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    Sticky Situation...Keyboard problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SquaredAce, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. SquaredAce

    SquaredAce Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay so i was sitting on my couch enjoying a little WoW when i kicked a glass of Arizona Sweet Tea, so good lol sorry. Luckily the notebook survived after i swapped out some of the parts from a past notebook. so it works buuut the sugar had a very very damaging effect on the keyboard...So my problem is i need to get a replacement keyboard but i have no idea where to start...

    Notebook Make: CyberPower lots of mods never touched the keyboard until now....

    Keyboard i removed due to it attracting insects.

    Vendor/brand: Chincony
    Model No: MP-03086u4-3599

    can someone help me out with which keyboard would fit and replace this current ant attracting one?
     
    SquaredAce, Aug 19, 2008
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  2. mystery905

    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    Check e-bay....
     
    mystery905, Aug 20, 2008
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  3. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Like you said if it works, it may not be bad idea to salvage it.
    If you have it disconnected, you can actually use Isopropyl alcohol 99% with some cotton swabs and paper towels to clean the keyboard. You can buy it a t a local walmart for less than $2 a bottle. It will not damage the electrical components allowing you to wipe down and dilute the sugar away. That should save you a couple bucks.
     
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  4. SquaredAce

    SquaredAce Notebook Enthusiast

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    i thought of cleaning it. and thats what i have been doing for a few hours but after doing all that i think the problem is that the liquid damaged the workings of the keyboard.....and ebay first place i went doesn't have the exact model so i need an alternate model that is pretty much identical
     
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    It may be too late for this one, but keyboards can be cleaned by taking them out and giving them a good scrub in a bowl of water, followed by a good rinse and complete drying. Any drink with sugar will make a mess of electronics.

    John
     
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    SquaredAce Notebook Enthusiast

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    ya i have found that out after i did a nice clean up so i am trying to find a replacement anyone know which i should use?
     
    SquaredAce, Aug 20, 2008
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