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    R4 Sticky Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SVOShark, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. SVOShark

    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    I fell asleep on the couch, kicked over my drink (thank God it had a lid on) and got a few drops of sweetened tea on the keyboard. Took it all apart to make sure nothing got down under the palm rest or motherboard, but now I have a spacebar that's sticking pretty badly. I came across this thread http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/532173-removing-keyboard-key.html and they are suggesting washing it with soap and water and letting it dry. Has anyone done this with an R4? The keyboards look the same minus a numpad. I guess if it doesn't work I can pick up a new one for around $40...
     
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    Not sure if it works but if you're willing to get a new one you might as well try and let us know, I'm sure you're not the only one whe has spilled a drink and would like to know if it can be cleaned :D

    Also, if you need help getting another keyboard send me a PM and I'll take care of it.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Nov 29, 2012
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  3. SVOShark

    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    I need to PM you anyway, I've been meaning to extend the warranty... Lol, perfect time! You know what's sad though, I've never spilled on a laptop before and the first time, I kick it? Lot's of skill...
     
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    Yeaah usually happens haha..

    Sure, just let me know whenever you're ready.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Nov 29, 2012
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    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    I would try cleaning by cotton swab with alcohol, disk soap or mild detergent.
     
    leeshjnn, Nov 29, 2012
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  8. SVOShark

    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    It's sitting on top of my tower right now - best airflow I could think of, I'm gaming to make it dry faster. Multitasking :D
     
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  9. Daverish

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    Get a bag of rice and bury the keyboard in it. The rice will absorb the moisture and let it sit in this tub for a day.

    I've dishwashered (no soap) a netbook keyboard and this worked well.

    Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2
     
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    Anything desiccated would work :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2012
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  11. MickyD1234

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    Now where did I put that mummified cat :D.

    OP, done this a couple times with success. Just left the keyboard in a warm place for a few days...
     
    MickyD1234, Nov 30, 2012
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  12. SVOShark

    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    We're golden, working like a charm!
     
    SVOShark, Dec 1, 2012
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    Excellent! Great news. :D
     
    MickyD1234, Dec 1, 2012
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Nice! Congrats! Glad its working again.

    Sent from my Samsung Captivate/ICS CM9 via Tapatalk.
     
    DR650SE, Dec 1, 2012
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    Great news!
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Dec 3, 2012
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    The bag of rice works xD Let us know how it goes after that gaming session :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 5, 2012
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