Now I need computer help

jessicacook · Postby **jessicacook** » January 7th, 2009, 6:39 pm

Jakob, being the little boy he is, spilled coke on my laptop. I let it dry (not taking it apart or anything) and it works. But my numbers won't work (I only get symbols) and some letters won't work. These messages kept popping up talking about the filter keys and the sticky keys. What do I do?

Thanks in advance.

jessicacook · Postby **jessicacook** » January 8th, 2009, 5:34 pm

So I guess what you're telling me is I'm up a creek without a paddle?

Would taking the keys out and cleaning help? f so, how would I go about doing that without breaking them?

Tim Elston · Postby **Tim Elston** » January 8th, 2009, 6:08 pm

jessicacook wrote:So I guess what you're telling me is I'm up a creek without a paddle?

Would taking the keys out and cleaning help? f so, how would I go about doing that without breaking them?

Jessica, I found this page that might be helpful: Cleaning Laptop Keyboard. It looks like a chore, but it's probably worth the time trying.

jessicacook · Postby **jessicacook** » January 8th, 2009, 6:38 pm

Thanks Tim! I'll give it a shot!

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » January 9th, 2009, 4:26 am

yup - unless you are a geek/tech, you are going to have to manually disassemble and clean out each key.

Pastor Bill · Postby **Pastor Bill** » January 9th, 2009, 5:22 am

Depending on the model laptop, I'd be careful trying to remove keys. They don't always come off easily and the pieces to put them back on are very flimsy, we often have to replace whole keyboards because the pieces are easy to damage beyond repair (we use mainly Dell laptops) Replacing the whole keyboard is fairly easy, and they shouldn't be that expensive.

It sounds like you got lucky and it all stayed in the keyboard, that's a good thing, we get about 1 spill or more per week, and often we have to replace the whole motherboard.

EagerBeaver · Postby **EagerBeaver** » January 9th, 2009, 5:24 am

I'm surprised the entire laptop isn't fried. I would take it to a trusted service tech, stay away from Geek Squad, Firedog or any of them though.

rough_rider · Postby **rough_rider** » January 9th, 2009, 5:41 am

EagerBeaver wrote: I would take it to a trusted service tech

That's what I would do for sure... :wink:

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » January 9th, 2009, 5:55 am

rough_rider wrote:
EagerBeaver wrote: I would take it to a trusted service tech

That's what I would do for sure...

I completely agree IF it is still under a warranty. If not, that choice is a risk assessment based on budgetary needs.

And it may be "necessary" to do it on your own.

turbotim · Postby **turbotim** » January 9th, 2009, 7:52 am

RamboPreacher wrote:I completely agree IF it is still under a warranty. If not, that choice is a risk assessment based on budgetary needs. And it may be "necessary" to do it on your own.

Right.... Teacher and stay at home mom don't have the budget for that.. :lol:

beckrl · Postby **beckrl** » January 9th, 2009, 12:11 pm

Jessica

It couldn't been any thing else "Coke"

If you are still under warranty?
If not replacing the keyboard take it to a shop.
Any thing else is wasting your time.

Jude 2