Spilled Pop in my Keyboard

[Dan Michler]

I spilled orange crush on my keyboard and now the "e" is really mushy when i press down.  is there anything i can do other than buying a new keyboard.  i'm cheap.

[Bruce Brakel]

I spilled orange crush on my keyboard and now the "e" is really mushy when i press down.  is there anything i can do other than buying a new keyboard.  i'm cheap.

It is pretty easy to steal a keyboard from a public library.  Every time I've poured pop or orange juice on a keyboard, that keyboard was done for.  

[D]

Could try a few things..

-Take the keyboard apart, isolate the "E"  key and and clean it, inside and underneath
-Pry the "E" key off and clean it
-Be a sinner like Bruce
-Buy a new one for $10?  

[Bruce Brakel]

I'm not suggesting that anyone should steal a keyboard from a public library.  That is NOT where I steal my keyboards from.  I was merely suggesting things he could do besides BUYING a keyboard.  

You could make a sign on brown corrugated cardboard and stand at a busy street corner, "Will beg for a keyboard."

[D]

keyboards

how many keyboards does one frickin need clepto

[mirth]

Well, other than trying to clean the affected key there's not much you can do.

You *could* try running they kbd under water & then use compressed air to blow out any water, then let the keyboard sit for 48-ish hours before trying to use. Note, this could very well ruin your keyboard.

Or, you could just mash you e key thousands of time & the dried pop will eventually wear out and break down.

Or, as D-Train pointed out, you could always buy a new keyboard for cheap:
http://www.pricewatch.com/h/prc.aspx?i=310&a=3811&f=1

[airspuds]

might have extra one lying around
would any keyboard do
are most key boards universal
i think its from a compaq


im still considering coming up on next sat
no side bets allowed
(cars not running real well - its a long trip)
(wife is out of town - so ill have to bring the golden child)
(shoulder -  still stiff - hopefully ill be able to take fri nite v-ball off to rest it )

[mirth]

are most key boards universal
i think its from a compaq

Most newer ones are. Provided Dan's computer is newer than 1998 it should be compatible. If not, I probably have an adapter for it.

[Guest]

Ha, I tried to clean it by taking off the back panel.  I definitely need a new one now     at least i got some cash at leagues this week to pay for one