Posted by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 10:59am
Msg #339177
I spilled iced tea on my laptop.
Is there anything I can do to salvage it?
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Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 5/31/10 11:02am
Msg #339178
set it upside down? and let is air dry..not trying to be
funny, but that's would I would do. and make sure its turned off if it didn't already power down.
leave it alone for a few hours and then try turning it back on?
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 11:14am
Msg #339184
MY DH told me to use a blow dryer on it and shut it down.
I tried to turn it on agaIn and it emits a beeping sound now.
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/31/10 11:17am
Msg #339186
Re: MY DH told me to use a blow dryer on it and shut it down.
that is what Bruce said to do too. Make sure it is thoroughly dry.
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 11:20am
Msg #339187
Re: MY DH told me to use a blow dryer on it and shut it down.
I did that for a few minutes. Then i read somewhere that it could further damage the computer.
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/31/10 11:29am
Msg #339191
Re: MY DH told me to use a blow dryer on it and shut it down.
These may help:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Tips/Coffee-and-keyboards-dont-mix/2004/11/24/1101219582909.html
http://www.ehow.com/video_113626_clean-laptop-spills.html
or:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080719144546AAhm2vu
Just google spilled ice tea on keyboard
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Reply by MikeC/NY on 5/31/10 12:22pm
Msg #339202
Re: MY DH told me to use a blow dryer on it and shut it down.
The hair dryer has to be on a cool setting - you don't want to add melted plastic to your problems...
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/31/10 11:04am
Msg #339179
was there sugar in it??
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 11:10am
Msg #339182
No. It was artificially sweetened.
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Reply by OR on 5/31/10 11:13am
Msg #339183
Re: I spilled coffee on my laptop.
I did that with coffee with cream and sugar in it once. I did not know that it was sitting in a pool of coffee for a couple of days. We just let it dry for a couple of days and it worked. My daughter in law uses now a year later.
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 11:16am
Msg #339185
That's encouraging. n/m
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Reply by Notarysigner on 5/31/10 11:20am
Msg #339188
Re: That's encouraging.
Sorry for the accident but, now Shoshana you should apply the same principles at home as I'm sure you do at signings...no beverages on the table..... 
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 11:22am
Msg #339189
Re: That's encouraging.
James, it is so hot this time of year that I am constantly drinking something!
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Reply by Notarysigner on 5/31/10 11:26am
Msg #339190
Re: That's encouraging.
T V tray next to the laptop my dear will save you every time...hmmm it's got to be evening somewhere in the world? Must be martini time..
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Reply by jba/fl on 5/31/10 12:15pm
Msg #339196
get a camelbac w/sipping tube
http://www.camelbak.com/
They have great spill proof bottles as well as waist packs, etc. As much as you are exercising and in this weater....
check them out.
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Reply by jba/fl on 5/31/10 12:16pm
Msg #339197
Plus - leaves you hands free for better balance n/m
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Reply by jba/fl on 5/31/10 12:18pm
Msg #339199
weather. Guess it is new keyboard time - I have to bang
the keys anymore. Maybe I should run it through the dishwasher first? LOL
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 5/31/10 1:35pm
Msg #339215
Which one should I get?
Are you talking about the backpack type or a bottle?
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Reply by jba/fl on 5/31/10 4:35pm
Msg #339238
Re: Which one should I get?
The bottle is great if you are wandering the house or in the car; the waist pack or back pack style is great while exercising. BTW, WalMart does have a knock off product, but I have never used theirs. I do have the originals for kayaking so that my hands are free, but I use a bag that sits on the floor so that my hands are free and less weight higher on the boat (makes you tippy) or my back (too hot - something else to make me sweat, er, glow, as horses sweat, men perspire and women glow).
The choice is your needs being met.
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Reply by Maureen_nh on 5/31/10 12:49pm
Msg #339207
As a frequent "grape juice" spiller, I turn it upsidedown and shake it 'til nothing comes out. Then I take a paper towel (S) and run the edges in beween the rows until nothing is picked up. Don't depress any keys until you are certain it is dry.
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Reply by Doris_CO on 5/31/10 2:20pm
Msg #339220
http://www.wikihow.com/Save-a-Laptop-from-Liquid-Damage.
If you haven't already, pull the battery out.
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Reply by CF on 6/1/10 11:21am
Msg #339283
Take out the battery and open the laptop and make sure that it can get air to it. Perhaps put it in front of a fan. This happened to my husbands last year and after about 6 hours it started working again. Good luck....may take a while!
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 6/1/10 12:15pm
Msg #339303
I haven't turned it on yet. Waiting for my computer guru to give me the next step. In this hot and arid climate we don't have to wait a long time to dry it out, I don't think.
Shoshana
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