General Chat

The slow computer thread has made me realise I can ask for advice on here. As some of you know I coughed and got beer all over my laptop just before xmas have now got sticky keys. What can I do ????????

try using a baby wipe or something similar Linda

stop spilling beer- it is a precious commodity ! pmsl- sue. xxx

Thanks Sue I will heed the advice. Linda tried a damp cloth but it didnt work will try a baby wipe if I can remember where to buy them

malc my daughter tipped coffee over the keyboard.thought it would die on me but cleaned it up and was fine.like you said the keys were sticky though and kept getting stuckxxxxxx(:

You can wash the keys if its just surface sticky. If they are sticking, as in staying pressed, you can rinse with warm water, but make sure you tip the laptop upside down to dry so any liquid drains out. Best thing is as soon as you spill anything in your laptop, swill it with water and tip it upside down immediately - if its left to dry you may not be able to clean it properly and it will need taking apart. (I know this 'cos my step-dad has had to do it more than once with a friend's laptop...she keeps managing to throw red wine at it!! lol)

technology is fantastic nowadays sounds like motherboards and water go together COOL must put my laptop in the washer tomorrow lol Paul

As long as there is no electrical supply into the machine, and no additives in the water, you shouldn't have a problem...it might not take too kindly to being tossed around though! :O)) just don't take it to the nearest launderette 'cos I doubt their insurance will cover it!! lol

is it a 40 or 60 degree wash comfort/lenor ??

ooh no fabric conditioner - you'll make it go all soft! lol

sarah whatever you had for your tea I want some Paul

PSML Is it possible to dye laptops in the washing machine? becx :-)

if you put it in the tumble dryer- wrap a towel around it first, then you dont risk it damaging your tumble dryer. lol.

bec let you know tomorrow gonna try red gone off black Paul

oh sue - if I put it in the bumble frier will I use Bounce or would winalot be better

Seriously though Paul, you can rinse out a laptop without causing damage - plain water is ok as long as there is no power to the machine when you do it (ie unplug it AND remove the battery pack), and don't soak it completely - the real problems stem from things like coffee and beer 'cos of the sugars in them.

can you hang it on the line? or is it best just to put it on the radiator?? Bev

hhmmmmm all these sugestions.. of to check the washer to see if lap top will fit...bbs lmao

Washing machines on the other hand....I don't even trust my clothes in my washing machine...I swear its got a mind of its own lol

PMSL Paul - Are you tie-dying it??? becx