I spilled Coke on my keyboard. Solved

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Help!
I spilled Coca-Cola on my laptop keyboard (not a whole can, about 5cl)!
I reacted immediately to clean up as much as possible
but the keys are functioning abnormally, for example, when I turn on the PC, the F2 key is already pressed down even though I haven't touched anything, so it takes me to the boot
then when I press the left key, the right one works
or "é" turns into éz
it's a laptop so the keyboard can't be replaced, what can I do???
thanks in advance

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atlas1 · Accepted Answer

Don't worry too much, just clean your keyboard. The keys get stuck because of the sugar in the cookies, so you can remove the keys, depending on the brand of the keyboard. Then, with a cotton swab, you can even dampen the swab with a little water and clean the touched areas. That's it, good luck.

atlas1

fil1958 · Answer

No surprise given the amount of sugar in Coke.  But you're mistaken because the keyboard is removable, but maybe you should consider calling a pro.

TazDevil · Answer

Yes, on a laptop, the keyboards are removable (and even replaceable). As has been mentioned, it's very likely the sugar in the Coke that causes the keys to stick.

siema · Answer

Thank you this morning the keys are working normally but one more question, will there be problems later?

toto · Answer

Hello, put a little whisky in it like that he will be happy.

Stargirlfr · Answer

To answer you, will there be problems later...? If it works now, there’s no reason. But in the worst-case scenario, if you have issues with your keyboard, call a professional (where you bought your laptop, for example) and they can replace it for you!

If it’s a Mac, I know they can send you a new keyboard with instructions on how to dismantle and reassemble it!

There you go :)
Have a good day!

bowbow13 · Answer

You're lucky, my keyboard was an alcoholic. Adel Scott didn't like it (even though I like it) but after cleaning it.... it still didn't like it lol and go find a keyboard at 8 PM, huh!!! lol

I spilled Coke on my keyboard.

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