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    Got coke on my keyboard

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by MindRevolution, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. MindRevolution

    MindRevolution Newbie

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    Like an idiot I got coke on my keyboard and now 5 of my keys dont work. Is there anything I can do. Re-install windows, anything. I need to get this stuff working and I just got this thing in May I cant afford to go out and get another. Any easy solutions. Im going to guess the warranty doesnt cover this either.

    -My question mark key is one of the ones not working so thats why I didnt use any.
     
    MindRevolution, Dec 3, 2005
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    Someone told me I could just get another keyboard which raises two questions. An ebay search turns out that the only direct match is from a store that wants 50 bucks. Another guy has one from a 7100 that looks really close to what I got (a 4502) and that would be cheaer. Can I get that one or do I need an exact match. Of course if anyone has other ideas im all ears.
     
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  3. dinesh

    dinesh Notebook Guru

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    Just don't tell them what went on. Say that it just stopped working .
    This is why i put 3 year accidental protection warrenty on my notebook...i'm scared
     
    dinesh, Dec 3, 2005
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    I just got the basic 1 year warranty that came with it, will that cover it. I imagine sending it out to them and then getting it back would take 2-3 weeks at least...
     
    MindRevolution, Dec 3, 2005
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  5. jegHegy

    jegHegy Notebook Enthusiast

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    drugs are bad, mmkay?

    sorry
     
    jegHegy, Dec 4, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You could try and replace the keyboard. This may or may not fix it depending on where the damage is. I am fairly certain spilling coke is not cover under they warranty unless you got the accidental. They probably would notice the sticky substance if you sent it in without telling them.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 4, 2005
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