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Spilled tomato juice on keyboard

tbtoliver
Star I
System: "What do you mean?"
Battery or AC: "I don't know"
Model: FX506L
Frequency of occurrence: Just today
Reset OS: Windows 10
Screenshot or video:
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Detailed description:I was eating near my laptop (I know, I shouldn't have done that), normally I put a cover over my laptop keyboard so I can still read on it but not worry too much about food on my computer but today I forgot to put the cover on.
I bit into a tomato and the juice squirted onto my keyboard between the [enter] key and the NUM pad. I immediatly turned off the computer and disconnected it from power. What do I do from here?
Do I need to wait and will all be good?
Do I need to clean out the laptop from the inside? Can I clean it from the inside?
Normal laptops are very hard to open to clean and usually break when you do but I notice mine has just simple Phillip head screws connecting it.
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Falcon_ASUS
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tbtoliver
  1. System: "What do you mean?"
  2. Battery or AC: "I don't know"
  3. Model: FX506L
  4. Frequency of occurrence: Just today
  5. Reset OS: Windows 10
  6. Screenshot or video:

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Detailed description:I was eating near my laptop (I know, I shouldn't have done that), normally I put a cover over my laptop keyboard so I can still read on it but not worry too much about food on my computer but today I forgot to put the cover on.

I bit into a tomato and the juice squirted onto my keyboard between the [enter] key and the NUM pad. I immediatly turned off the computer and disconnected it from power. What do I do from here?

Do I need to wait and will all be good?

Do I need to clean out the laptop from the inside? Can I clean it from the inside?

Normal laptops are very hard to open to clean and usually break when you do but I notice mine has just simple Phillip head screws connecting it.


Spilled tomato juice on keyboard
@tbtoliver
Please refer to the following FAQ for information.
[Notebook] How to clean your laptop | Official Support | ASUS GlobalRecommended procedures when any liquid is accidentally spilled onto the notebook or keyboard
Please turn off the notebook, remove the battery (for removable battery models), and unplug the AC adapter immediately.
Wipe and the liquid on the laptop and keyboard with a clean paper towel.
Move the laptop near the sink, and rotate it by 90 degree in order to pour the liquid that remains in the notebook.
Wipe the notebook and keyboard again with a clean paper towel.
Leave the notebook to dry for at least 24 hours.
Note: NEVER use a hair dryer to dry the notebook since the heat could possibly deform it.
After the notebook has been dried properly, try to turn it on. If the notebook is still functional, please backup all your important files.
Even if the notebook is still functional, it is strongly recommended to contact ASUS service center and arrange an inspection and maintenance in order to prevent any malfunction potentially caused by oxidation and corrosion.

tbtoliver
Star I
I did most of that when it happened, steps 1-6 (including NOT using a hair dryer). So I turn it on yesterday so it has been more than 24 hours and it does work. I was mostly worried about the juice and if it needs to be cleaned up from the inside.

Falcon_ASUS
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tbtoliver

I did most of that when it happened, steps 1-6 (including NOT using a hair dryer). So I turn it on yesterday so it has been more than 24 hours and it does work. I was mostly worried about the juice and if it needs to be cleaned up from the inside.


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@tbtoliver
Please also refer to this.
8. Even if the notebook is still functional, it is strongly recommended to contact ASUS service center and arrange an inspection and maintenance in order to prevent any malfunction potentially caused by oxidation and corrosion.
Sorry for any inconvenience it may be caused. 

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