Microsoft Wireless 2000 Keyboard - dissasembly and repair by Anders Radek

Yesterday I dropped half a glass of water in my keyboard.
I was to impatient to let it fully dry on the heating.
So I actually used a hairdryer, but overdid.
So be carefull or better not use a heating fan on such a keyboard because the result was my space-key got stuck every third to fifth time.
There was a solution needed: I dissamsembled they keyboard and fixed the issue.
See yourself!

[@senthil13nda]

The video was quite helpful. It had so many screws. I was trying to pry it open with 3 screws still in place before watching the video.

[@andersradek]

You're welcome. I am very glad I could help.

[@pieternaude1469]

Thanks, wow way more work than I have time for right now, but I will save your video for the future.

[@andersradek]

Oh, I only had to do that much because I tried to dry it with a hairdryer and the space key bent... 😫

[@senthil13nda]

One caution, there are 2 screw lengths used; shorter screws to be used in the edge away from monitor else it can cause minor damage

[@CroakandCrow]

Can't believe you didn't snap the keys by pulling them up like that, good job

[@andersradek]

I was very cautious in the beginning. Especially with them. But found out they are very flexible. I took my time.. two and a half hours. It's always good to do such things, when you are not in a hury!

[@CroakandCrow]

@@andersradek you're inspirational

[@andersradek]

That's what I want to be. Boundaries you most of the time set by yourself. 😉

[@koprolith]

Thank you a lot! I got one of those like 8 or so years Back for 15€ and was surprised to See them sell for >50€ now...never Change a running system 😂

[@andersradek]

Nice! Did you have to repair yours?

[@thestrokesz]

Very helpful, Thank you

[@andersradek]

You're welcome. Maybe next time you do something similar just make a video.

[@andersradek]

If anyone is interested in this keyboard. I found some videos where this keyboard described in general. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ2ZfpqinNWcqqc by kzbin.info And kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGLSpXpjebZlf8k by kzbin.info

[@lucumapapaya]

Hi, where buying dongle for keyborad please

[@andersradek]

"Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 2000 is not Bluetooth compatible and the receiver donlge is paired at the factory. So there is no option to buy a replacement receiver dongle to pair the keyboard." Did you loose it or is it broken? There are tutorials in the net for repairing broken dongles.

[@jeffwu2005]

it's all plastic, just wash it and let it dry. anyway, thanks for the video.

[@andersradek]

Good tip!