 | Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years. Thanks, CNET Support |
So i dropped a little bit of Rockstar on my laptops keyboard. All the keys work the laptop works fine. Im just note sure if it might have seeped through the keys and maybe damage will come later. Im pretty sure it went into the vent though, my laptop has an open vent at the hinge. Will this cause any problems in the future. And if so what should i do? Put in rice? Open and clean?
Discussion is locked
I usually just replace the keyboard as it's cheap and takes a few minutes on most machines.
Bob
It probably will cause problems at some later point. However that could be anywhere from minutes to years, so I'd go with Bob's suggestion. Replace the keyboard if it happens some of the keys get sticky, and if/when it starts acting up more than that, just replace it. Maybe sell it on eBay for someone who might be interested in some of the other component parts like the display panel.
I've been chided by others that need a key top and I don't replace those. I have my reasons but on ebay you can buy just a key top.
My reasons are mostly about warranty and my reputation. I don't need folk coming back with "my keyboard is still wacked after you fixed it." I used to replace key tops but learned fast it was not worth it and best left to those that will.
Bob
Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic