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    keyboard spill

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by xztop12, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. xztop12

    xztop12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i splattered some oily water (noodles) on my keyboard of my new laptop, and while all keys are still functioning the A key doesnt feel right, responsiveness is weird and doesnt click right. This is important because its a gaming laptop and it's the A key. My question is, is this an easy fix, pop it off and soak in water, buy a external keypad, or return my laptop (still under have a few days)
     
    xztop12, Feb 2, 2008
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    I would try to return it if possible you never know if damaged anything else.
     
    M1530, Feb 2, 2008
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    They will know if it is user caused damage. They inspect the laptops your return.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 2, 2008
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  4. xztop12

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    like i said there is no realy damage it was more of a really light splash than a spill, the only problem is a very slight difference in responsiveness of the key to touch, something they probably wouldnt notice or be able to attribute to user caused
     
    xztop12, Feb 2, 2008
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    I long ago accidentaly took off the 'Tab' & 'A' Key on the laptop..i put it back & it worked fine for next 2 yrs..
    For Water Spill, u should blow Hot Air Blower over it in Sweep Motions to dry out any retained moisture..

    On what date exactly did this spill occur?
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 2, 2008
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    You could always call and ask for a replacement from the manufacturer. Most laptop makers will ship out a new keyboard no questions asked, nor require the return of the broken one.
     
    JollyGreenGiant, Feb 2, 2008
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    *ahem* --- FRAUD

    Dell isn't stupid. Return the keyboard like that, and you'll probably be in for a nasty surprise from them.
     
    Greg, Feb 2, 2008
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    yes, Greg is right.. They arent Stupid to ignore Human mistakes
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 2, 2008
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    tried emailing them they sent this



    If letter is not working properly or not
    clicking, I recommend sending the notebook for service. The keyboard or
    keys are not user replaceable.
     
    xztop12, Feb 2, 2008
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    its really such a subtle flaw that you'd have to be in an intense game where you were constantly left strafing with the A key to notice
     
    xztop12, Feb 2, 2008
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    even then get it repaired
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 3, 2008
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    Probably some sticky stuff on the underside. I'd try cleaning it first.
     
    moon angel, Feb 3, 2008
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    how should i clean it? should i try canned air? pop it off and soak in soapy water?
     
    xztop12, Feb 4, 2008
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    Hair dryer...it ll vaporize any retained moisture
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 4, 2008
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    Do NOT use a hair dryer type device on a keyboard.

    The keys on laptops are thing, and are prone to contort when exposed to heat.

    I had a USB keyboard with laptop keys, i used a hair dryer.. the keys just contorted in 1 or two areas and rendered the board unusable.
     
    Mippoose, Feb 5, 2008
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    Pop off the keyboard and put it in a dishwasher. Make sure it is totally dry before putting it back.
     
    lixuelai, Feb 5, 2008
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