How to clean Keyboard for iMac G4

Have an old iMac (dome shape) G4 and white keyboard. Right now, I have some dirt lodged below the keys inside the keyboard.
Question: can I clean this up? take apart the keyboard?

Hi Joseph,
Apparently dismantling these keyboards is not for the fainthearted. If you're feeling brave have a look at: these instructions.
We have had some success cleaning our Apple Pro keyboard by disconnecting it (obviously!) and just gently tapping it around upsidedown, blowing into it, and using the vacuum cleaner crevice tool.
You have inadvertently posted your query in the iBook forum. You might get more constructive advice over in the iMac Flat Panel Forum. Not that you're not welcome here, you understand…
Best of luck,
Adrian

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