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    Spilled something on my T60 Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by acie55, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. acie55

    acie55 Newbie

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    Hi all,
    OK DUMB I know but I was eating dinner tonite watching a moving, and using the SAME cart I use for my laptop....not realizing, until too late, but some gravy spilled onto my keyboard, the VERY BOTTOM right side on 6 of they keys...well I wiped it all and thought all was good.
    ASSUMING this caused my laptop to about 20 min. later just shut off, black screen, and nothing since....Anything I can do or is it too late? I loved this laptop, could kick myself, any help or advice would be appreciated. I am thinking of taking to a repair shop in am but hate to!!! Thanks in advance!!

    Love my T60 :)
     
    acie55, Feb 22, 2011
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Take it apart, clean it, let it sit for a few days to dry and hope for he best when you put it back together. You're probably looking at a board replacment. Just for future reference, the next time anything is spilled on your laptop, shut it off immediately.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 22, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Have you tried:

    - Testing your AC adapter with a multi-meter

    - Testing your laptop with a known good AC adapter

    - Removed battery and AC adapter and holding down the power button for 30 seconds, at least 2-3 times

    After this, there is a high probability your motherboard is dead. I would advise replacing the motherboard or getting another T60 just like yours and just pop in your existing hard drive.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 22, 2011
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  4. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    take off the keyboard and clean it first, and see where the gravy have gone.
     
    lead_org, Feb 22, 2011
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  5. Ahbeyvuhgehduh

    Ahbeyvuhgehduh Lost in contemplation....

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    Well, ZaZ said about all I was gonna say. :D
     
    Ahbeyvuhgehduh, Feb 22, 2011
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