Need Computer Repair Advice!

yogini · Apr 12th, 2006, 20:19

My bf had a bit of an accident with his computer involving a touch of beer and his keypad... and is now in need of either a reputable experienced repair shop and/or computer hardware shop...any advice would be most welcome! He has had little luck so far in Goa trying to resolve this. Next stop Bangalore! Any specific tips for this city would be extremely helpful.

Namaste!

steven_ber · Apr 12th, 2006, 21:29

I can understand that you feel attached, but after an accident like this there's only one thing you can do, get a new boyfriend.

PeakXV · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogini

My bf had a bit of an accident with his computer involving a touch of beer and his keypad... and is now in need of either a reputable experienced repair shop and/or computer hardware shop...any advice would be most welcome! He has had little luck so far in Goa trying to resolve this. Next stop Bangalore! Any specific tips for this city would be extremely helpful.

Namaste!

When this happens:
1. shut the computer off immediately.
2. Lay the keyboard/laptop out in the sun for two days.
3. The beer/coffee/water will evaporate eventually and the residue will not be conductive.

99/100 you should be back in business in a couple of days.

The key is immediate power down and patience.

Hopefully the following information is not too late, but if so, may be useful as a part of a sticky in the future for those who imbibe at their computer and thus have accidents waiting to happen.

cyberhippie · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:29

Doesn't the protective rubber membrane protect you from all this??

If so lift the cover and wipe down, leave to dry and off you go!

Or is this membrane not waterproof???

PeakXV · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:38

There are a plethora of desktop Computer-laptop keyboard configurations, interfaces and their associated proximities to other peripherals out there these days. A quick wipe down maybe in order for some but for others would be nearly impossible and thus a real gamble to put your faith into powering up quickly after doing so.

cyberhippie · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:44

Cheers peakXV, I just thought I'd ask, I suppose the range in prices for KBs should have told me something

Judi · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:47

[quote=cyberhippie]Doesn't the protective rubber membrane protect you from all this??

QUOTE]

Isn't that for something else entirely?

aask · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:59

Open the clssified ads in the Morning New Paper in Bangalore. Else try the yellow pages for Bangalore in the net. There will be guys giving service coming upto your hotel. I got mine fixed in the hotel after a pwer flip in Jaipur almost wiped out the Hard Disk.

Digital Drifter · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:59

[quote=Judi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Doesn't the protective rubber membrane protect you from all this??

QUOTE]

Isn't that for something else entirely?

Me too. I think CH typed this in the wrong Forum.....

Nick-H · Apr 12th, 2006, 23:08

Safe Computing. Only way to do it if you care about the rest of your life

Did the OP say if was a laptop or just a keyboard to a machine?

If the latter, buy a new one.

Then make a hobby out the old one, trying washing down, drying out etc etc etc.....

crvlvr · Apr 13th, 2006, 00:47

yogini,

1. Is this a laptop or a PC?
2. Is the problem just stuck keys, or more than that?

Here is a link to some instructions on how to clean a laptop keyboard http://www.computing.net/howto/simple/keyboard/

goangoangone · Apr 13th, 2006, 08:51

Quote:

Hopefully the following information is not too late, but if so, may be useful as a part of a sticky in the future for those who imbibe at their computer and thus have accidents waiting to happen.

Yes, it will be sticky when the beer dries.

goangoangone · Apr 13th, 2006, 08:57

I think everyone missed the point here.
What a waste of beer

PeakXV · Apr 13th, 2006, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by goangoangone

Hopefully the following information is not too late, but if so, may be useful as a part of a sticky in the future for those who imbibe at their computer and thus have accidents waiting to happen.

Yes, it will be sticky when the beer dries.

At least it will eventually dry!

The big question is what to do when you spill a Bhang Lassi with an extra scoop of Green Goop into the keyboard crevices.

... I'll bet Wazen has done that a few times

-- speaking of Wazen anybody heard from him lately????

....

I need another fix from his excellent adventure!

rudy · Apr 14th, 2006, 10:53

I dont think its advicable to keep the lap top in the sun for 2 days...pls dont do that...insturd of that..turn off the laptop..disconnect the power...remove the battery form the bck....if you have a hair drier...pls try to blow hot air...using the blower on the key board....then try using the key board...keeping the system off...to chk if the keys on the pad are sticking...if not leave the system for half a day...then try using it....As you said the nxt stop is bangalore...u find a lot of servicing centers in bangalore where u can get the laptop repaired...not a prob..

Rudy

Apr 12th, 2006, 20:19	#1
yogini Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2	Need Computer Repair Advice! My bf had a bit of an accident with his computer involving a touch of beer and his keypad... and is now in need of either a reputable experienced repair shop and/or computer hardware shop...any advice would be most welcome! He has had little luck so far in Goa trying to resolve this. Next stop Bangalore! Any specific tips for this city would be extremely helpful. Namaste!

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Doesn't the protective rubber membrane protect you from all this?? If so lift the cover and wipe down, leave to dry and off you go! Or is this membrane not waterproof???

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Apr 12th, 2006, 22:44	#6
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Cheers peakXV, I just thought I'd ask, I suppose the range in prices for KBs should have told me something

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aask Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Israel/India Posts: 42	Open the clssified ads in the Morning New Paper in Bangalore. Else try the yellow pages for Bangalore in the net. There will be guys giving service coming upto your hotel. I got mine fixed in the hotel after a pwer flip in Jaipur almost wiped out the Hard Disk.

Apr 12th, 2006, 23:08	#10
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Safe Computing. Only way to do it if you care about the rest of your life Did the OP say if was a laptop or just a keyboard to a machine? If the latter, buy a new one. Then make a hobby out the old one, trying washing down, drying out etc etc etc.....

Apr 13th, 2006, 00:47	#11
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,667	yogini, 1. Is this a laptop or a PC? 2. Is the problem just stuck keys, or more than that? Here is a link to some instructions on how to clean a laptop keyboard http://www.computing.net/howto/simple/keyboard/

Apr 13th, 2006, 08:57	#13
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,953	I think everyone missed the point here. What a waste of beer

Apr 14th, 2006, 10:53	#15
rudy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 73	I dont think its advicable to keep the lap top in the sun for 2 days...pls dont do that...insturd of that..turn off the laptop..disconnect the power...remove the battery form the bck....if you have a hair drier...pls try to blow hot air...using the blower on the key board....then try using the key board...keeping the system off...to chk if the keys on the pad are sticking...if not leave the system for half a day...then try using it....As you said the nxt stop is bangalore...u find a lot of servicing centers in bangalore where u can get the laptop repaired...not a prob.. Rudy