I came home today to find that my mother had accidentally spilled water all over my computer keyboard while trying to water plants on my windowsill. Luckily, I left my computer off. What can I do with my keyboard... is it a goner?
2006-07-13 08:45:37 · 20 answers · asked by HoneyB 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
take it to gas station where they have full service and have them use air to blow it out, then let it dry rest of the way upside down unhooked from puter! should be okay just unplug it from modem!
2006-07-13 08:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water will actually not damage it. While it is wet, some of the keys may not work or just may not work all together. Just wait for it to dry. One of the best ways to clean a regular keyboard is to run it through the dishwasher. I'm a computer tech and I do this all the time. Doesn't do any damage. just wait it out.
2006-07-13 10:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Yauna P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unplug the keyboard and turn the keyboard over and let it drain and dry out for at least 24 hours.
2006-07-13 08:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 07:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless its a real expensive one you might just want to get a new one. If it is expensive you can try blowing out the water between the keys with some canned air, and use a blow dryer for the rest. Unless you know what you are doing, do not take it apart.
2006-07-13 08:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by kodan84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably done. Most times when keyboards get wet like that they're toast (my son soaked his last week). Not much you can do exept dry it out and try it.
2006-07-13 08:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keyboards are pretty resilient. Just hang it up and let it dry. If you're impatient you can CAREFULLY dry it using a hairdryer, but I would recommend the former.
2006-07-13 08:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it upside down, until it's totally dry. Once dry hook it back up, if it doesn't work, then you'll probably have to go and get a new one, if you don't have an extra one at home.
2006-07-13 08:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be easier to buy another keyboard. Once moisture gets into those contacts, it's just a matter of time before they don't respond anymore. Best of luck to you...........
2006-07-13 08:54:05 · answer #9 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry it out with a hair dryer or just let it air dry. If its still working after this, everything will be great. If not, just pick up a new one... more than likely it'll fry something in there if you aren't careful.
2006-07-13 08:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by travis_b7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋