What method can be used to remove stickiness from the ThinkPad X1 Yoga shift key?
What method can be used to remove stickiness from the ThinkPad X1 Yoga shift key?
5th gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga had a sticky substance on the keyboard, mainly affecting the right shift key. It was difficult to press and didn't release immediately. I've noticed many repair videos for other laptops but not for this model. Should I just remove the key cap, clean it with rubbing alcohol, and reinstall it carefully?
Because of the sugar or residue left on the keyboard keys, the main issue is preventing keypresses. Your choices are either to use an ultrasonic cleaner or replace the whole keyboard assembly. If you choose the latter, you must take the laptop apart, remove all power connections, let it dry after cleaning, and then put it back together. You should not use isopropyl alcohol because it can damage the plastic components over time.
It's a bit discouraging. I thought I could easily remove the key cap as shown in many videos. Still, I'm not ready to go through a full dismantling. A new ThinkPad sounds appealing, but perhaps considering a Lenovo-certified repair shop would be a better option.