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Posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
Anyone have any recommendations on how I can get a blob of oatmeal out of my keyboard?
And should I be pleased that for once it didn't land on me? Probably not. This seems worse.
Help!
gg
Posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2006, at 10:02:33
In reply to Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
Breakfast at the computer? You must be very handy. I need two hands to use my computer. Love Phillipa.
Posted by Tabitha on September 6, 2006, at 11:21:04
In reply to Re: Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard? » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2006, at 10:02:33
Wipe off the big blobs, let it dry completely, then break up the chunks with a tiny sharp implement, then use a compressed air cannister to blow the remaining bits away.
Wow, this topic reminds me I was having a dream last night that my computer died and I didn't have any backup of anything. It was hot to the touch and there was smoke rising from the keyboard (in the dream). Yikes!
Posted by Bobby on September 6, 2006, at 14:55:39
In reply to Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
Posted by Phil on September 6, 2006, at 18:03:54
In reply to Try a stick with a piece of cholesterol on the end (nm), posted by Bobby on September 6, 2006, at 14:55:39
Posted by tofuemmy on September 6, 2006, at 18:19:49
In reply to Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
Insert mouse.
Hungry mouse.
Posted by All Done on September 6, 2006, at 18:37:04
In reply to Re: Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard? » gardenergirl, posted by tofuemmy on September 6, 2006, at 18:19:49
Thanks! You make me smile! :-)
And it's really nice to see you.
Lala
(Sorry, gg, I keep interrupting your posts.)
Posted by Phil on September 6, 2006, at 18:48:36
In reply to Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
Don't try licking it out, it don't work. I got my tongue wedged between the N and the J keys once. I hit 'enter' and it almost tore my tongue off.
Posted by Gabbi~G~ on September 6, 2006, at 19:00:43
In reply to Try a stick with a piece of cholesterol on the end (nm), posted by Bobby on September 6, 2006, at 14:55:39
Posted by sunnydays on September 6, 2006, at 19:25:30
In reply to Re: Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard? » gardenergirl, posted by Phil on September 6, 2006, at 18:48:36
You might be able to take the keys off around the blob and just wipe it off. I don't know how to do that, though, but there's usually a way. And I don't know how to put them back on. But it's usually possible so it's possible to get dust out... i suppose oatmeal is a valid reason too. :)
sunnydays
Posted by TexasChic on September 6, 2006, at 21:13:15
In reply to Re: Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by sunnydays on September 6, 2006, at 19:25:30
I have a real problem with spilling mixed drinks on the keyboard. Cranberry and Vodka is the worst, its sticky. I've had to buy a new keyboard because of it, and I've already done the same to it - certain keys don't work. Funny thing is I never REMEMBER spilling anything on it.
Oh, and the keys do pop off. But its best not to do too many at a time because then you forget which ones go where. Or I do at least. This may correspond with the mysterious drink spillage though.
-T
Posted by finelinebob on September 6, 2006, at 21:44:12
In reply to Re: Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by TexasChic on September 6, 2006, at 21:13:15
SD's suggestion is a good one, since a glob of oatmeal is probably contained to a small area. Letting it dry also seems wise.
Compressed air on a keyboard isn't a good idea. It doesn't removed the dirt and may actually blow it into somewhere bad. Vacuums are better.
Never tried this before, but I can't see why it wouldn't work in theory ... maybe too many circuitboards in keyboards now. But especially for liquid spills where you have nothing else to lose:
1) unplug keyboard
2) wash it out in a sink, letting the water "blast" clean the stain.
3) hang it out till you're certain it dries.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 11, 2006, at 21:38:29
In reply to Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
I'm quite certain I did, but internet connection has been very poopy over the last few weeks, so maybe it never finished.
Anyway, thanks for all the tips and especially the chuckles. I love chuckles.
So far so good with the keyboard.
gg
Posted by 64Bowtie on September 12, 2006, at 1:37:37
In reply to Getting oatmeal out of your keyboard?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:04:30
...to help you get the oatmeal outta your keyboard???
Rod
Posted by gardenergirl on September 14, 2006, at 15:13:42
In reply to » gardenergirl» Am I toooo late, posted by 64Bowtie on September 12, 2006, at 1:37:37
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