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    Spilling stuff and the drainage system

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sublime323, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. sublime323

    sublime323 Notebook Guru

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    I've pretty much decided to get a t60 as soon as I can save enough money. I read somewhere about the thinkpads drainage system or something if something happens to get spilled into the keyboard area, etc. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this and how the end result was?
     
    sublime323, Oct 4, 2006
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  2. Karl Gruber

    Karl Gruber Notebook Consultant

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    I spilled on my keyboard. Still works perfectly. Drains out the bottom.
     
    Karl Gruber, Oct 5, 2006
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  3. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    The drainage system works best for non-sticky liquids, i.e. water. Soda, coffee with sugar, and similar liquids will leave a sticky residue that requires a thorough cleaning. Even so, at least the spilled soda doesn't harm internal components of the notebook.
     
    Fred from NYC, Oct 5, 2006
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