The keys now randomly type things other then what I press and wil try to mess up the window. But I got rid of a lot of the virus problems I was having. Was it the water or the virus you think? and if it was the water how do I fix it? >.<
2007-11-22 10:46:39 · 15 answers · asked by Aub 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The water has got into the membrane of the keyboard and you're probably going to need a new keyboard.
Unfortunately, computer viruses are not water soluble.
2007-11-22 10:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by AussieGent 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen this once before, the spillage was only affecting the keyboard and some of the keys were effectively sticking. However I certainly would not discount virus without seeing the laptop.
For the keyboard, get one of those aerosol cans of air from a pc store and give a blast in and around every key - get all the debris out.
You may get some use out of it with a USB keyboard.
I would also definitely ask a friend who knows something about computers to have a look at the virus situation, different antivirus programmes have different standards! Or if you don't know anyone, get a techie to look at it, a decent one won't charge you if they can't fix it or there is no problem to fix.
Good luck
2007-11-22 18:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by K S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the laptop in a warm place to dry out properly.
If it still gives you trouble you may be able to have it repaired.
If you've got lots of money then just get another one and donate your old one to charity.
2007-11-22 18:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow you spilled water on it and got a virus wouldnt it break when you spilled water on it get a new keyboard and reforamat
2007-11-22 18:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's anyway to plug in an external ps2 keyboard give it a try.
If that keyboard works then give it a chance to dry out.
If that doesn't work then turn it in for service.
2007-11-22 18:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Richard T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be lucky and the keyboard may dry out and return to normal.
A gentle heat may help.
2007-11-22 19:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lyall M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats mean*hugs*
i dont think you can fix water damage, you could of you new parts it would be cheaper to buy a new one really
2007-11-22 18:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You live a dangerous life..No more water for you..:)
2007-11-22 18:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by vovo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it caught a cold... just wait a few days, make sure you give it the right medicine :)
2007-11-22 18:49:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you have created a new life-form.
2007-11-22 18:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋