need help with spill

[JIO_GRAZE]

theres probably somewhere else to post a forum for this, but i need help fast cuz this is super irritating. i sloshed soda on my lenovo keyboard, and it affected my tab caps lock shift and ctrl keys. the shift is what im most worried about because its important for playing games. if anybody knows how to make my shift key stop sticking, pls let me know, thanks.

[Monk]

Use actual slchahol not just the wipes, ensuring it's all powered off with no battery or capacitor charge left, remove the key caps and literally pour on some 100% isopropyl alcohol, use cotton swabs etc to work at the area especially inside the keycap and on the stem, leave it to fully dry before even considering powering it back up.

(When I say pour, use sensible judgement here you don't want it swimming lol).

[JIO_GRAZE]

seems like shift is working now, it just kind of clicks now when you press it, i guess the soda has fully dried or sumpthin. the other keys are still sticky, and im not sure if shift will stay this way, so still let me know if you have good ideas.

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Silica gel usually works best for those situations. However, given the stickiness of your keyboard, it'd be wiser to probably get a new keyboard.

[It's Chase]

Put it in the dish washer and then let it completely dry out before plugging it in.

[Carlsberg]

If anything is suggested that may remove the sticky residue i would suggest an air can or air compressor to blow the board out as best you can. I have only experienced one similar case and it was a beer, keyboard internals corroded over the following months and was replaced anyway, so maybe your just putting off the inevitable, I found one on ebay cheap.

[tacoshy]

The Spoopy Kitteh の投稿を引用：

Silica gel usually works best for those situations. However, given the stickiness of your keyboard, it'd be wiser to probably get a new keyboard.

Silicia gel removes liquids just fine but not it not removes sugar what alcohl however will as liquid with no conductivity in which dries out real fast.

[The Giving One]

Igneous の投稿を引用：

its a lenovo legion y520, so how much would a keyboard replacement cost? if you need any more info, let me know

Sorry for the late reply. If this is the exact model, then Newegg has one for just over 15 bucks. A great deal, and there are other reputable sites that sell them also, and I did see one or two on ebay also, but I would go new at that price, and to be sure to get something that should not give you issues as perhaps used hardware might.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3DY5UU3648&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Keyboards-_-9SIA3DY5UU3648&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1aPl8bbU2gIV2BSBCh0b8Qy0EAQYAiABEgKtv_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Newegg is a great source for parts, and they have good customer service also.

[Omega]

A new laptop keyboard usually costs $20-40. The difficulty of replacing the keyboard differs per laptop, some laptops need to be completely disassembled to remove the keyboard and on others you can pull out the entire keyboard after removing a few screws on the bottom/inside of the laptop.

Your Lenovo Legion y520 is one of those laptops that needs to be completely disassembled. So it's probably best if you take it to a PC shop and let them replace the keyboard for you.

[Secret Squirrel]

Thsi video indicates that the Lenovo Legion Y520 keyboard has detachable keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTsRle6r5Ao

If that is indeed the case, pop off the affected keys and the metal clip underneath to expose the plastic coated switch mechanism, and clean that soda off.

It is the sugar in the soda that causes sticks. If you use hot soapy water it should work. Alcohol or electronics cleaner might be needed, but I'd try soapy water first. If you have a vacuum to suck up the water that is best. If you don't use a paper towel's capillary action to suck up the sopay water/sugar mix. Unplug and remove battery first, and make sure it is dry before applying power.

[tacoshy]

Secret Squirrel の投稿を引用：

It is the sugar in the soda that causes sticks. If you use hot soapy water it should work. Alcohol or electronics cleaner might be needed, but I'd try soapy water first. If you have a vacuum to suck up the water that is best.

I would try alcohol first as it doesnt lead electricity as water...

[The Giving One]

tacoshy の投稿を引用：

I would try alcohol first as it doesnt lead electricity as water...

That's true. From what I know, there is no perfect way to have 100% pure isopropryl because as soon as you open the bottle even, it is absorbing moisture from the ambient air, and therefore it's best to use it like you suggested.

[0nion_man_LV]

Most keyboards should be fine if you just wash them, idk, my friend has told me so and sounds fair enough if you let it dry long enough after washing.

I suggest taking off the key, cleaning the button and checking if it works, if it doesn't then you will have to take it apart.

It is pain but if you don't want to just throw it away then thats all you can do in this situation.

Also just had idea of wd-40, the cleaning oil-thing. maybe works with this problem too, it fixed sticking keys on my old keyboard, yet it wasn't for spilling soda though xd

[tacoshy]

0nion_man_LV の投稿を引用：

Most keyboards should be fine if you just wash them, idk, my friend has told me so and sounds fair enough if you let it dry long enough after washing.

a keyboard is not a laptop with every single PCB below the keyboard

0nion_man_LV の投稿を引用：

Also just had idea of wd-40, the cleaning oil-thing. maybe works with this problem too, it fixed sticking keys on my old keyboard, yet it wasn't for spilling soda though xd

terrible idea. WD-40 destroys plastic. Every speedcuber can tell you stories of how to destroy rubiks cubes because you want to lube with WD-40. Differncial oil pure silicion based is the way to go for lubing plastic parts.