rokhed00 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Last night I spilled a little bit of beer on the keyboard of my wifes laptop and it just shut down. What are the odds of it working again when it dries out, it wasn't much that got spilled on it, and if it comes to the worst it is insured, so can get it fixed or replaced, but it'd be nice if it was just a matter of waiting a couple of days and it'll work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 It should work, but you want to open it and put it in a dry place for at least 24 hours. Take the battery out and dry it out, check there's no visible liquid (you could wipe it or use a hairdryer if it has a cool setting). I've seen it happen more than once, one time it was water and more than just 'a little' and the laptop works today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyxis Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 You have a wife? I thought you were gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokhed00 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 It should work, but you want to open it and put it in a dry place for at least 24 hours. Take the battery out and dry it out, check there's no visible liquid (you could wipe it or use a hairdryer if it has a cool setting). I've seen it happen more than once, one time it was water and more than just 'a little' and the laptop works today Cheers, I'll open it up today and make sure that it's all dried out. You have a wife? I thought you were gay? Keep up darling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 It'll be okay once it dries out, as long as there isn't too much "substance" left. (sugar is a big problem - as it trashes the circuits) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 This happened to my friend a few times, each time it was very little beer, he let it dry out for a few days but the keys wouldn't work properly so he had to send it to get fixed. You may as well wait a few days and see what happens and you might get lucky, but judging from my friends' experiences, I wouldn't get your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokhed00 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 All working fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 You have a wife? I thought you were gay? Nope, hes been married for aaages... All working fine now. Glad its working =] The only thing which is un-fixable is salt water damage. [Thought you werent alowwed to drink beer any more? (or i probs need to keep up)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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