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    Wet keyboard

    Discussion in 'HP' started by vicbr, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. vicbr

    vicbr Newbie

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    I accidentally dropped some water at my hp dm3 keyboard. I turned it upside down and later I have it removed and let it dry for one night. No damage was done to the rest of the computer (there is a plastic film covering the bottom of the keyboard) but several keys are not working. Is there anything else I can do or is the keyboard dead?

    Thanks

    p.s.: writing with the virtual keyboard sux!
     
    vicbr, Sep 4, 2011
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  2. wittynorseman

    wittynorseman Notebook Consultant

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    wittynorseman, Sep 5, 2011
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  3. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    You're probably going to have to replace the keyboard.
     
    hockeymass, Sep 5, 2011
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  4. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    Agreed.

    What model dm3? 1000, 2000, 3000?
     
    V_Chip, Sep 5, 2011
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  5. vicbr

    vicbr Newbie

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    Model 1020EF. Does anyone knows if it is possible to remove this chiclet keys without damaging the mechanisms. I think there is still some stuck between the plastic and the board.
     
    vicbr, Sep 5, 2011
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  6. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    I'd personally prefer to switch out the entire module. That way nothing is in question.
     
    V_Chip, Sep 5, 2011
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  7. vicbr

    vicbr Newbie

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    Yeah, but if I am going to buy a new one it may worth a try.
     
    vicbr, Sep 5, 2011
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  8. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    Definitely worth a try. But if anything goes awry, it's best to replace the entire module. Give it a go and see where you are afterwards. ;)
     
    V_Chip, Sep 5, 2011
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