advertisement
 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-13-2010, 10:31 AM #1
Mari's Avatar
Mari Mari is offline
Legendary
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 18,914
15 yr Member
Mari Mari is offline
Legendary
Mari's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 18,914
15 yr Member
Default I spilt watermelon on my computer keyboard a few days ago

Now the key board is not the same.
The parts of the key board that hit the watermelon juice are clickity clackity.

Does it matter? It is going to get worse? Or can I get used to it?
Should I order a new keyboard (I have an imac)?

M.
Mari is offline  

advertisement
Old 08-13-2010, 11:26 AM #2
waves's Avatar
waves waves is offline
Legendary
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,329
15 yr Member
waves waves is offline
Legendary
waves's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,329
15 yr Member
Red face

Dear Mari

this site walks you through cleaning a keyboard:

http://www.net4tv.com/voice/story.cfm?storyid=1032

i don't know if you want to try that. otherwise, i'd say just use the keyboard as is until it becomes unusable and then ... yes, replace it.

~ waves ~
waves is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
bizi (08-13-2010), Mari (08-13-2010)
Old 08-13-2010, 12:15 PM #3
Jomar's Avatar
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,686
15 yr Member
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
Jomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,686
15 yr Member
Default

A keyboard cleaning thread from our computer forum -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...light=keyboard

I always have a spare keyboard just in case...to use while favorite is drying out before I plug in back in.

but I have had to rinse mine under the facet a few times due to sticky liquids getting spilled in them....

I only took it apart if it still didn't work right after the good rinse & dry.
__________________
Search NT -
.
Jomar is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
Mari (08-13-2010), waves (08-13-2010)
Old 08-13-2010, 04:00 PM #4
waves's Avatar
waves waves is offline
Legendary
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,329
15 yr Member
waves waves is offline
Legendary
waves's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,329
15 yr Member
Thumbs up

good to know they can be rinsed under running water!

i have thought about that, but i would not have dared to do it!

~ waves ~
waves is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
Mari (08-13-2010)
Old 08-13-2010, 04:15 PM #5
Jomar's Avatar
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,686
15 yr Member
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
Jomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,686
15 yr Member
Default

I've done it with 4 diff keyboards and 2x with one of them -the 3rd time I tried it wasn't fixable but was a cheap one anyway.

just be sure to get it dry all the way & it's nice to have a spare one just in case..

If you have a real expensive one- taking it apart might be the better way to go.
__________________
Search NT -
.
Jomar is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
Mari (08-13-2010), waves (08-13-2010)
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Learned this from my computer tech guy! -fast-moving Conficker computer worm CoolAngel26 Computers and Technology 32 04-16-2009 10:45 AM
computer software update problem [computer humour] LavandulaCanadensis Computers and Technology 0 01-25-2009 06:24 AM
Locking keyboard / computer? Abbie Computers and Technology 4 04-16-2008 12:28 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:24 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.