my laptop got wet what are common cures if any?
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Depends what "wet" it. If the liquid had particles in it, it could cause connections to form on the circuit boards and you will get a short. In any case, if it's used or cheap, open the case, dry with a hair dryer on low or no heat. Plug it in and wait for the moment of truth. Power up. If it's an expensive laptop, take it to a professional. He may be able to replace damaged components before they short out. Most likely you will pay $100 and up for a competent tech to service it, plus parts.
951481
I dont think you can do too many of any of those things.  If it is a new computer i would take it back and exchange it for a new one if possible or get it serviced.  \nE
647756
It sounds like you may've damaged your keyboard. Have you spilled anything on it, or dropped, your laptop, or otherwise done unintended (or intended) damage?
404714
put ur dvd or cd rive into water to remove its sensor. ok bywe
1059160
Buy a WATER COOLING SYSTEM. it is silent and will fix your problem... or go the cheap route and buy new fans.
1012468
Did you try using a new cable for the hard drive ? If you are using an add-on display card, try the onboard display card and see if that makes a difference.\n\nIt would be better if you reinstalled Windows. This would help to clear the possiblity of system files being damaged.
184109
damp cloth wont hurt....but make sure it thoroughly dry before plugging in again.
844433
I can only think of 2 things that may be wrong, \n\n1) The laptop could be overheating, this can be caused by working on a soft / padded surface such as a cushion, carpet. what happens is that the padding conforms to the shape of the laptop and presses against it, blocking the vents that the laptop fans need to cool it efficiently. try propping it up by using something under the 2 back corners like a small eraser or something that will lift it up from the table/surface. Also try and blow your fans out maybe theyre dusty- use the spray air cans.\n\n2) Check your power management settings, Go to Control panel, power options and see if there is anything there that will help you, the options are pretty straight forward.
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I used to work at a computer store and we repaired a lot of laptops that had the exact problem. We usually charged anywhere from 100-200 to fix it because tearing most laptops apart is a real pain.\n\nYou should be able to take it to a mom and pop computer shop (not the local geek squad) and if they're any good should be able to resolder and fix the contacts.\n\nIf its under warranty just have Toshiba fix it but if its more than 4-5 years old don't bother. Buy a new one.
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If it is a new laptop, bring it back to the store, contact the manufacturer site for help.\nIf it is old, bring it to the store for repair, cause it is a hardware problem, more fix on your end only cause more trouble.\nKeyboard is a very robust device, so if it doesnt function as expected, it got to be hardware.
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might be the keyboard, has some dust build up from a little moisture when it was wet, could be corrosio, could be it got on the cable end and it is corroded, I would take it out and check the cable end, if the socket and cable end are shiny, get a new keyboard, you can probably get one on Ebay for about 15$
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1) check for ventilation problems; CPUs (the core of your PC system) tend to get a lot of heat.\n2) if you have recently added new hardware (supposing you use Windows) go to "My PC(Right Mouse Click)Properties|Hardware|Device Manager", look for the new device, select its properties (again right button click, then Properties) and Disable it (there's a button just for that).\n\nIf those didn't work, then repost your question but explain you have checked for CPU temperature and new devices.\n\nHave a nice day without computer hangs!
1080719
Well, it's time to clean it. Go to the store- any store that has techie stuff - and get some canned air. Bring it back. Turn the thing upside down and tap it on the table. Damn! Look at all those crumbs, chocalate crumbs, jelly and assorted coffee blots! No wonder your keyboard sticks. Blat the living crap out of the keys, inside every crevice you can. \n Don't take the advice of those who will inevitably say you can hose it down or put it in the dishwasher. I am a fan of hosing all kinds of electronics, fans, etc., down. But not keyboards. They don't like water. Stick to the canned air.
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Do not whack it on the side, it is not a mechanical problem. This issue could be attributed to lack of RAM, how may RAM do you have? to check:\n\nRight click My Computer icon on Desktop> Properties> General Tab\n\nUsually laptops have 256 or 512 MB of RAM, sometimes when we have applications running, we run out of memory causing the system to freeze. If your system freezes, just wait till it is able to execute all the task you have ask it to do (one by one, slowly) let the computer take its time...\n\nOR better yet...upgrade your RAM....if you have 2 slots (normally), purchase 1GB of RAM...and you would not worry anymore, your computer will not get some spanking from you..
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Leave it alone for a few weeks, if there aren't screws on it, then your going to end up cracking it open. Actually if you don't use it for a while and it dries up on its own, your drive probably will still work, I've had several electronics that got soaked but I let them dry for a few weeks and they usually ended up fine. Some people run over flash drives as well, and they still survive.
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Most likely the thing is toast.\n\nThe internals may dry out but if there is any moisture that got into the hard drive then your probably out of luck.\n\nA little note on water damage.  As long as the power supply didn't fry when it was exposed to water there is some chance that you'll be ok (may have to replace HD).  The thing about water is that in and of itself its not bad, its all the little stuff that are dissolved in it that make things so bad.  You can use distilled water to clean an old, sticky keyboard and it will work great.  Because when you poor the water through the keyboard, there is nothing in the water that will be left behind when it dries out.  Its that stuff thats left behind that makes things short out and parts not work properly.\n\nSame thing when your laptop got water damage.  I would guess that given enough patience and some very careful cleaning and inspection that you might be able to put it all back together and get things to work, but the internal connections are going to start to corrode, and if there is any sediment left behind your going to have a hard time cleaning it all.
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Your question comes up about 3 times a week. There needs to be a way to easily search previous answers quickly...\nlaptops are different from regular keyboard problems...\n People have suggested Q-tips, damp cloths, spray air cans,\npopping the key caps off, and cleaning around ( some caps do not come off !). I have seen dozens of different kinds of laptop keyboard constructions, so it is a bit difficult to \ngive "one" answer. \n I would approach the problem slowly and carefully! Iff the key caps snap off, like most desktop keys, you can easily clean under them. If they don't you may have to take out\nthe keyboard - many laptops have a hidden release button or two along the top or bottom edge, or you slide the entire board up or down to release. If you go to the manufacturers website, they may have technical details on how to snap out the keyboard, which, then, you clean more easily.\n I have seen keyboards which are built into the top half of cover, so you have to completely take the laptop apart to access th keyboard... not advised.\n The easiest method is the slowest - Q-tips in alcohol or\ndamp with mild soapy solution of water- iff you can even get under the keys.\n I would remove the power and the battery before cleaning..\nGood luck... and avoid any stupid solutions involving boiling Sulphuric acid, or whatever...