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my wife just brought hers home from school looking like she'd used it as a
placemat for her lunch (she does). i put it in the dishwasher with no
powder, rinse and hold, dried it on a sunny window sill for a few days and
it's like new.
Chuck Finnigan
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----- Original Message -----
From: "A&C Thompson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 2:40 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Drunk Keyboard
> Well, it wasn't actually the keyboard that got drunk :)
>
> Like an idiot, I spilled some beer on my HP keyboard while it was in use
(about an ounce or so). I
> immediately shut down the PC and disconnected the keyboard. I turned it
upside down and gently shook
> out any excess liquid. I used paper towel to wipe obvious wet spots, then
it was then left to dry
> overnight. Upon reconnection, the keyboard _appears_ to be functioning
correctly, other than a few
> sticky keys. No errors, no shocks or smoke, etc.
>
> What should I do now? Should I take it apart and attempt a proper
cleaning? If so, with what? Other
> suggestions? Thanks for helping someone who breaks his own rule about
liquids near the keyboard.
>
> Al Thompson
>
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