We love a good coffee while typing away on our computer. Unfortunately, we are pretty sure our laptops wouldn't enjoy coffee as much as we do. So what to do? Invest in a spill proof keyboard? Wrap your gear in saran wrap? No, neither one of those really makes for a good looking solution, so we will take our chances. If it so happens that your luck runs out though and you do manage to spill something on your keyboard, Engadget has some advice on what to do.
In short, the steps to follow would be:
• Disconnect from any power source and remove the battery
• Shake off as much excess liquid as possible
• Rinse with water (distilled preferably if you live in an area with hard water)
• Leave to dry and cross your fingers
It is probably safe to say that doing this would have a negative effect on any warranty you might have, but we have seen friends perform this procedure with cell phones that have been dropped in the ocean and remote controls that have found their way into the sink with pretty good success. If you find yourself in this situation it looks like a little effort could save you a few bucks and a trip to the store.
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Comments (4)
Having just recovered from spilling water on my 3 week old Mac BookPro (I almost had a heart attack) I can back up this advice. I turned it off, let it dry open and upside down (over the edge of a table, keyboard down on a towel) for 24 hours, then hit it with a blowdryer on very low heat on and off, for over an hour total. In the end, the keyboard was fried, but it was a $150 fix as opposed to another $2500 for a new computer.
I've heard that if I'd left it to dry for a week I probably wouldn't have even had to replace the keyboard, but I was such a nervous wreck that I just felt better taking it into the store, thoughts of rogue water droplets making their way towards my hard drive were starting to give me panic attacks.
I learned my lesson, and now am a big supporter of the sports bottle.
What does "posted anonymously" mean, when followed by a name?
Joan A.-
I think it's how comments from the old system are incorporated into the new comment system. The older comments were posted before we launched the new system last night. We shouldn't be seeing anymore of the "posted anonymously."
That makes sense, kelly, thanks. So much sense that I've been feeling kind of like an idiot for asking the question...