Where to buy Acer Switch Alpha 12 keyboard cover?

LovemyAlpha12
LovemyAlpha12 Member Posts: 13

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edited October 2023 in 2019 Archives
I would like one to protect keyboard cover from dust and food going in. Thanks. 

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
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    I use an adapter kit that connects to a handheld vacuum. It was an Amazon purchase several years ago. I don't think it would work well with a full sized vacuum, but the crevice tool should be good, especially if it has a brush on the end.
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  • Jack22
    Jack22 ACE Posts: 4,092 Pathfinder
    @LovemyAlpha12
    Check with the below link and check Acer store in the given link
    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/


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  • LovemyAlpha12
    LovemyAlpha12 Member Posts: 13

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    Jack22 said:
    @LovemyAlpha12
    Check with the below link and check Acer store in the given link
    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/


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    Thanks but looks like they still only sell the adaptor: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/CA/search?q=acer%20switch%20alpha%2012&s=30

    This device is good, but not as popular as Surface Pro or Macbook. Therefore, difficult to find a keyboard cover that fits. Guess I have to maintain cleanliness when using keyboard, make sure no food gets into it!
  • Jack22
    Jack22 ACE Posts: 4,092 Pathfinder
    edited July 2019
    LovemyAlpha12 said:
    Jack22 said:
    @LovemyAlpha12
    Check with the below link and check Acer store in the given link
    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
    Thanks but looks like they still only sell the adaptor: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/CA/search?q=acer%20switch%20alpha%2012&s=30

    This device is good, but not as popular as Surface Pro or Macbook. Therefore, difficult to find a keyboard cover that fits. Guess I have to maintain cleanliness when using keyboard, make sure no food gets into it!
    Yes, incase if anything goes in you can use vacuum to clean it.
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
  • LovemyAlpha12
    LovemyAlpha12 Member Posts: 13

    Tinkerer
    Jack22 said:
    LovemyAlpha12 said:
    Jack22 said:
    @LovemyAlpha12
    Check with the below link and check Acer store in the given link
    http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
    Thanks but looks like they still only sell the adaptor: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/CA/search?q=acer%20switch%20alpha%2012&s=30

    This device is good, but not as popular as Surface Pro or Macbook. Therefore, difficult to find a keyboard cover that fits. Guess I have to maintain cleanliness when using keyboard, make sure no food gets into it!
    Yes, incase if anything goes in you can use vacuum to clean it.
    What kind of vacuum do you use? Any recommended vacuums for multi-purpose, than just a keyboard vacuum? Thanks
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    I use an adapter kit that connects to a handheld vacuum. It was an Amazon purchase several years ago. I don't think it would work well with a full sized vacuum, but the crevice tool should be good, especially if it has a brush on the end.
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • LovemyAlpha12
    LovemyAlpha12 Member Posts: 13

    Tinkerer
    billsey said:
    I use an adapter kit that connects to a handheld vacuum. It was an Amazon purchase several years ago. I don't think it would work well with a full sized vacuum, but the crevice tool should be good, especially if it has a brush on the end.
    Thanks. Would be good if you can post a link to a similar product here for reference. 

    Guess no one so far knows how to find a keyboard cover for this model? ... That would solve all these issues...
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    There are lots of slightly different sized keyboards these days, with so many sized just to fit one form factor. They are often designed to work best with keyboards that have full travel keys and don't work as well with the chicklet style that we're using. Just turn it upside down and tap it a bit every so often, then use the vacuum when that doesn't seem to get enough of the junk out. :) My SA12 is pretty old now and I'm not having any dirt issues yet...
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • LovemyAlpha12
    LovemyAlpha12 Member Posts: 13

    Tinkerer
    billsey said:
    There are lots of slightly different sized keyboards these days, with so many sized just to fit one form factor. They are often designed to work best with keyboards that have full travel keys and don't work as well with the chicklet style that we're using. Just turn it upside down and tap it a bit every so often, then use the vacuum when that doesn't seem to get enough of the junk out. :) My SA12 is pretty old now and I'm not having any dirt issues yet...
    Hope Acer includes a keyboard cover in future products, doesn't have to be fancy, just a simple plastic gel that's easily washable to prevent food stain fingers or even water from going in. Replacement keyboard is $125 and not even sure if it is Acer approved.

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