Wrecked keyboard

['The Gaffer']

I seem to be getting a bit cheesed off with a few things lately

This morning I was just about to have a look a the forum and spilt a drink all over my keyboard and desk This completely wrecked my keyboard and left the PC making a horrible clicking sound.

Not to mention ruining a nearby pile of paperwork

Anyway, a trip to the shops and one new keyboard later, I'm back in business

[Furore Phil]

Err you didn't really need to get a new keyboard  at least they are dirt cheep

Electronics these days are very hardy, lots of warm soapy water and a good rinse should fix it. Just remember to dry it first ! a nice long slow dry in the airing  cupboard should do it.

I've heard of ipods & mobile phones surviving a trip through the washing machine. If you can remove the battery that really helps.

What really kills electronics is the dishwasher, too many corrosive chemicals.

The worst drink / computer accident I saw was when a coffee ended up down the insides of a CRT monitor ! Fizzing sound, bang, smoke and the entire floor loosing power ! lots of unhappy users.

['The Gaffer']

Your right Phil, after I'd been out shopping for a new keyboard and a few other things, a few hours later I had to plug the old drenched one in again because the new one I bought was a USB one and I have a BIOS password.

Strangely enough the old one worked again, but it was time for a change anyway, and my new one has card readers and multi media buttons which have already proved useful.

Blessing in disguise maybe, especially like you say for the price

[paintman]

I was told you can get away with spilling  a drink over your keyboard as long as it does not have sugar in it!! Don't think i'll try it thou.

[Furore Phil]

Yeah - if it's a sugary drink and you let it dry you end up with sticky keys !

Just rinse it with warm / hot water to dissolve the sugar and it should be fine.