Hi, everyone. I need an answer. My sister spilled soda all over my laptop. Now the keys are sticky. What can I do?
2006-07-04 04:35:24 · 13 answers · asked by dbz_heir266 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
oh boy. turn off your laptop, unplug it, and remove the battery. Take a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and rub down your keys; use a q-tip for going under. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate (about 5 minutes) then put your battery in, plug it up, and turn it on.
DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE OTHERS SAYING USE WATER AND SOAP AND CRAP. THE WATER WILL MIX WITH THE SUGAR AND UH OH.
DO NOT USE WINDEX
DO NOT PULL THE KEYS OFF, THEY ARE A PAIN ON LAPTOPS. UNLIKE DESKTOPS, THEY HAVE SMALL LITTLE PLASTIC HINGES THAT YOU MUST SIT FOR HOURS TRYING TO GET BACK RIGHT.
2006-07-04 04:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop off those keys using a pen or paperclip and wash them in hot soapy water. Get a rag with hot soapy water and clean off the sticky pop on the actual keyboard. Let air dry or use a paper towel to dry it up quicker. Gently push the keys back into place, the space bar is a bit trickier, it usually has a metal bar that has to fit in its holder first. It's really not a big deal to do this, about once a year I take off all my keys and give them a good scrubbin'. I just wouldn't submerge the actual keyboard in water, I've heard of people who have done it, but usually wiping down the space under the keys is all you need to do.
2016-03-27 03:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THE STICK IS UNDER THE KEYS (The keys stay down):
This might be a bit cruel-sounding, but pull the keys that are sticky out and try using a wet Q-Tip (Or carefully with a washcloth) to remove the soda. Then dry it with a towel, blowdryer, or whatever you have, then put the keys back.
2006-07-04 04:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by dashwarts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The are probably screws on the bottom that will open the top casing. Open it, remove the keyboard, and use Q-tips and rubbing acohol to clean it.
Be SURE to power off the laptop, unplug the a/c cord, and remove the battery before you open the casing.
2006-07-04 04:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by flamingo_sandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clean it with 409 or something but, if u dont wanna chance it if it is under warranty u can call the place and they'll give u a new keyboard to install, and then ship the old one back.
2006-07-04 04:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by horseluvr215 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a cotton wool bud dipped in warm soapy water,wrung out nearly dry,then a dry one to finish off per key.Fiddly but works.
2006-07-04 04:39:49 · answer #6 · answered by hotclaws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend and I spilled fizzy pop on my keyboard once...and hubby popped off all the keys, washed them and it...and put them back on...and it worked.
2006-07-04 04:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fully functional because of the rubber under the keys.. you have tho take out the rubber mat and and wash it other wise it will never be the same lol.. been there dont that..
2006-07-04 06:32:13 · answer #8 · answered by oceancityguy_md 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the keyboard, or if you can handle it, go and get an external keyboard and just carry that around.
2006-07-04 05:10:13 · answer #9 · answered by petluvr1993 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unplug laptop, stand over sink, pour a cup of
water in same spot, drain, turn-over, let dry over-night. in the morning should be good as new.
2006-07-04 11:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋