11 Quick Fixes for Gadget Disasters
Dropping your cell phone in the pool (or worse) or spilling coffee on your computer keyboard doesn't necessarily mean that you have to buy a new one. Such last-minute disasters happen all the time. As a public service for our klutzy readers, or those who choose to take a 'MacGruber' approach to tech repair, we've put together a list of quick fix solutions for your gadget and tech mishaps or emergencies. We've scoured the Web (and pestered the IT guys) to compile this list, and, while some are tested methods of providing a temporary fix on the cheap, a few solutions are intended to be used only as a last resort option. (If you decide on a whim that your keyboard needs cleaning, put it in the dishwasher, and find that it no longer works, sorry, but you're on your own, folks.) Regardless, we hope these help.
Comments
5
Subscribe to comments(Unverified)Mar 14th 2009 2:57PM
what about ipod in wash machine
(Unverified)Mar 15th 2009 5:29PM
I tried to get a credit card out that was stuck in my car cd.I did it by putting a double sided tape on the top side of a cd and inserted it top side down.The cd came out with the credit card.It MAY be a better way than doing it with a thin knife or nail file. THANK YOU
(Unverified)Mar 14th 2009 4:14PM
Awesome! I sent this to all my friends! =3 I allways spill stuff on my keyboard,so this is a life-saver! (Get it? Life Saver? The candy? Oh I give up!)
~~Holly (NeoStarNews@aol.com. Feel free to IM/E-mail me. :3)
(Unverified)Mar 14th 2009 4:27PM
Hold down the menu button and the middle/center button until an apple symbol shows up, then try the play button and center/middle button.
It should turn on after that.
(Unverified)Mar 31st 2009 11:23AM
small elecronic item in water? Washed pedometer because you forgot to take it off your pants before washing them? Stick it in the freezer! once it freezes, if you can open up the back, do so and give the item a very light tap to knock off the ice crystals. Keep doing so until no more ice falls out. this worked on my pedometer.
This also works on accidentally washed mood rings for those with kids who wear them. it MUST be placed in the freezer ASAP!!!