I accidentally spilled soda on my honeycomb mouse right on the buttons and internal components. I immediately disconnected it, but I'm wondering if it's safe to plug it back in or if I should just let it dry overnight. Is that enough time for it to dry, especially since it was soda?
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If soda got into the honeycomb parts near the DPI button, it's good to be cautious. Let it dry for at least 1-2 days if you can. I spilled coffee on my GPU once and waited two days, and it survived without issues! It might feel like a long wait, but it's worth it for peace of mind.
You should definitely let it dry for a full day before plugging it back in. If it still feels sticky afterward, you might need to open it up and clean the switches with some Q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol. It’s unlikely that you’ll have permanent damage, but better safe than sorry!
Just a heads up, if your soda was sugary like Coke, the mouse might not completely recover. I got a little Coke in my keyboard and no matter how much I cleaned, two keys still stick. Luckily, they’re not critical keys, but if it’s your mouse clicks, you might end up needing a replacement after a couple of days.
I turned it upside down and got some soda out, so that’s good!