Can a Bluetooth adapter survive a washer and dryer cycle?
I accidentally left my Insignia Bluetooth universal adapter in the pocket of my shorts. It went through the washing machine and then made it into the dryer before…
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Can My MP4 Player Survive Being Dropped in Water?
My Majestic BT8488 MP4 player was exposed to water. I closed it and wiped it with a piece of paper, but after turning it on, the screen glitched…
Can a Bluetooth Adapter Be Salvaged After Going Through the Washer and Dryer?
I accidentally left an Insignia Bluetooth universal adapter in my shorts. It went through the washing machine and then made it into the dryer before I noticed. Now…
How can I safely dry a water-damaged keyboard overnight?
My cat knocked a cup of plain water onto my A4Tech keyboard. I don't have a spare keyboard and need to use this one by tomorrow. What's the…
My non-water-resistant phone fell into shallow water—should I have it inspected?
My phone, which has no water-resistance rating, fell into less than two inches of water. I pulled it out within about eight seconds, powered it off, dried the…
Can I Salvage Any Parts From a Broken PS5 for a PC Build?
I have a PS5 that a repair technician said was unrepairable. Before I sell it, I'm wondering whether any internal components—especially the RAM or storage—can be reused in…
How should I clean kitty litter out of my MacBook Pro?
I recently flew across the country with my cats and packed my MacBook Pro along with a bag of clumping kitty litter for a bathroom break. The litter…
Did I Lift the PCB Pads While Replacing This Microswitch?
I'm trying to replace a microswitch, but I had trouble desoldering it and now I'm worried I damaged the PCB pads. There's brown material covering the contacts that…
Should I Disconnect the Battery After Spilling Soda on My Wireless Keyboard?
I spilled roughly 50 ml of soda on the right side of my wireless keyboard, mainly around the Enter and Backspace keys. Some of it landed on the…
Help! My PC Won't Shut Down After a Power Outage
I came back from a trip and discovered my PC isn't shutting down properly after a power outage while I was away. When I try to turn off…
How can I access my dead tablet when the power button is stuck?
My Samsung Galaxy Tab 8's power button is stuck, and I had been using the double-tap feature to wake it up. Unfortunately, I forgot to charge it and…
How Can I Turn On an Old TV Without a Working Power Button or Remote?
I'm trying to revive an old TV that my dad no longer uses, so I can play some PS2 and PS3 games on it. The issue is that…
Help! I Need to Assemble My PC from Loose Parts
I'm feeling really lost with my first PC build. I've bought all the parts, but now I have a messy pile of components, cables, and screws, and I…
Best Options for Replacing a Broken LCD on an Older Sony TV?
I have a Sony KDL46V4100 TV with a broken LCD screen. I'm not sure how it happened since the TV hasn't been used for a while, but I…
Can I Use WD-40 Electronic Spray on My Motherboard After a Water Spill?
I accidentally spilled water on my desktop PC and let it air dry for about 24 hours. I'm worried there might still be residue on the motherboard. Would…
Help! My PC Is Flickering After a Little Water Exposure
Today, a small splash of water dripped from my desk onto my PC, landing on top of the case above the fans. I quickly wiped it off, thinking…
What should I do after spilling milk on my MacBook's keyboard?
I accidentally spilled milk on my MacBook's keyboard. I've already shut it down and put it in a vertical position to drain. Is there anything else I can…
What should I do after spilling water on my laptop's power button?
I accidentally spilled a few drops of water on the power button of my laptop, and now it won't turn on. I tried using a hair dryer to…
My Laptop Suddenly Shut Down and Smelled Like It Was Burning—What Should I Do?
I was just using my 2020 Huawei MateBook when it unexpectedly shut down. I tried plugging it in, but the charging light won't turn on. I also held…
Help! I spilled water on my PC and now it won't boot!
I accidentally spilled some water on my computer, particularly on my GPU. I wiped it up quickly and managed to use the PC for over 7 hours afterward,…