Cleaning keyboard on hp pavillion model a6712f

I want to know if and how to remove the keys from my keyboard in order to clean it. I have an hp pavillion, model a6712f, Vista Home Premium with 64 bit.
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Hello WONDER40,
You to clean your keyboard, is that correct? I will be happy to help you.
Here are 4 documents that I was able to locate that will help you clean your keyboard the right way.
Clean keyboard 1
Clean keyboard 2
Clean keyboard 3
Clean keyboard 4
I hope this helps you, let me know if you have further questions.
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