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1) How to Clean a Keyboard Spill:
The problem: You get a little too animated playing 'World of Warcraft' and spill something on your keyboard.
The fix: First, lightly shake the keyboard to remove excess liquid. Then, leave it upside down overnight, or preferably, for 24 hours, to drain and dry. These two steps should solve a water spill, but, if the substance is sticky, like soda, then use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the letter keys. Next, using cotton swabs moistened with water, clean the sticky spots. If all else fails, try putting it in the dishwasher. This will void all warranties, so, again, try it only as a last resort before you go out and spend your hard-earned money on another one.
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Subscribe to commentsMelMar 14th 2009 3:23PM
WOULDN'T IT BE BETTER TO CLEAN STICKEY SPOTS ON KEY BOARD WITH Q-TIP AND ALCHOL?
DennisMar 14th 2009 3:32PM
Will not work if your keyboard is a Laptop.
HowardMar 14th 2009 4:04PM
Warm water with a dish detergent and a soft brush. Wash board, rinse well and dry well, will work.
PatriciaMar 14th 2009 4:14PM
I managed to spill half a cup of coffee in my laptop. My good friend is an IT dude. He told me the first step is to unplug the laptop and remove the battery. I handed it over to him. He took the entire computer apart and cleaned it with a cotton swab and isopropal alchohol. I think it may be a better idea to use alchohol because it dries faster.
Props to Oz. You saved my computer, dude!
JMENUISMar 14th 2009 4:16PM
From an old computer tech. If water is spilled on a keboard just do as stated above turn it upside down and let it dry for a day or two. However if it is pepsi, coke or other sticky sodas quick action is required since once this stuff dries you will have keys that will push down but won't come back up because it will turn to thick sticky syrup. First rinse thoroughly under running water or even better a shower turning upside down frequently. Then turn upside down and let sit for an hour or two. Then douse thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol then turn over and leave for 24-48 hours. If the keys operate without p[hysically sticking then hook back up to the computer and see if it operates electrically. If so then you are done. If it operates intermittantly or erratically then dry an additional day or so. If it still will not opereate or is erratic then buy a new one but this is rarely necessary. One word of caution. If your keyboard has a lcd readout or a display of any kind the alcohol could cloud the plastic cover over the readout. But this is no problem for standard keyboards. And as someone else said if yours is a laptop how about taking it to a qualified repair shop since all bets are off.
leola wigginsMar 14th 2009 5:00PM
what should you do if you spilled isopropyl alcohol on the keyboard part of laptop
shirley schmittlerMar 30th 2009 10:37PM
hey, i was off work 2 day. heard of this & here i am. hope i know someone here!!!