after reading the intensely complicated dismantling of keyboard that David so kindly pointed us to online (he sent me a pdf version for some reason cdn't access the site) , I am with you Rick. That's just what I did... popped the keys and cleaned good. It really needed it. Now I AM ASKING ANOTHER QUESTION: does anyone have a keyboard vcover that they type on that they really love that fits well , and if so, where did you get it? I could not believe the dust and dirt under the keys. thanks Kub In a message dated 2/6/03 8:49:29 PM, Cube at lists.themacintoshguy.com writes: << I think in my case I'll just pop some keytops off and dump out the "keyboard plaque". >>