F'd weekend
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SuperBike
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From: Menifee, CA
F'd weekend
So I haven't been on in a few days because I found out the hard way that my laptop doesnt drink wine!
Needless to say I was pissed at myself but thought wait a second I still have a notebook(11.6 in) that I haven't used in a couple of years so I dug that out.
After sitting for that long it was updating all kinds of stuff, everything was going fine until the last windows update when it all went to hell in a handbasket. It didn't like something and bcame bizarre.
Sunday I took it and the laptop to Staple. The laptop was deemed dead and not repairable for less than the cost of a new one. I did luck out with the notebook and Staples free PC tuneup took car of it but I din't get it back until monday at 4pm.
I now know that I'm addicted to the internet, it was the worse 48 hours I've had in awhile! Now I have to scrape up money for new laptop cause 11.6 inches ain't cutting it. It's great to take on the road but thats about it.
If anyone thinks they can fix a drunk laptop let me know!
Needless to say I was pissed at myself but thought wait a second I still have a notebook(11.6 in) that I haven't used in a couple of years so I dug that out.
After sitting for that long it was updating all kinds of stuff, everything was going fine until the last windows update when it all went to hell in a handbasket. It didn't like something and bcame bizarre.
Sunday I took it and the laptop to Staple. The laptop was deemed dead and not repairable for less than the cost of a new one. I did luck out with the notebook and Staples free PC tuneup took car of it but I din't get it back until monday at 4pm.
I now know that I'm addicted to the internet, it was the worse 48 hours I've had in awhile! Now I have to scrape up money for new laptop cause 11.6 inches ain't cutting it. It's great to take on the road but thats about it.
If anyone thinks they can fix a drunk laptop let me know!
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SuperSport
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 510
From: Edwards AFB, CA
I spilt Jack N Coke on my last one right on the keyboard. I turned it off immediatly, fliped it upside down and removed the battery while it drained. I dont knw much about computers or your situation but if you goto radio shack (or other hobbie stores) pick up a set of jewlers screwdrivers and take it apart your self. My HP was my first computer to take apart and aslong as you havnt started drinking yet, you should be able to get it taken apart to find the issue. Now if its a Mac, Good luck Sir.
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SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Menifee, CA
Thanks Squid, the Tech at Staples said the same thing regarding the battey but I didn't do that. He also said to stick it in a bag of rice to see if it would absorb the moisture so I'm trying that.
If I took it apart I'm no sure what I'd be able to tel but hell it doesn't work now so I can hardly break it!
If I took it apart I'm no sure what I'd be able to tel but hell it doesn't work now so I can hardly break it!
Well take off, eh.
SuperBike
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,206
From: QC, Canada
I don't want to add to your headache with a smarty pants comment, but,
liquids and computers don't realy mix well. This is why, when ever I take
the lap top out....to go on the forum for ex.....I leave all beverages behind.
Hope the rice works.
liquids and computers don't realy mix well. This is why, when ever I take
the lap top out....to go on the forum for ex.....I leave all beverages behind.
Hope the rice works.
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MotoGP
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Lake View Terrace, CA
So I haven't been on in a few days because I found out the hard way that my laptop doesnt drink wine!
Needless to say I was pissed at myself but thought wait a second I still have a notebook(11.6 in) that I haven't used in a couple of years so I dug that out.
After sitting for that long it was updating all kinds of stuff, everything was going fine until the last windows update when it all went to hell in a handbasket. It didn't like something and bcame bizarre.
Sunday I took it and the laptop to Staple. The laptop was deemed dead and not repairable for less than the cost of a new one. I did luck out with the notebook and Staples free PC tuneup took car of it but I din't get it back until monday at 4pm.
I now know that I'm addicted to the internet, it was the worse 48 hours I've had in awhile! Now I have to scrape up money for new laptop cause 11.6 inches ain't cutting it. It's great to take on the road but thats about it.
If anyone thinks they can fix a drunk laptop let me know!
Needless to say I was pissed at myself but thought wait a second I still have a notebook(11.6 in) that I haven't used in a couple of years so I dug that out.
After sitting for that long it was updating all kinds of stuff, everything was going fine until the last windows update when it all went to hell in a handbasket. It didn't like something and bcame bizarre.
Sunday I took it and the laptop to Staple. The laptop was deemed dead and not repairable for less than the cost of a new one. I did luck out with the notebook and Staples free PC tuneup took car of it but I din't get it back until monday at 4pm.
I now know that I'm addicted to the internet, it was the worse 48 hours I've had in awhile! Now I have to scrape up money for new laptop cause 11.6 inches ain't cutting it. It's great to take on the road but thats about it.
If anyone thinks they can fix a drunk laptop let me know!
I can take it apart and clean the gunk out for you, if it will ever work again I can't say without looking at it.
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MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,221
From: Gettysburg, Pa
Your situation will make me back up all my laptop files. 
FWIW, thanks!
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