HT3226 How can I safely clean my Macbook Pro's keyboard?
I see that there is a bit of dust under my keys and I would like to clean it off, but I do not know how to do it safely - meaning without damaging my Macbook. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
You have been mis-directed to the Desktop section of the forums.
Try re-posting over at > Notebooks: Apple Support Communities
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