keyboard does not work

[wickedtart]

I spilt some fizzy drink on my keyboard and now some of the keys do not work. Do i need to purchase a new keyboard or!!!!!!!

[Kerplunk]

Probably.

[Brando_#1]

Definately.

[Lingam]

I had same problem and opened to see if could be cleaned and inside is dozens of little plastic cups that go everywhere. Bought new one at ASDA for LESS THAN �5. and just cannot see the point in paying more.

[Tweed]

You can take it apart and clean it if you could be bothered.

[fo3nix]

it may not be broken. unless its a laptop, it may be hardier than you think.

-- disconnect it from the computer
-- get some kitchen roll, and put it on some flat surface
-- turn the keyboard upside down, and rest it on the kitchen roll. leave
-- once seems to have stopped any dripping etc., turn back up, and take a damp (but not dripping at all!) cloth, and wipe the keys to stop any sticky mess
-- re-connect to computer, see if it works

[qapmoc]

Keyboards are so cheap that it is not worth the trouble to even think about fixing it up.

[clairey-s]

unless of course, like mine, its a wireless :P then its well worth the effort of cleaning it (vs. the effort of either buying one compatible with the mouse / connector thingy, installing it OR buying a whole new lot of cra... sorry, stuff)

xXx

[joules99]

It will make a difference whether it was a diet brand or not. The moisture issue is not the main problem, as suggested, however the sugar in the will gunk it up for good.

[kepla]

No need to do anything silly and expensive like buy a new keyboard or trying to take it apart. Just unplug it and give it a good wash in the kitchen sink. Yes, I am serious. Afterwards, make sure that it is really thoroughly dried out before plugging it back into your computer again - maybe a couple of days on a radiator or hung on a washing line. The water will do the keyboard no harm at all - provided that you don't have water and electricity in it at the same time. It cleans all the gunk off the keys too.