Is my wet Chromebook beyond repair?

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Asked By CuriousGadget123 On

Hey everyone, my Asus CX5601 got a bit wet and it seemed like it was completely dead at first, not charging or anything. I took it apart, removed the battery, and let it dry with a fan, and now it charges and works somewhat. The problem is, the C, D, E keys, and both CTRL keys are acting weird; they don't respond at first tap, and sometimes the shortcuts like CTRL+A or CTRL+C do strange things instead of what they should. Is it completely damaged, or might it get better as it dries out more? Any advice would be appreciated!

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Answered By GadgetGuru88 On

Honestly, I think it might be cooked. Liquid damage isn't something that just goes away on its own. You might want to look into getting a new one, especially since Chromebooks are kind of designed to be disposable.

Answered By WorriedNerd42 On

You know what? You aren’t totally lost yet, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up. If it's been a few years and it's showing signs like this, you might be better off investing in a new unit soon. Just a heads up!

Answered By TechSavvyJoe On

It sounds like there might still be some moisture interfering with those keys. Water can mess with the circuits, so unless something shorted out, you might still have a chance! But if it shorted, then those keys are likely done for.

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