Roger Mac said:
Hey guys.
Bought some used keyboards. Nice boards, but definitely used for gigging. No problem, that's my intent. But how can I get rid of the smoke smell?
Thanks.
I'd recommend taking the thing apart as much as you are comfortable---at least pull the bottom off and drop the action (as a unit---don't try to take off individual keys!) and all the major circuit boards. Don't unplug any connectors if you can help it, and be sure to take careful notes about where every screw goes!
Once you have at least some of the big pieces accessible, blow everything clean with an air compressor to the maximum extent possible.
Next, Wipe down all the interior surfaces of the case, the keys, and similar with a slightly damp, static-free, lint-free cloth. (Don't worry. Water isn't particularly conductive. Just to be safe, though, you should use distilled water if possible, and do not add anything to it!!!!) Make sure you slip the rag between the keys, too, if possible.
At this point, you may elect to wipe the circuit boards. If you do, I'd do it now while it's still rainy here in CA. If it's a dry season, static could be a significant risk, particularly in SoCal. Given a choice, I'd probably recommend not wiping the boards unless you are comfortable with electronics repair work, as it isn't too hard to break components loose from circuit boards if you aren't used to working around those sorts of things....
Once you've done that, let it dry for 24 hours (outside in the sun, if possible) and reassemble everything. Wipe the outside down with pledge wipes.
