F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Several keys ceased functioning.

Several keys ceased functioning.

Several keys ceased functioning.

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PhilZstar
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11-13-2018, 12:43 AM
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I accidentally dropped a bit of tea on my keyboard once. It looked okay at first, but after a few hours it stopped working completely. I left it to dry for a day before trying to fix it with rubbing alcohol. Since it's a mechanical keyboard with RGB switches and the Hyper X Alloy Origins Core, I’m not sure if it can be salvaged. The row that’s not working has some corrosion, and the arrow keys show signs of solder buildup. There’s sticky residue on a microchip labeled U3, and some contacts look yellowed. I’m worried about shorting something.
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PhilZstar
11-13-2018, 12:43 AM #1

I accidentally dropped a bit of tea on my keyboard once. It looked okay at first, but after a few hours it stopped working completely. I left it to dry for a day before trying to fix it with rubbing alcohol. Since it's a mechanical keyboard with RGB switches and the Hyper X Alloy Origins Core, I’m not sure if it can be salvaged. The row that’s not working has some corrosion, and the arrow keys show signs of solder buildup. There’s sticky residue on a microchip labeled U3, and some contacts look yellowed. I’m worried about shorting something.

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_Kitts_
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11-13-2018, 01:33 AM
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It might be due to faulty connections or broken switches. There could also be minor damage to the solder joints. Some of the small components might be compromised.
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_Kitts_
11-13-2018, 01:33 AM #2

It might be due to faulty connections or broken switches. There could also be minor damage to the solder joints. Some of the small components might be compromised.

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