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Spills on laptops and keyboards are a common source of hardware damage, often leading to issues like no sound, sticky keys, or erratic behavior such as the caps lock function activating unexpectedly. Users share experiences with water, drinks, and soapy water causing problems ranging from unresponsive keys to complete boot failure. Advice includes drying out the device, cleaning keyboards by removing keys, and disabling specific functions like caps lock through software settings. These discussions focus on troubleshooting and repair steps for Windows laptops and peripherals after liquid spills.
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    Windows 10 Dropped laptop down into the stairwell

    After dropping my new laptop down into the stairwell, I watched it bounce off the railing, then into the wall and then slam onto the concrete floor. When I go to turn it on with a cracked case, it doesn't seem to want to boot up. I left it on the sideboard for a minute and don't you suppose it...
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    Windows 7 How to Fix No Sound After Drink Spill on Windows 7 Laptop

    Umm guys, I need help. I am using a laptop running windows 7, all along my sound was fine. However , today, i accidently spilled my drink on the keyboard, i wiped it away fast, but after restarting my computer, my sound was not working, my computer detected sound, and everything could be played...
    • Derr Ryan
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    • audio issues earphones hardware damage laptop repair sound speakers spill troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Grivien

    VIDEO How Do You Clean A KB-0759 Keyboard

    I spilled ginger beer on my keyboard. And now it's got goop in it and the keys are stiff. I cleaned it externally. Can I remove the top and wash the keys like I saw in a this video. How to clean your keyboard the easy way - YouTube How do you clean a keyboard? Do I have to take it's keys off...
    • Grivien
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    • cleaning disassemble diy external goop guide help kb-0759 key keyboard maintenance spill stiff video
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 How to disable the FUNCTION of caps lock?

    A week ago I spilled some water inside my laptop keyboard. At the beginning I couldn't type at all, but now the only problem I have is whenever I click the "n" or "b" keys the caps lock turns on (but the letters appear). Clicking on the actual caps lock key doesn't work. I think the...
    • killwin98
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    • accessibility caps lock hp pavilion input settings keyboard keyboard issues laptop spill windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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