2. Laptops are at a disadvantage when it comes to laptop
replacement parts because they aren’t designed to be as robustly
upgradeable as desktops. This fact is practically a given when talking
about integral system components like CPUs, hard drives, and video
cards; but this is just as applicable with “outer” laptop parts like
batteries, LCD screens, and keyboards. While the outer parts are
relatively easier to come by than the inner laptop components, they
could still cost you a pretty penny, being that every single laptop
part is more often than not custom-made by the computer
manufacturer to fit in its laptop and its laptop alone.
3. Let’s talk about fixing a wet keyboard.
A few simple steps to follow when trying to Fix a Wet Keyboard
1. Turn off your laptop
There are a lot of people who neglect this simple step, whether
they do it intentionally or otherwise. If neglected, it could pose
the problem of having the spilled liquid come into contact with
exposed laptop parts and short your computer out.
2. Wipe away the liquid using a small towel
Afterwards, put the towel down on a flat
surface (a tabletop, preferably). Lift the laptop
up, and ever so gently tilt it to the side to
allow the excess water inside the gadget to
run off and drain out. Do not do this with
violent, jerky motions because doing so could
make the liquid inside
slosh around further and contact even more laptop parts. Just tilt the
computer at an angle and let the liquid pour out onto the towel. Rotate your
laptop slowly if need be to really get all that liquid to come out.
4. 3. Dry off the excess liquid with a hair dryer
Make sure to let the air get in those tight spaces
between the keys. Also, make sure to set your hair
dryer on “cool,” as a higher temperature could
possibly melt all those delicate plastic and silicon
components.
4. Wait for a couple of days or so before you start using your
laptop again
This is to ensure that every last bit of fluid has
dried up by the time you turn on your machine
again. This is especially imperative if the liquid
spilled on your keyboard is viscous like starchy
soups or sugary drinks. After waiting, your laptop
should be good to go.
