Laptop keys sticking

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Keys are physically hard to press or stay down after being pressed.

Symptoms
  • Sticky feel
  • Repeated characters
  • Crunchy sound
Possible Causes
  • Spilled liquid
  • Dust/Crumbs
  • Broken scissor switch

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Clean with Isopropyl Alcohol

Use a Q-tip with 90%+ alcohol to clean around the key.

2

Use Compressed Air

Blow out debris from under the keycaps.

3

Replace Individual Key

Carefully pop off the keycap and clean the mechanism.

When to See a Technician

Sugar-based spills (soda, juice) usually require a full keyboard replacement.

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