Troubleshooting a Coffee-Soaked Lenovo ThinkPad: Is a Keyboard Replacement Necessary?
Accidents can happen to the best of us, and a coffee spill on your beloved laptop is undoubtedly one of the most common mishaps. I recently faced this situation with my Lenovo ThinkPad T470, and after taking immediate action, I found myself grappling with some perplexing keyboard issues.
Upon realizing the unfortunate spill, I quickly powered down the laptop to prevent any potential damage. I diligently cleaned the exterior and allowed the device to dry for a full 48 hours. However, once I powered it back on, I was greeted with some unexpected behaviors from the keyboard.
For instance, when I attempted to type ‘F’ in the search bar, it would trigger the Find menu instead. Similarly, pressing ‘H’ resulted in the History function launching, and trying to access a bookmarks folder opened every single item within it. To add to my frustrations, my wireless mouse wheel started acting up, zooming in and out rather than simply scrolling through pages.
Now, I’m left contemplating whether a keyboard replacement might be the best course of action to resolve these issues. If anyone has dealt with similar problems or has insights into effective troubleshooting methods, I would greatly appreciate your input. Your advice could be invaluable in helping me decide the next steps for my laptop recovery journey!
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