Computer Keyboard Worn Out Again

I'm on a laptop, so I don't have a keyboard, per se (I guess I would call mine a keypad?). After owning it for about 2 years now, I have only had one key casualty: My F8 key. Luckily, I'm not one for using function keys very often, so I don't really notice it. While my keys are not worn off, I do notice this sticky "gunk" on most keys. This leads me to believe that my hands are much more dirty than I think, so maybe I am washing my hands wrong or something. As for your last question, I believe keyboards can be bought for pretty cheap these days, and I think that repairing your current one would be quite tedious for a few reasons. You'd have to buy the paint if you don't have it already, and then wait for it to dry afterwards. Unless you have the paint already and like doing DIY stuff, I'd just get a new one.

Mine is still readable. I use silicon on the keyboard so my finger did not touch the keaybord directly. It also keep my keyboard covered from dust.

Certain keyboards loose their letters sooner then others. I has a back up keyboard that started loosing it's letters after a few months of use, so I used a permanent ink fine liner to write in the letters. I have an old keyboard, at least 10 years old, it has a lot of use, it has been used by basically everyone at home and the key still look new, so sometimes it has to do with luck I suppose. If your keyboard is still working fine and the only problem is the letters, a DIY trick is to print out the letters on a transparent slide and cut them out and stick them on add a layer of clear nail varnish to coat the letters. This was a trick used at one of the computer rooms I used because to replace 10 or 20 keyboards each time turned out expensive and this way only when they broke were they replaced.

I've never had that happen--either with my laptops or my desktop. I had one laptop that had a couple keys pop off; however, I've never had the letters wear off. I always use my computers a lot, too.

I suggest you buy a new one if you mind the letters. The keyboard is not so expensive. If you don't want to buy a new one, you can use a white nite writer pen to write the letter on it. I heard someone did it like that.

I seems you type very hard on your keyboard.lol. I usually not type so hard. Maybe you can just buy a new keyboard instead of doing painting on it? If the painting fade away again? I just know one of the best painting in the world which good car use DUPOO paint. thanks.

I think the keyboard in the store wasn't that expensive in price. I got mine, a USB keyboard for the price around $10.00, and it works pretty good too. Usually, my keyboard can last long around more than 4 years, and all the letters and symbols are readable still. So, If you can afford a new keyboard, why not get one?

You must be doing a lot of typing, more than the usual. I had my keyboard for more than 3 years and it looked as good as new. I think it's better for you to get a new keyboard instead of trying to paint the letters. Firstly it'll be quite a delicate job and you're definitely not going to get them the right size and shape if you going to paint by hand. The result will look awful. Also imagine the time spent to get this done. Anyway, there are keyboards with keys that cannot fade. They may be a bit more expensive but perhaps you could consider. Have a nice day.

My laptop keyboard alphanumeric keys are still visible. I have been using it for around 7-8 years already! However, the "a" key is getting out of place from time to time. This probably is due to me overworking and using the "a" key. But still, the keyboard is still useable and manageable. I think that you should put in a keyboard pad cover. The one made of plastic, so that you can replace as necessary and as often as you want.

my laptop is just 6 months old and of course it really works perfectly so far. the good thing about having a desktop computer is that almost parts of it are replaceable. for your keyboard my advice is that you can purchase a stickers (alphanumeric stickers) that is suited to your keyboard. have it stick on your keyboard and that's it your problem is done.

There are stickers available in market with letter on them. Just go to market buy those stickers and paste them on your keyboard. You don't have to buy new keyboard each time. It will help you and won't wear off easily.