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From: DJH on 22 Oct 2009 05:06
I slopped half a cup of coffee (with sugar) over my Advent 4489. It didn't
all go directly over it but it splashed it. I dried it out and the processor
etc works ok but most of the keys on the keyboard aren't working. It's only
6 months old but of course I can't find the receipt etc for it now :-(.
What's the likelihood of it being repaired at a reasonable cost (i.e. under
100 quid - I'm in the UK) or is it scrap?

From: Paul on 22 Oct 2009 06:23
DJH wrote:
> I slopped half a cup of coffee (with sugar) over my Advent 4489. It
> didn't all go directly over it but it splashed it. I dried it out and
> the processor etc works ok but most of the keys on the keyboard aren't
> working. It's only 6 months old but of course I can't find the receipt
> etc for it now :-(. What's the likelihood of it being repaired at a
> reasonable cost (i.e. under 100 quid - I'm in the UK) or is it scrap?
>

On a regular laptop, the keyboard would be modular and removable.
Some people manage to change keyboards themselves. The only
trick might be, when you buy a keyboard, getting the right
language of keyboard. Some laptops have four or more choices
for keyboards, and you have to be careful to get the right one.
Presumably, there is a delicate cable on the thing, and one tug
the wrong way, could mean you're shopping for a new cable as well.

Example of a keyboard, here.

http://www.notebookrepair.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=27_1224&products_id=4117

In terms of cleaning keyboards, some people claim you can disassemble
and rinse the keyboard while it is still wet with the coffee. I tried
that with an expensive ($150.00) keyboard, and even after all that
care (cleaning and thorough drying), three of the keys didn't work.
That keyboard was assembled with steel rivets, so I couldn't tear
it apart for a look. Steel rivets tend to spin when you drill them,
and I didn't even try.

Paul
From: baron on 22 Oct 2009 06:24
DJH Inscribed thus:

> I slopped half a cup of coffee (with sugar) over my Advent 4489. It
> didn't all go directly over it but it splashed it. I dried it out and
> the processor etc works ok but most of the keys on the keyboard aren't
> working. It's only 6 months old but of course I can't find the receipt
> etc for it now :-(. What's the likelihood of it being repaired at a
> reasonable cost (i.e. under 100 quid - I'm in the UK) or is it scrap?

PC world may condescend to supply you with a new keyboard ! Its more
likely that they will either want an arm and both legs to repair it for
you. You may be better off finding out who the real manufacturer is
and buying a spare that way. They are quite straight forward to
replace.

--
Best Regards:
Baron.
From: JD on 22 Oct 2009 13:55
DJH wrote:
> I slopped half a cup of coffee (with sugar) over my Advent 4489. It
> didn't all go directly over it but it splashed it. I dried it out and
> the processor etc works ok but most of the keys on the keyboard aren't
> working. It's only 6 months old but of course I can't find the receipt
> etc for it now :-(. What's the likelihood of it being repaired at a
> reasonable cost (i.e. under 100 quid - I'm in the UK) or is it scrap?
>

Hi DJH

if it is only the keyboard that is not working this should be pretty
simple to fix, the part you need is only �24 and you should be able to
do it yourself, you usually take off the bezel above the keyboard (may
have some buttons on it) and there will be a couple of screws once these
are removed the keyboard will lift out, there is only one ribbon cable
to remove/connect (there are release catches on the connector side use a
small screwdriver and push them outward)

once the keyboard is removed you can wash it using a shower head, wrap
it in a towel and leave it on a radiator or somewhere warm for a few
days till its completely dry then refit it, or replace with a new one

part you might want:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Advent-4489-laptop-keyboard-V022322BK1-k808kb_W0QQitemZ390099634550QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice?hash=item5ad3c00976

if you take it to a pc repair shop they will charge you a fortune esp PC
World.

Good luck
JD
From: Jeff Strickland on 22 Oct 2009 20:05

"DJH" <spam(a)spamspams.com> wrote in message
news:f8OdnaOfd6E7vX3XnZ2dnUVZ8sGdnZ2d(a)brightview.co.uk...
>I slopped half a cup of coffee (with sugar) over my Advent 4489. It didn't
>all go directly over it but it splashed it. I dried it out and the
>processor etc works ok but most of the keys on the keyboard aren't working.
>It's only 6 months old but of course I can't find the receipt etc for it
>now :-(. What's the likelihood of it being repaired at a reasonable cost
>(i.e. under 100 quid - I'm in the UK) or is it scrap?
>

I'd be pulling the key tops off and cleaning the switches with a 409-type of
product. Perhaps alcohol would clean this out, or maybe even plain water on
a rag.

You can get a can of Contact Cleaner from the electronics store. Press each
button several times to be sure it's working freely. When the switches work
freely, put the key tops back on.

You can start the machine and open NotePad to see what the switches do, then
put the right key top in the right place.







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