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Dell. Beer spilt on keyboard.

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  • 27-12-2017 2:18am
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    sligojoek
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    Hi.

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1545-0635.

    The other night I splattered beer all over the keyboard with the result that a few keys aren't functioning any more.

    I'm just wondering is it much of a job to take out the keyboard and clean it or would I be better off Getting a replacement. If so, any recommendations where to get one.

    Thanks a lot.


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    mordeith
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    sligojoek wrote: »
    Hi.

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1545-0635.

    The other night I splattered beer all over the keyboard with the result that a few keys aren't functioning any more.

    I'm just wondering is it much of a job to take out the keyboard and clean it or would I be better off Getting a replacement. If so, any recommendations where to get one.

    Thanks a lot.

    There should be a youtube video on taking the laptop apart. You should be able to remove tje keyboard and give the relevant keys a clean. Might be more more trouble if the key sensors on the board are covered in gunky sticky beer.


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    sligojoek
    Registered Users Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    Thanks moredeith.

    I just got the chance to look at that today. Took it apart no bother using a tutorial on another laptop. There is a load of caramelised beer in the keyboard so I'll leave it.
    I'll have a look online tomorrow for a replacement.

    Cheers
    Joe


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    FanadMan
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    sligojoek wrote: »
    Thanks moredeith.

    I just got the chance to look at that today. Took it apart no bother using a tutorial on another laptop. There is a load of caramelised beer in the keyboard so I'll leave it.
    I'll have a look online tomorrow for a replacement.

    Cheers
    Joe

    If you can get hold of some isopropyl alcohol, you can use it to dissolve the dried beer. It's a messy job but should get the keyboard back up and running.


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    Xterminator
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    if it was a drop of beer then that might be worth a try.

    but a load of dried in heated beer. nah. just use external keyboard until you get a chance to order a replacement.


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    listermint
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    FanadMan wrote: »
    If you can get hold of some isopropyl alcohol, you can use it to dissolve the dried beer. It's a messy job but should get the keyboard back up and running.

    It's not messy , get electrical contact cleaner in halfords use a stiff brush.

    Spray on keyboard rub in with stiff painters brush and then wipe down


    It's simple


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    sligojoek
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    Thanks lads.

    I'll try that tonight. I haven't looked for a new one yet.


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    FanadMan
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    listermint wrote: »
    It's not messy , get electrical contact cleaner in halfords use a stiff brush.

    Spray on keyboard rub in with stiff painters brush and then wipe down


    It's simple

    All depends on how gunked up it is. To get under the keys properly I've always found soaking in IPA and leaving for a while. Pour it off and repeat. Seen some horrible crap coming out but the IPA really does its job.


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    sligojoek
    Registered Users Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    FanadMan wrote: »
    All depends on how gunked up it is. To get under the keys properly I've always found soaking in IPA and leaving for a while. Pour it off and repeat. Seen some horrible crap coming out but the IPA really does its job.

    India Pale Ale?. That's what caused the problem.;)

    Joking aside. A friend has some. I'm gettting it off him tomorrow.


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