Can I Fix a Keyboard That Stopped Working After a Dishwasher Cycle?
My keyboard had become extremely dirty from food and cigarette ash, so I tried to clean it because the packaging described it as washable. I put it in…
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How can I safely remove petroleum jelly from a USB-C plug?
My wired headphones were stored in a purse next to a small tub of petroleum jelly, and the cap came off. The USB-C plug ended up in the…
Coffee Spilled on My Laptop—Is It Still Repairable?
I accidentally spilled coffee on the left side of my laptop. Roughly 20–30% of the spill reached the keyboard. I wiped the surface and pressed several keys while…
Spilled Milk on My MacBook—Should I Be Worried?
I accidentally knocked over a glass of milk and a small amount landed on my MacBook. I shut it down immediately, turned it upside down, and wiped away…
How serious is a small milk spill on a MacBook?
I accidentally knocked over a glass of milk and a small amount landed on my MacBook. I shut it down immediately, turned it upside down, and wiped away…
Water Leaked Into My PC While It Was Off—Which Parts Might Survive?
My apartment's mini-split stopped working and leaked a large amount of water onto my desk, including inside my PC case. The computer was powered off, but the GPU…
How should I clean a drink-soaked Logitech G502 X Plus?
My Logitech G502 X Plus was completely soaked when my cat knocked over a cup of Malibu and orange juice. The mouse still works, but all of the…
Help! I spilled Coke Zero on my computer—what should I do now?
While trying to pour myself a glass of Coke Zero, some of it accidentally leaked through the ventilation into my PC. I quickly powered down the computer and…
What's the Best Way to Clean My PC and Motherboard Without Causing Damage?
I have a pretty dirty PC that's been sitting in storage for about five years. I've got both 100% and 90% isopropyl alcohol on hand, but just spraying…
I accidentally washed my PC parts with tap water—what should I do now?
So, here's the thing—I washed my PC components, including the motherboard, GPU, and power supply, using regular tap water. While I was waiting for them to dry, I…
I spilled soda on my computer! What should I do?
I accidentally knocked over a can of soda while fixing the connection between my PC and monitor, and about half of it spilled onto my graphics card. I…
Help! I Spilled Diet Coke on My Laptop, Now the Keys Don't Work
I spilled Diet Coke on my laptop and now several keys are not functioning, including the T, Y, Tab, Caps Lock, both Shift keys, Backspace, Fn, Windows, and…