K60 Water damage

Hey guys,

 

I just accidentally spilled water over my K60 :(

Some keys work, some keys pressed just give me gibberish.

So far I've removed every key and shook the keyboard trying to

get any water out and from what I can see it looks pretty dry.

As this has never happened to me I want to know if there is

any options beside the worst (buying a new one).

I seriously love this keyboard and I will take any suggestions

that can possibly fix this.

 

Thanks

If you only spilled water and nothing sticky, you should be fine. If you have access to compressed air from a can blast it all out some more, but even without that if you leave it in a well ventilated area for a while it should dry all the way out. leave the keys off during this process, and a limited time in the sun won't hurt either. I'd try propping it at an angle that makes the volume roller the highest point because that's the corner with the fewest keys and you'd want any remaining water to run away from it...

If you only spilled water and nothing sticky, you should be fine. If you have access to compressed air from a can blast it all out some more, but even without that if you leave it in a well ventilated area for a while it should dry all the way out. leave the keys off during this process, and a limited time in the sun won't hurt either. I'd try propping it at an angle that makes the volume roller the highest point because that's the corner with the fewest keys and you'd want any remaining water to run away from it...

 

Ok thanks for the swift response that's reassuring that I'm not screwed here.

How long shall I leave it in this state?

I'm typing this on my K60 :)

All is good now.

 

Thanks for the support.

Excellent!

 

May you continue to enjoy it for years to come....

Update:

Today old problems came back. Some of my keys are not working properly typing the same gibberish as before. I really hope this is not permanent damage to my keyboard.

Any help is appreciated.

Water damage isn't covered by our warranty unfortunately but contact our customer service and see what they can do for you.

 

How can they prove its water damage?

Because you mentioned after spilling the water, Some keys did not work and some gave a gibberish. And your update was the same as the one above.

 

Contact them and ask if they can assist you.

I did and I got an RMA sending it out today.

Sorry it didn't work for you... there was another user a while back that got lucky.

 

For future reference, it usually does work - flip it over the instant it happens onto a towel, then remove the key caps, shake it upside down, blast it with air and leave it out exposed to sun for a while.

 

Glad you're getting an RMA - like you I love my K60!

If someone has a broken K60, please contact me, I need it for spare parts...

hello guys,

 

i spelled lemonade on my k60 but i have now keys that dont work good, now is my question if i can hold it under the water so i can clean my keys?

 

sorry for my bad english.

hello guys,

 

i spelled lemonade on my k60 but i have now keys that dont work good, now is my question if i can hold it under the water so i can clean my keys?

 

sorry for my bad english.

 

So the solution to spilling liquids is put it in more liquids?? i would jsut remove the keys try to clean what you can and see if it will work.

My father works with hardware development and he taught me this. Water can be really bad on its own, especially the calcium within it, it will conduct electricity even after the water is gone. Rinsing in tap water if you have a bad spill(any liquid other than water) is fine, but you have to end with disassembly and rinsing circuit boards and switches with demineralized water.

 

Sorry for the necro, but I found this today, others might as well.