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ok. my freind(not any more) got water on his laptop. (toshiba statellite, its 12inch and is gold(plastic) it has core m3)
i by mistake spilled water on it. he now has a keyboard that doesnt work- is there a way to fix this without the need for a crap load of money?
i dunno about the warranty though

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Quick, practical salvage plan for the Toshiba Satellite after a spill. Since reports the machine was used after the incident and Windows is now unstable, the immediate priority is protecting data. If Windows will run long enough, copy Documents, Desktop, Pictures, browser profiles and any mail/store files to an external drive or cloud right away. If the system won't remain usable, remove the storage and create a bit‑for‑bit image on another computer using a SATA‑to‑USB adapter or enclosure.

If the drive is removable, label screws and cable locations, take photos while you disassemble, attach the drive to a stable PC, and image it (ddrescue on Linux or Macrium Reflect on Windows are common choices). If the drive is soldered or shows physical damage, stop and consult a professional data‑recovery service rather than continuing risky attempts.

To separate keyboard hardware faults from OS corruption, test key response before Windows loads (firmware/UEFI). If keys work in firmware but not in Windows, focus on drivers/OS repair; if they fail at firmware level the keyboard/top case is likely damaged. If you suspect system file damage and you already backed up important files, these checks can help (run from an elevated prompt):

sfc /scannow
chkdsk C: /f /r

If you inspect the keyboard assembly, look for dried residue or greenish corrosion on contacts; gently clean with high‑purity isopropyl alcohol and a soft brush, document ribbon cable orientation, and reassemble only after parts have dried fully. Check warranty and any liquid‑damage indicators before opening the case — opening can affect coverage. If files are critical or you’re not confident with disassembly, take the machine to a reputable repair shop or recovery lab. Corrosion can cause intermittent failures later, so even if things appear fixed now plan for a proper repair or replacement. This expands on points from and with a data‑first, diagnostic approach.

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Try an external USB keyboard. if it works, find a new laptop keyboard. The range I pay for these is from 20 to 99 bucks. Time to replace runs from about 15 minutes to 45 minutes. If you are new to this, find youtubes on the model and how to replace.

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It is important to NOT power up until everything is dry. I had the same thing happen to my in December of 2014. Open the machine up and let it dry out completely. I thought my machine was toast so I bought a new one. Even after a week it was dead. However, a month later I tried to power it up before sending it to the e-waste depot and it worked. I now have two fully functional laptops.

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im angry cuz i told him to turn it off and put it upside down but he didnt listen and kept on playing around with it. it wouldve been ok but he didnt turn it off. now the windows system is glitchy and stuff dissapears from the computer. he didnt listen to me when i said turn it off or it will short circuit. he didnt listen.

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Sucks to be him, I guess.

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