Venturous Randy Posted May 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2016 Done something real stupid. First of all, I spilled some pancake syrup on keyboard near the space bar and got some sticky keys. So, I got the bright idea that I would pour a little alcohol on the sticky keys. It freed up the keys, and then ALL the keys stopped working. I am currently typing this on my on screen keyboard, not touch screen, which I did not know existed. What is also making this real frustrating is I recently converted to Win 10 and everything is hard to find. I removed the battery for a few minutes and that did not help. Anyone got any suggestions? Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted May 26, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2016 Randy there is a rubber pad under the keys. The alcohol might have destroyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camos Posted May 26, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 26, 2016 Hopefully you unplugged the keyboard before pouring alcohol on it. If not then you will probably need a new one. There are a number of ways to clean a gummed up keyboard. Probably the most common is to pry off each keypad then use a cotton swab with alcohol to remove the sticky stuff. Here are some instructions for doing it in the dishwasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynvy5 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2016 Randy, The keyboards are normally easy to replace. What make and model of laptop do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted May 26, 2016 Randy, The keyboards are normally easy to replace. What make and model of laptop do you have? I have a Compaq CQ56. I just ordered a new keyboard off ebay for $10. I also need to replace the headphone jack while I am in it. How difficult will this be? I replaced the trans in my 83 with a 2nd gen trans so it can't be harder than that. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynvy5 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 26, 2016 I have a Compaq CQ56. I just ordered a new keyboard off ebay for $10. I also need to replace the headphone jack while I am in it. How difficult will this be? I replaced the trans in my 83 with a 2nd gen trans so it can't be harder than that. Randy It is a little more involved. but if you put a 2nd gen trans in to a 1st gen you should be able to do it. BTW do you have any pictures of the trans swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 26, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 26, 2016 No way could I remove the key board. I know I would have a few screws left over.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 26, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 26, 2016 No way could I remove the key board. I know I would have a few screws left over.. Could use those if ya got any missing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted May 26, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 26, 2016 Could use those if ya got any missing..... Not Missing just loose screws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted May 26, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 26, 2016 can you connect an external keyboard until you can fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 26, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 26, 2016 I know a guy who spilled something on his keyboard and he plugged in a tabletop computer keyboard and used it that way. This was a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar99 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 26, 2016 If you have bluetooth on your laptop you can use a bluetooth keyboard. If not then there is a usb plug in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted May 26, 2016 I can use the screen keyboard that is triggered by the mouse pointer. Now my problem is I am getting some feedback from the reg kb like there are stuck keys and it will fill up a page like this '''''''''''''''''''''''''///////////////////]]]]]]]]]]]]] and I have a hard time getting it to stop. There does not feel like any keys are stuck. Thanks for video.// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted May 26, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 26, 2016 Ugh!!!!! I hate puter problems. I say go buy you a brand spankin new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted May 26, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 26, 2016 Only solution Then: Then: Just to be sure. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted May 26, 2016 Share #16 Posted May 26, 2016 If you lived closer to me I could order and replace the kb with a new one, your best bet is a bluetooth or similar wireless kb until you can get it replaced. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted June 1, 2016 Well, $9.98 with free shipping and about 10 minutes and I now have a new keyboard. I could have never imagined how easy is was and watching the noted videos made all the difference. I kept thinking I did not have all the screws out because there was still pancake syrup keeping it stuck together. I cleaned it up and put it back together and it's just like new. I will say that with me going to Win 10 and having the On Screen Keyboard feature, it really helped. Thanks for the responses as this place is just great. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug royal86 Posted June 2, 2016 Share #18 Posted June 2, 2016 most key boards are easy to change and not to expensive. i have replaced the key board for less then $30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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