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using virtual keyboard. some keys not functioning. before i look it up does it require complete disassembly or should i be able to lift each faulty key and its assembly from front? TIA

let it dry off and put it in the fridge for a day, should be fine.

ok what does fridging do?

keeps it nice and cool and lets the circuit boards dry off thoroughly

I had a Chromebook that my gf spillt a can of diet coke over. It was sorted. Not sure how. But don't panic.

no not panicked thanks, not a lot tea, just a few keys on one side a bit soggy and malfunctioning.

Any sugar in the tea ?

AlcoholBrazil wrote: ↑Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:06 pm Any sugar in the tea ?

No, I've just left it alone for the moment using a mini wireless keyboard instead but a lot of the keys have come back anyway after drying off. Don't think the fridge did much tbh but's then it's fairly crammed. Will get some electrical contact cleaner and blast those keys that are probably are still malfunctioning in a day or two.

'Tea'

antdad wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:36 am

AlcoholBrazil wrote: ↑Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:06 pm Any sugar in the tea ?

No, I've just left it alone for the moment using a mini wireless keyboard instead but a lot of the keys have come back anyway after drying off. Don't think the fridge did much tbh but's then it's fairly crammed. Will get some electrical contact cleaner and blast those keys that are probably are still malfunctioning in a day or two.

just leave it, youve just got some circuit boards damp is all, theyll dry out.

ok

It's too late now, but next time you spill your drink on a keyboard turn the keyboard upside down as quick as possible to let as much of the water as possible drip off it. People recommend using rice to absorb the moisture, not sure if you're supposed to put it on the outside or open it up and put the rice on the circuit board - if you do, just make sure to clean it all off again before powering it up or you'll get fried rice.

I agree about turning it over. Worth running a q tip in the gaps between the keys.
Not sure about the fridge advice because a fridge has moisture.
if you have an airing cupboard that's a good choice. Put on shelf and leave it open and upside down.

Turned it upside down immediately to drip dry. Fridge didn't seem to work because as you say it's fairly damp or at least mine is. Waited a couple of weeks and still some important keys were still playing up. Used a mini wireless keyboard for a while, still no joy. Blasted it with contact cleaner, still no joy so bought a replacement keyboard for a tenner or so.

Fiddly, try to avoid removing the ribbon connectors between components if you can. Unscrew and lift off what you can to gain access.