Many keyboards have a rubber membrane covering the actual switches. For
these, it is possible to clean the keyboard in the sink with running
water. Flush it out and let it dry. I have also heard of some people
putting the keyboard into the dishwasher! The best way to clean it would
be to remove all the keys and wipe the are below, but that is very
tedious. Perhaps, however, you could consider such a move as penance for
your indiscretions!

Peter
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Peter Shkabara - Computer Science Instructor
Columbia College - 11600 Columbia College Drive - Sonora, CA 95370
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-----Original Message-----
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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