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Freeman Mendell <[log in to unmask]>
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Stick it in the dishwasher, let it dry for a day or two.

A&C Thompson wrote:

>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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