Pop off all the keys and I *believe* that the keyboard is actually dishwasher safe -- provided that you don't use any detergent. Set it on the top rack by itself and run it through a cycle. Then let it dry thoroughly, at least overnight.
Of course, you should probably wait to get some other advice first. I take no responsibilty for if you blow up something.
I did this with a PowerBook keyboard after dumping a cup of tea (complete with milk and sugar) into it.
Popped it out, ran it under cold water for 5 full minutes, and dried it out. Worked like a charm the next day. I shook out the excess water, then set up a fan blowing on it for the evening on a shelf with sunlight. Ended up sitting there for about 12 hours I guess.
How difficult would it be for Apple to build water resistance into its laptop keyboards? Seems to be just a matter of a rubber seal and a soft membrane **under** the keys. Though perhaps this might do bad things for cooling efficiency.
If you spill a drink again you shouldn't leave it overnight before cleaning the keyboard, even if it continues to work immediately after the spill. Sweet fizzy drinks like Coke are the worst as when the fluid evaporates a sticky residue is left behind.
<strong>Sweet fizzy drinks like Coke are the worst as when the fluid evaporates a sticky residue is left behind.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Have you ever seen what happens after the sticky stage? It's incredible. As an experiment, pour out a can of your favorite cola onto a flat surface and leave it for a few weeks. It turns into a solid brown material with properties that are positively alien. Even hitting it hard with the sharp end of a screwdriver has no effect! NASA should consider coating the nose of the shuttle in this stuff.
Have you ever seen what happens after the sticky stage? It's incredible. As an experiment, pour out a can of your favorite cola onto a flat surface and leave it for a few weeks.
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Err... I think I'll leave that to the research scientists with nothing better to do with their time.
<a href="http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?Vend=Crywolf"; target="_blank">CoolMac Keyboard</a></strong><hr></blockquote>Because they feel nothing like a "real" keyboard. The little pad doesn't give the same response that actual keys give. Also, you'll note that that is not a full keyboard. I for one need my number pad and arrows and home/end/page keys to be in their proper places.
well, i tried to clean it. but now nothing works....... i'm using keycaps to write this message...i'm sad, i need a keyboard. there is no emoticon for how i feel right now......for bout 5 minutes after i restart,not only does the reaturh key work, bt if i hold the space bar evry kry works. but then they stop and i am left with.....keycaps....isn't this the saddest thread ever
Man, I feel your pain. <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
How old is your Mac? If it's under a year old, you might can get a replacement from a local Apple retailer for free. I few months after I got my last Mac, the keyboard started acting wonky (no spills, though) and it was replaced completely free of charge.
Alternatively, you can just get some cheap, generic USB keyboard to replace it. I actually always keep a second keyboard in my closet in case of just such an emergency. Yes, I'm such a geeeeek.
I'm not sure whether you have a recent Mac with USB and whether it's a desktop or laptop, but you can always buy an Apple Pro keyboard (black or white) from the online Apple store for $59.
i would buy a new keyboard,but i m planning to get a new g4 in a week or so, but then again, i am not selling my imac so i probably will....i'm off to the apple store
HEY! It works now....that is all but the left shift,otion,control,command,and x,z....its not working perfectly...it freeses up occasionally, then I just have to let it rest for a few seconds before typing again(frustating I know, but its better than nothing)
what I did to get it to work: I disabled the KEYBOARD control panel....and now it works...kinda weird I know, but at least its working.....I wish that the x,z keys worked though....at least its not A and M or something that would be hell.
As an alternative to an Apple keyboard, you can get a Kensington Keyboard-in-a-Box. Doesn't have the volume controls, but the F12 doubles for Eject, and it's a lot cheaper.
The Coolmac keyboards are neat, but it really depends on your typing style. I find it too stiff and mushy, but my co-worker loves it.
And, of course, this might be a good excuse to spring for an ergonomic keyboard.
my dad spilled a bloody mary on his iBook about a year ago. at the time he just drained but didn't open it up to clean it or have it professionally cleaned. not too smart. well it just died on him, the lcd needs replacing. i figure it must have something to do with this incident.i warned him <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />
Last Night I was eating soup when I heard a noise. I set it down in front of my iMac and turned my head to see what the noise was when I bumped the eject button on my keyboard, causing the door to slide out pushing vegetarian ramen noodles into my keyboard AND crotch. Wow, that sucked.
<strong>oh, and Brad, what about a "full featured" keyboard ?</strong><hr></blockquote>It still has those funky soft keys that probably have that terrible, weak feeling that I hate.
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Of course, you should probably wait to get some other advice first. I take no responsibilty for if you blow up something.
Popped it out, ran it under cold water for 5 full minutes, and dried it out. Worked like a charm the next day. I shook out the excess water, then set up a fan blowing on it for the evening on a shelf with sunlight. Ended up sitting there for about 12 hours I guess.
Worked for me anyway, YMMV.
<a href="http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?Vend=Crywolf"; target="_blank">CoolMac Keyboard</a>
<strong>Sweet fizzy drinks like Coke are the worst as when the fluid evaporates a sticky residue is left behind.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Have you ever seen what happens after the sticky stage? It's incredible. As an experiment, pour out a can of your favorite cola onto a flat surface and leave it for a few weeks. It turns into a solid brown material with properties that are positively alien. Even hitting it hard with the sharp end of a screwdriver has no effect! NASA should consider coating the nose of the shuttle in this stuff.
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Have you ever seen what happens after the sticky stage? It's incredible. As an experiment, pour out a can of your favorite cola onto a flat surface and leave it for a few weeks.
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Err... I think I'll leave that to the research scientists with nothing better to do with their time.
<strong>Err... I think I'll leave that to the research scientists with nothing better to do with their time.
Everybody's got to have a hobby!
<strong>why don't you get one of those?
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<a href="http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?Vend=Crywolf"; target="_blank">CoolMac Keyboard</a></strong><hr></blockquote>Because they feel nothing like a "real" keyboard. The little pad doesn't give the same response that actual keys give. Also, you'll note that that is not a full keyboard. I for one need my number pad and arrows and home/end/page keys to be in their proper places.
How old is your Mac? If it's under a year old, you might can get a replacement from a local Apple retailer for free. I few months after I got my last Mac, the keyboard started acting wonky (no spills, though) and it was replaced completely free of charge.
Alternatively, you can just get some cheap, generic USB keyboard to replace it. I actually always keep a second keyboard in my closet in case of just such an emergency. Yes, I'm such a geeeeek.
what I did to get it to work: I disabled the KEYBOARD control panel....and now it works...kinda weird I know, but at least its working.....I wish that the x,z keys worked though....at least its not A and M or something that would be hell.
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I actually always keep a second keyboard in my closet in case of just such an emergency. Yes, I'm such a geeeeek.
Don't worry Brad, I always have an extra keyboard in the closet too
The Coolmac keyboards are neat, but it really depends on your typing style. I find it too stiff and mushy, but my co-worker loves it.
And, of course, this might be a good excuse to spring for an ergonomic keyboard.
<a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/keyboards/5a7f/"; target="_blank">hehe</a>
<strong>oh, and Brad, what about a "full featured" keyboard ?</strong><hr></blockquote>It still has those funky soft keys that probably have that terrible, weak feeling that I hate.