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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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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
You'll be fine vacuuming the OUTSIDE of the machine (except for maybe knobs coming off and disappearing into the vacuum cleaner). If static discharge were an issue on the front panel, the design team would desperately need to be fired.
Regarding the INSIDE of digital electronics, I would never vacuum any circuit board with chips on it, as static discharge can definitely damage things at that scale. Compressed air only, here.
Regarding the INSIDE of digital electronics, I would never vacuum any circuit board with chips on it, as static discharge can definitely damage things at that scale. Compressed air only, here.
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Re: Is it safe to vacuum-clean a keyboard?
analogika wrote:You'll be fine vacuuming the OUTSIDE of the machine (except for maybe knobs coming off and disappearing into the vacuum cleaner). If static discharge were an issue on the front panel, the design team would desperately need to be fired.
I can't tell from pictures of the OLEDs and LCDs (on older units) if Nord puts a glass window in the chassis to protect the OLED/LED glass. I suspect not. So I suggest caution around the displays. Always touch the metal chassis (to discharge static electricity) before touching the glass (if you wish to clean it).
The dielectric breakdown strength of glass is only about 10kV/mm. If you can feel a static discharge on your finger, it exceeds 3.5kV, so discharges exceeding 10kV are easily possible. Be extra careful with metal items (e.g., vacuum nozzles or screwdrivers) - their sharp edges and low electrical resistance concentrate charges and produce higher voltages. -- Make sure your vacuum nozzle/brush is non-conductive (e.g., plastic, horsehair).
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