Personal Vlog: Spilled Tea on Computer

I spilled tea on my computer and now it is barely chugging along. I can't type "t" "m" "d" or "w" on my keyboard, I can only copy and paste those letters into things I type (like this description).

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[wisdomist]

I don't keep any beverage around my laptop.  I think spills are inevitable; and they can be fatal to a laptop.

I use my laptop as though it were a desktop. I keep it on a Rubbermaid Laptop Stand that I bought at Wal-Mart for about $16.00.

The stand elevates the laptop and inclines the keyboard, making it more ergodynamic.

[danobrienmuzyka]

Yeah, when I got a replacement I bought a protective keyboard cover and a hard plastic shell to put on the outside. I think the plastic shell was interfering with ventilation so I took it off, but the keyboard cover remains in place.

[wisdomist]

I didn't know it was possible to buy a protective keyboard cover for a laptop.

I'd like to have one for my laptop. I'll check it out.

A laptop is a major investment (for me), but they are so vulnerable.

Thanks, danobrienmuzyka!

[danobrienmuzyka]

Yeah, that's why it helps to cover your laptop under a homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance policy, if that option is available. It saved me!

[devinelogic]

wow that sucks. My shiny acer has 5 years accidental damage cover so every 12 months a hammer gets "accidentally" dropped through the screen ... then through the keyboard. If they are going to shove those warranty's in your face, you might as well take advantage, eh?

[danobrienmuzyka]

Well, I hope your insurance doesn't stop buying you new computers. Wouldn't it suck to find out they were cutting your benefits after the hammer dropped?

I have my new computer now, and I'm in the process of transferring all of my data from the old to the new. I hope to begin posting more videos soon.

[wisdomist]

Thanks! - Good info!

I'll look into renter's insurance in my area.

[devinelogic]

Great stuff, i hope to see a new one up soon. Take your time dan, we know your a busy guy. Take care!

[danobrienmuzyka]

Actually, because the accident was my fault, it voids the warranty. That Applecare protection plan was worthless!

The good news is that when I bought my renter's insurance policy I bought an add-on for my computer. So everything should be okay by next week, I hope.

In the mean time I'm using my really, really old backup computer to type this comment. Sigh.

[devinelogic]

Ahh that dreaded three hour search for your warrenty .. i know it well. Good luck!