The keyboard mechanical keyboard stopped working after using a nearly non-alcoholic sanitizer.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The keyboard mechanical keyboard stopped working after using a nearly non-alcoholic sanitizer.

Blizzzgamer
Junior Member

11-30-2023, 06:27 AM

During the pandemic, I accidentally spilled something sweet on my keyboard, causing the buttons to malfunction. Normally, I’d buy a strong alcohol cleaner, but I couldn’t find one at the store. So I asked for one and followed their advice. After cleaning with sanitizer and plugging it back in, the keyboard started to flicker and eventually stopped working completely, even the RGB lights went off. Anyone have suggestions on how to fix it? I own a HyperX Allow FPS RGB keyboard.

Blizzzgamer

11-30-2023, 06:27 AM #1

SkyMaster280
Member

214

11-30-2023, 07:54 AM

It seems like you were upset about something. I'm here to help. What happened?

SkyMaster280

11-30-2023, 07:54 AM #2

It seems like you were upset about something. I'm here to help. What happened?

NoCanDouCan
Member

107

12-01-2023, 07:35 PM

Even with strong alcohol, you must allow it to dry for several hours or even overnight if possible. The substance needs time to evaporate so it doesn’t lead to a short.

NoCanDouCan

12-01-2023, 07:35 PM #3

Even with strong alcohol, you must allow it to dry for several hours or even overnight if possible. The substance needs time to evaporate so it doesn’t lead to a short.

Hman4762
Junior Member

12-02-2023, 04:17 AM

Keyboard is gone. Type here.

Hman4762

12-02-2023, 04:17 AM #4

Keyboard is gone. Type here.

Razlorus
Posting Freak

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12-02-2023, 12:44 PM

It seems the early spillage (possibly cola) damaged the keyboard. The cleaning approach didn’t affect performance, and a wire brush on a drill might have sufficed without altering results.

Razlorus

12-02-2023, 12:44 PM #5

It seems the early spillage (possibly cola) damaged the keyboard. The cleaning approach didn’t affect performance, and a wire brush on a drill might have sufficed without altering results.

iRaine
Posting Freak

800

12-05-2023, 03:26 PM

I understood everything, but I’m unsure if there’s a way to fix it. Probably not, thanks for your thoughts.

iRaine

12-05-2023, 03:26 PM #6

I understood everything, but I’m unsure if there’s a way to fix it. Probably not, thanks for your thoughts.

kanny_
Junior Member

12-07-2023, 11:44 AM

I think the best idea would be to disassemble it and attempt to eliminate any rust. However, I don’t really believe there’s much you can do.

kanny_

12-07-2023, 11:44 AM #7

I think the best idea would be to disassemble it and attempt to eliminate any rust. However, I don’t really believe there’s much you can do.

Honza_Hraje
Junior Member

12-13-2023, 08:54 PM

I just tried it once more and it works perfectly to make the windows connect sound.

Honza_Hraje

12-13-2023, 08:54 PM #8

I just tried it once more and it works perfectly to make the windows connect sound.

Ilia_Zer0
Member

224

12-13-2023, 10:31 PM

There could still be some presence, though you’ll likely need to update a few sections. I’m not sure what to say in detail. This isn’t something I specialize in.

Ilia_Zer0

12-13-2023, 10:31 PM #9

There could still be some presence, though you’ll likely need to update a few sections. I’m not sure what to say in detail. This isn’t something I specialize in.