Spilled liquid over my device (Laptop keyboard)
When you spill water or other liquid on a device, you need to act very fast. The first thing you need to do is to unplug it from the power outlet (e.g. if you spilled water on your computer, laptop, etc.), from the computer (if you spilled water on your mouse or keyboard), remove the battery (if you spilled water on your mobile device) etc. Then, you can either disassemble the device and dry it by yourself, or you can take it to a repair store.
If you don't react on time, the water (or other liquid) that entered the device will corrode and make it unusable.
DO NOT TURN THE DEVICE ON, NOR PLUG IT IN A POWER OUTLET UNTIL IT'S FULLY DRY AND CLEAN, because you might damage it and make it unusable.
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Replace the laptop's keyboard
0(3)0(0)If you were unable to fix the laptop's keyboard, consider replacing it. Find your laptop's model number and browse the net to find a replacement.
If you are not comfortable with replacing your keyboard by yourself, or you don't have the tools you will need (a screwdriver, etc.) go to a computer repair store.
You can also search for online tutorials on how to replace your laptop's keyboard. Type xyz keyboard replacement (where xyz stands for your laptop's model number) or a similar phrase.
For instance, if you typed Dell inspiron 3521 keyboard replacement in a web browser, this is one of the results you will get:
Note: See don't know how to find my device's model number if you are not sure how to find it.
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Use a USB keyboard
0(1)0(0)If the laptop's keyboard stopped working after you have spilled some liquid over it and you were unable to fix it, and the laptop still works properly, plug in an external keyboard in one of the laptop's USB port.
Note: If you are into technology and you have screwdrivers, disassemble the laptop to check if the liquid got in touch with the laptop's motherboard. If you did notice liquid, clean the area with 100% alcohol and reassemble the laptop after the alcohol evaporates.
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