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15 years ago

Without a lot of background, I learned there truly is a first time for everything. I've used a computer for over 20 years and always had a beverage nearby.

This morning, I had the architect's lamp on the desk set a bit too low, and when I swung the lamp to reduce the light level a bit, it bumped my glass spilling water all over my wife's laptop keyboard.

Immediately, I unplugged the mouse, external keyboard, etc. and turned it upside down to drain as much out as I could. Then, I put her hairdryer on a gentle cycle and used it to dry out the interior as much as I could. I removed the hard drive and battery, and opened the RAM access area. Applied more heat and now have the "culprit" architect's lamp attempting to dry any possible remaining moisture.

Is there any hope it will recover? If so, how long should I wait before I attempt to fire it up again.

Thanks for your input.

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Comments (5)

owbist
15 years ago
Personally I would not try starting it for a few hours. There was a time when condensation was cause for concern. I suppose it still is but you see people totting laptops in and out out temperature variations with seemingly no ill effects.

Hopefully you'll get lucky here.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
It may work since you did all the right things right away but do not try firing it up for at least a couple days and leave it with air flowing over it, using the lamp is good too. Keep a fan on it and leave the light on it. It takes a while to dry the moisture under the keys, those can be removed but you have to be very careful not to break them.
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samtom_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
Hi Folks,

Just a brief note to say thanks.

All's well that ends well!

With your advice and my son's encouragement to let it dry for a week, I fired it up and it's doing fine. In fact, I'm using it now.

I know that this is one place I can get good dependable guidance.

Your help & guidance is always appreciated.

Best wishes,

Tom
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
excellent news! you did all the right things immediately and that makes all the difference in these cases. Now where is that beverage? LOL

If I am going to have any type of drink near my computers I have learned to only use the type of container that has a closed lid you can either sip from or put a straw into. I have bought several of those insulated glasses with the handle on them, I take them everywhere with me now and they keep ice a long time. You might give that a try! I use one for my coffee too.

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