space bar and h on keyboard dont work right

[starfoxx]

okay i have a dell wireless keyboard but i spilt soda on it i cleaned it up well but and wiped most of the sticky (probaly 2 late though) anyway my space bar and my h key are very sticky now and are annoying to use does anyone have any ideas on how to fix them i mounted them back exactly as they should be by factory default (IMO it may just be the button under the key)

[sr71000]

i'd pull the keyboard completely apart They're very simple to put back together for the most part That's my recommendation atleast (if you have a spare crappy keyboard i'd say pull that apart first and get an idea of the insides so you know what to expect...they're all very similar

[starfoxx]

i scared on this wireless because i have to worry bout not hurting the transmitter but ill try it from what i can tell it has this bar with 2 prongs that connect to the sppace bar as well can anyone confirm if this connect to the bottom of the space bar?

[starfoxx]

okay i fixed h doesnt seem to be as clean as i thougt right now im typingb with 3 keys off
btw the way hte real problem is hte space bar doesnt return to the top as fast as normal so i outrun the space bar sometimes its seem to be fixing it selklf so ill live with it for a day but if i take the keyboard apart what do you recmomend i clean (note i have never opened a keyboard so i dont what is what... sorry for double post)

[sr71000]

lol...it just pops off like a regular key, and then there is a metal bar that sort of holds it. just pop it off like a regular key and then slide it toward you..and the metal bar will slide out just like the enter key on the numlock pad if you'd like to try that first (atleast..usually like the enter key )

[starfoxx]

okay well i see how this one connects its weird but i think its just since i poped it off its not quite hooked how it was at the factory it appears you have to insert it at an angle and then turn it level but someting i did made it a bit stiffer than the other keys maybe i missed some soda im gonna have to open it now you guys got me wondering ill give oyu an update tommorrow its late here and i need sleep

[sr71000]

good luck!!!

[zepper]

To get rid of sugary residue, you should use very warm (but not too hot to put your hand in) DH2O (distilled water - less than $1. a gallon at WalMart, etc. around here) and flush until it's gone. Since it was Coke and there are also some citrus and other oils, add two or three drops of detergent per cup of very warm DH2O.
. If you don't totally get rid of it, on every humid muggy day you mayl once again have sticky keys... After the residue is gone, rinse again with warm DH20 then after draining and shaking off as much of the DH20 as possible and rinse with alcohol (70% rubbing is fine) to pick up any remaining water and carry it away.

.bh.

[RetroEvolute]

I'd probably just unplug it, soak it with water/antibacterial goodness, and then blow dry it, and then plug it back in when it's completely dry.

Hah... Just an idea...

[starfoxx]

im afraid to do either of those to a wireless keyboard since the power is always on (kinda) for now im gonna get a different keyboard and see if i can spot clean theese keys if nothing else ill see if i can get one under waranty