Yes, I was thinking that completely washing it should work, like they do with compact Mac mobos in dishwashers. To replace the whole keyboard in the event that washing it doesn't work, I was thinking something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=25444&item=5159357049&rd=1 Would this work? I looked at the clamshell keyboard, and the cable seems to lack some pins so it would appear that its a no-go on an iBook G4, but the cables on this 700mhz iBook are identical to the ones on my iBook G4, its just that the keys are more transparent.
BTW, I did also see those keyboard skins and thought they were cool too ;D Andrew On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:43:16 +0100, "Aase Marit Waage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Hi, > > Isn`t it possible to take it apart and get it cleaned and dried then > put it back? I know I read somewhere about somebody who spilled a > beer and another spilled coke, in his powerbook. It is a long time > ago though... But again, an iBook keyboard can be cheap on eBay. If > you take some time looking around, it pays off. I saw one a little > while ago at $20, which ended a little while later. > > Take a look here: > http://search.ebay.com/ibook-keyboard_W0QQsojsZ1QQfromZR40 > > While doing that search, I also saw a seller selling skins for the > iBook keyboard. That seems just great... I think I will get one... > > > Aase :) > > > > >on 23/01/05 10:41, Andrew, a Mac Freak at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > Hi! I just joined this list, being a long-time member of the Compacts > > > list. I have a problem: A month or two ago, a friend of mine spilled > >> some soda onto my ibook G4's keyboard. Now the keys, specifically those > >> on the left side, stick and take a second or two to come back up. What > >> is suggested to fix this problem? Any liquids that won't hurt it? > > > >There is no easy solution to this problem, I'm afraid. The best thing to do > >would be to check on eBay and replace the iBook's keyboard. Or, you could > >remove the keyboard, remove the key caps, and try to put the keyboard and > >the key caps in some soapy solution. Then, rinse, and leave it to dry for 2 > >or 3 days. > > > >-Laurent. > >-- > >============================================================================ > >Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> > >Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >choke v.: 1. [common] To reject input, often ungracefully. "NULs make System > >V's lpr(1) choke." "I tried building an EMACS binary to use X, but cpp(1) > >choked on all those #defines." See barf, gag, vi. 2. [MIT] More generally, > >to fail at any endeavor, but with some flair or bravado; the popular > >definition is "to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory." > > > > > > > >-- > >G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > > >G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > >Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> > >To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > > > > >--------------------------------------------------------------- > >iPod Accessories for Less > >at 1-800-iPOD.COM > >Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > >www.1800ipod.com > >--------------------------------------------------------------- > > > -- > G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
