Laptop doesn't like to drink Coke

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Laptop doesn't like to drink Coke

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Name: pbdavis
Date: December 26, 2004 at 15:31:19 Pacific
Subject: Laptop doesn't like to drink Coke
OS: WIN 98
CPU/Ram: 196

Comment:

My son used my laptop and left it on the floor. Then he spilled COKE on it!!! Now, I'm not able to use any of the F1-F12 keys. Do you think changing the keyboard would help? I can't get it to boot.
PBDavis

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Response Number 1

Name: OtheHill
Date: December 26, 2004 at 16:30:16 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

I think you could remove the keyboard and partially disassemble it. Then use warm water under the tap to flush away the sugar. Then set upside down until dry. Worth a try if you are looking to buy a new KB anyway.

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Response Number 2

Name: XpUser
Date: December 26, 2004 at 16:58:30 Pacific

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You can also use one of Computing.net's own articles here. This article includes how to clean all water soluble contaminants like Coca-Cola, coffee, and sugar residue.
Cleaning Laptop Keyboard
i_XpUser

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Response Number 3

Name: OtheHill
Date: December 26, 2004 at 17:08:28 Pacific

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Well there you go. I wasn't aware of this guide either.

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Response Number 4

Name: XpUser
Date: December 26, 2004 at 17:14:54 Pacific

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Hi OtheHill
Neither was I. Google found it for me. Isn't Google amazing?
i_XpUser

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Response Number 5

Name: Rimfire
Date: December 26, 2004 at 17:53:15 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

The warm water is the key with sugary drinks.
Also note, Coke is very acidic, this should be cleaned up ASAP.
I'm more than a little concerned about the not booting. Did it get as far as the motherboard?

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Laptop doesn't boot?! My laptop doesn't recognize CD Rom System doesn't seem to boot Laptop doesn't boot. bios doesn't display at boot	Computer doesn't like RAM My computer doesn't want to turn on Large HD, BIOS doesn't like my laptop doesn't start! press any key: doesn't work

Response Number 6

Name: Pilot
Date: December 27, 2004 at 05:50:24 Pacific

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Coke is very corrosive when it comes to printed circuits. Someone gave me a keyboard which had been coked and it had corroded a number of the copper tracks on the pc board. Had to throw it away.
Bryan

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new system= problems

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