i spilled something on my laptop my keyboard is messed up, what should i do?

Answer 1

Tip from eHow:

Science can't explain it, but soft drinks and coffee are undeniably attracted to computer keyboards. Put them in proximity and they're bound to interact messily sooner or later.

Steps:
1. Unplug the keyboard.

2. If you spilled water, turn the keyboard over and let it drain and dry out for at least 24 hours.

3. If you spilled something sticky, try prying the small key caps off of the keyboard with a flathead screwdriver to get better access to the mess. Don't remove the spacebar, the Enter key or other large key caps. (Take a picture of the keyboard layout, or make a quick sketch of it, before you remove any keys so you can put them back where you found them.)

4. Gently clean the keyboard with a wet cotton swab.

5. Replace the key caps after rinsing them and letting them dry.

6. Let everything dry for at least 24 hours before plugging the keyboard back in.

Answer 2

Uh oh....bad problem. I would take it in to repair shop and see if they can merely change out the lap top's keyboard to correct the problem. Let's hope the spill didn't go further into the computer as all the components are under the laptop. My kid once sat on my laptop while it was closed....screwed up the screen totally and they were able to replace just that part.
Good luck.

Answer 3

Firstly you should let it dry right out before turning it on, which I gather you have already done.

Then try cleaning it up, the rest depends on just how much you know about systems etc.

Answer 4

get a usb keyboard to use if still doesn't work trash it and get a new laptop

Answer 5

if your luck it was not a sweet drink line coke! use compressed air to dry the key board out and hope for the best!
good luck, your going to need it :-)

Answer 6

with hands like yours, I would purchase a extended warranty plan