Introduction
Tools
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Turn the keyboard over and slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows slightly, and then lift the cover away.
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Use a thumbnail or a pick to separate the clips around the periphery between the black and white plastic parts.
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There are 4 clips on the top, 2 on either side, and 5 along the bottom. If you do the sides and top first, the bottom should slide out.
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Don't separate the top and bottom immediately, since there are a couple of cables (near the touch pad) that connect between the two.
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The smaller of the two cables is for the touchpad. Lift the catch on its connector in order to slide it out.
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The larger cable is for the key matrix. Just pull it out from the connector (friction fit).
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This is as far as you can easily disassemble the keyboard. To go further requires removing 12 screws and 35 plastic rivets. This is not recommended.
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To clean the keyboard of liquid, I suggest holding it over a sink with the touchpad side up, then spraying plenty of isopropyl alcohol from the back, avoiding the touch-pad area (you may wish to mask it off). Let dry completely before reassembling.
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If keys still do not function after cleaning, then it is possible that traces on the key matrix have become corroded. This is not repairable, since the key matrix is a sealed unit. It consists of 3 layers of plastic that are sealed together. Unfortunately, it is not 100% sealed to prevent entry of liquids.
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The keys can be popped out easily enough by pushing from the back side. This exposes the key matrix.
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3 comments
Very helpful! I combined this and cleaning the battery compartments with a white vinegar drenched Q-Tip to clean out some old battery corrosion, and now it turns on!
any way you could send me a pic of the backside of the battery cover? i’d like to try to recreate it with a 3d printer
codycnelson@gmail.com :)