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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
I don't see any issue, or better it's is all a matter of how you do it: if you use a mild vacuum cleaner (such as one of those for computers or one of those "dustbusters" for tables/cars) and don't insist too long on a fixed position, then I can't see how this could make any damage, particularly if done through the panel or keyboard.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
I think blowing air is more effective than vacuuming. Neither approach should cause any damage, as long as pressures are kept reasonable.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
Thanks for for asking about this! All my gigs are outdoors and often the stage is next to a road or next to sand dunes (under a tent with sides, at least!). The keyboard is noticeably a bit gritty after a gig, and I was just wondering about this same issue.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
Elias wrote:I think blowing air is more effective than vacuuming.
It might be more effective into driving dust into the sensors too?
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
From working with in IT and dealing with printers and similar device they all say use a vacuum cleaner not compressed air. So when possible I will use a small vacuum. Otherwise I will use compressed air from a distance not close then use a piece of t-shirt or some soft cloth to wipe things down. I also have a cloth keyboard cover for at night. I live in the desert so lots of very fine dust in the air.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
Ever blow canned air into your expensive keyboard or audio devices. Worst invention ever. Open it up and clean out the dust.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
I should probably clarify my previous suggestion:
Compressed air should only be used with the instrument opened up and all the sensitive parts removed.
Compressed air should only be used with the instrument opened up and all the sensitive parts removed.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
Always vacuumed my keyboards, includint all the holes, slots and spaces between the keys, buttons, etc.
Never had a problem even with strong vacuuming, in a couple of instances I actually noticed an improvement when some buttons were slightly misfunctioning (double-clicks or missing some clicks) and after vacuuming they were working flawlessly again.
If the keyboard (and your power grid) is properly grounded, I see no problem with static charges. Just vacuum with the instrument turned off, and before turning it on again touch it several times to discharge any static. Anyway, I think that with a few seconds of vacuuming it's VERY difficult to build up a static charge so strong that it burns the components.
Never had a problem even with strong vacuuming, in a couple of instances I actually noticed an improvement when some buttons were slightly misfunctioning (double-clicks or missing some clicks) and after vacuuming they were working flawlessly again.
If the keyboard (and your power grid) is properly grounded, I see no problem with static charges. Just vacuum with the instrument turned off, and before turning it on again touch it several times to discharge any static. Anyway, I think that with a few seconds of vacuuming it's VERY difficult to build up a static charge so strong that it burns the components.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
The power inlet of the NS2 (and some others) is a "figure of 8" connector, which has 2 connecting wires with NO ground...
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
Yeah, just clean the damn thing
Just use your common sense when doing so (don't put a bucket of water into the device)
Just use your common sense when doing so (don't put a bucket of water into the device)
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