Take the 2-minute tour ×  I have some scratches on my A key. I
don't actually know where it came from but it looks deep and
melted. Could it have actually melted due to the screen heat?
And if so, why only that letter?  Also, is there a way to easily
clean the keyboard? Or do i have to disassemble my notebook and
put it all back together again?  share|improve this question add
comment  1 Answer  Could it have "melted" due to the screen
heat?  No. Impossible.  Also, is there a way to easily clean the
keyboard?  You can pop out the keys if you like (see this
YouTube clip). I would advise against pulling out the entire
keyboard as you won't be able to clean it any quicker and may
damage it (depending on your dexterity) in the process. It is
also a lengthy process that requires removal of the logicboard
(hit up iFixit for details). Technically, the keyboard is
attached to the top panel of the notebook (unlike the pre-
unibody MacBook Pros).  As for a cleaning solution, you can use
any monitor cleaner or a high con