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778965 2009-06-02 00:51:00 and she quickly wiped away the spill as soon as that happened, but now the keyboard and the mouse pad are not working. Suggestion for a computer repair shop in Auckland? There are no obvious slushing sounds in the laptop and it appears to be dry overall.

Cheers :)
Renmoo (66)
778966 2009-06-02 00:56:00 Did you turn it upside down straight away?

What is the model no. and brand of the laptop?

Service+ is very good, may be a bit expensive though

http://www.serviceplus.co.nz/

Blam
Blam (54)
778967 2009-06-02 00:58:00 She didn't turn it upside down straight away, unfortunately. And by the time I get to her, it was more than six hours after the spillage has occurred.

It's a HP laptop. Does the model matter?

Cheers :)
Renmoo (66)
778968 2009-06-02 01:11:00 you cna try laptop repair

www.laptopfix.co.nz

*edit

seems their website is down
you can call on 09-3093087

address is : 193 symonds street
sonar (14802)
778969 2009-06-02 04:20:00 you cna try laptop repair

www.laptopfix.co.nz

*edit

seems their website is down
you can call on 09-3093087

address is : 193 symonds street
Okay, I will tell her to give that a try.

Blam6: Diagnosis alone cost $200!!! :shockandhorrorlol:
Renmoo (66)
778970 2009-06-02 06:26:00 DIY.
And use isopropyl alcohol on it.
Or, claim it under insurance.
Or use an external keyboard and mouse if its completely stuffed and you don't want to pay.
pctek (84)
778971 2009-06-02 08:21:00 Hi Jamuz

Was the liquid coffee, tea or lolly water? This makes a difference as any sugar residue can create major problems.

Here's an old Electronic Tech's tip, though it's sounds weird it actually works. Get a kilogram of white rice. Put your laptop, (leave laptop open) in a large plastic bag and pour rice over the keyboard. Make sure you seal the battery compartment first. Now seal the plastic bag. Leave for a few days. The rice will absorb all the moisture. Keep out of the sun. This tip works best if the liquid was just water but if not give it a go anyway.

Vacuum the rice off the keyboard to remove any that's managed to get between the keys.

You could do the mouse the same way but I suggest buying a new one.


There are no obvious slushing sounds in the laptop and it appears to be dry overall.

Unfortunately this doesn't mean squat. Any shorts caused by the liquid will be too small to see or hear.

Hope this helps ...

BURNZEE
Burnzee (6950)
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