Accidentally spilling liquid on your  HP 210-1015TU PC WF621PA Laptop Keyboard  can happen to anyone. Yes, that dreaded spill on your keyboard! Your first reaction may be, ‘Oh no! I have to buy a whole new keyboard or even worse, a new Laptop!’ However, all is not lost. Before going to that last resort, try out the following steps.

1.Immediately unplug your computer from the electricity supply or turn off your Laptop.

Remove all external hardware. Remove the laptop’s battery and place it in a static-free bag.

2.Turn your  HP 210-1015TU PC WF621PA Laptop Keyboard or the whole Laptop upside down.

3.Take note of your keyboard layout (take a photo with your Mobile or draw a layout).

4.Insulate yourself to prevent Static Electric Discharge (SED).

Avoid being on a rug or carpet; there is greater risk of being subject to static electricity Use an insulator wrist band or glove to prevent any SED..

5.Use a normal hair dryer and set it on COOL air setting or a fan to blow air inside the keyboard area.

6.If the liquid spilled is soda, tea or any sticky liquid, please follow these steps:

Remove all wet keys (pry them up using a flat-head screwdriver).

Use a cotton swab and a detergent cleanser for those sticky keys. (Cleansers are available in most electronics stores).

You may have to dismantle the Laptop case if you can not remove all the liquid. Thoroughly rinse the removed keys, let them dry for at least 2-5 hours, depending on your atmospheric temperature and humidity.

Follow your keyboard photo or drawn layout, push each key back in place. Do not use force, the keys should snap into place by a light nudge.

 

Tips, Tricks & Warnings

1.You should start the drying out actions immediately. Time is of essence. If dried, on time, damage will be minimum.

2.If you are unable to boot your Laptop after re-assembling your  HP 210-1015TU PC WF621PA Laptop Keyboard keys, you should seek help from an authorized IT workshop.

3.Be sure that your keyboard is thoroughly dry before you re-assemble it.

4.Never use heat to dry out your computer keyboard or Laptop.

5.There is a virtual on-screen keyboard at Control Panel> Ease of Access> Ease of Access Center, On-screen Keyboard that can be used if you have a few non-functioning keys after your computer is re-assembled, just until you can replace your keyboard.

Questions and Answers

The minimum time for laptop to dry is about an hour, but it is strongly suggested that you leave it to dry completely for 24 hours. Be sure too not to remove its case so the warranty will not get voided.