A quick solution to my laptop's water damage

By Kristen Howe

@KristenH (33351)

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

August 30, 2016 11:56am CST

Here's an update on my computer dilemma from last week for you I haven't gotten it repaired or replaced yet. It should be resolved over Labor Day Weekend. I've talked to my father last week, who suggested to go to BestBuy's Geek Squad, and see if they had a cheaper rate. My cousin mentioned to buy external speakers and plug it for my speaker damage issue. When I mentioned it to my brother yesterday afternoon on the phone, he suggested a headset. I don't have a headset or speakers. I did for my Ipod, which I had lost in transition of my move, two years ago. So he's going to see if he has external speakers or a headset from work or from home. If not, we'll go to Target and pick it up. This will save me some money, until I have enough (even from Upwork) to buy a new one or get it replaced somewhere down the road. I'm content and have gotten used to my external keyboard now. I'll let you know what happens next week.

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@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

30 Aug 16

I honestly prefered the external keyboard once I got used to it, since a laptop is rarely a full sized keyboard and then I could get one that has buttons that glow so easier to see keys in lower lighting

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

30 Aug 16

That sounds cool. I would've preferred that. This has a blue light for caps lock. But it's just plain black. Nothing special. Maybe in a future, sure.

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@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

31 Aug 16

@KristenH amazon has some great glow in the dark ones, some are for gaming and more expensive, but I know they have cheaper normal ones that glow. I keep the lights on really low in here to deal with glare so the keys glowing is a huge deal.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

31 Aug 16

@Jessicalynnt I would have to keep it in mind when I have enough Amazon money someday.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81538)

• Onaway, Michigan

11 Sep 16

Hope your issue is taken care of very soon.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (81538)

• Onaway, Michigan

12 Sep 16

@KristenH That's good. I don't know what I would do without my computer.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

13 Sep 16

@Tina30219 Me neither.

@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

12 Sep 16

Thanks. It is right now for the moment.

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@zebra2222 (5269)

• United States

4 Sep 16

Hopefully it will all work out.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

5 Sep 16

Me too. I'll find out this morning.

FreebieJunkieWV

• United States

4 Sep 16

I'm glad you were able to find a workaround alternate fix for this. I'd hate to have to buy a new laptop right now.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

4 Sep 16

Thanks. I'll get it tomorrow, unless my brother has a spare one for me to use.

@Tampa_girl7 (49016)

• United States

22 Sep 16

Good luck

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

22 Sep 16

Thanks. So far so good.

crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

2 Sep 16

glad to hear that external keyboard 's workin' fer ya, hon. i know such took a bit 'f gettin' used to. i need to gimme some external speakers 's well. i've no damage to my laptop, jest with the volume full throttle such leaves lots to be desired. one day i'll recall to pick some 'p, lol.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

3 Sep 16

@KristenH yer welcome :) i'm hope my brain can recall to gimme some, lol.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

3 Sep 16

@crazyhorseladycx Anytime my friend.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

3 Sep 16

Thanks my friend. Good for you. I'll get speakers/headset tomorrow or Monday at Target hopefully.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

1 Sep 16

When my old speakers were very quiet on my newer computer using headphones worked before I bought new speakers!

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

1 Sep 16

Now that's a big plus. I hope it works to repair my speaker damage.

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@CinnamonGrl (7083)

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

30 Aug 16

Wow. I hope the temporary fixes work for you. I don't have much savings now if I had to replace a computer. I'm trying to save for a nice new bed. Good luck with all this!

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

30 Aug 16

Thanks Sue. Good luck on the new bed. That's why I'm saving and doing freelance work just in case I need to one day.

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

1 Sep 16

Hope you get everything together soon.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

1 Sep 16

Thanks Marlina. Me too. Hopefully this weekend.

@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

3 Sep 16

I hope it all works out for you. A headset sounds like a good idea. I have one I use if I am on the computer and my brother is asleep. That way I don't wake him up.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

3 Sep 16

Me too. I hope it's on sale this weekend for a cheaper price. Good idea.

@JudyEv (325854)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Aug 16

Glad it's all getting sorted.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

31 Aug 16

Thanks. Hopefully no more computer drama for a while.

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@NJChicaa (116013)

• United States

30 Aug 16

I would be going nuts and just wanting to get a new laptop.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

30 Aug 16

I am a little bit. But with low funds, I would have to wait a long while to buy a new one or get it repaired.

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@BettyB (4117)

• Summerville, South Carolina

30 Aug 16

I hope the external speakers help.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

30 Aug 16

Me too. It's hard to read subtitles on videos or hear the video.

@AutumnSnow (4584)

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30 Aug 16

I hope you come up with a solution. I remember one when we moved my youngest who is now 7 I think she might have been about 3 at the time Decided that phone need to be cleaned too and dropped it in the mop water that I was using. Luckily it was a cheap phone but still I hate replacing stuff.

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

30 Aug 16

Me too, Winter. This is the most sensible and cheapest solution for the time being. I can afford speakers or a headset, maybe both if on sale.

@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

2 Sep 16

I just hope everything is fix soonest and soon you can buy a new one.

@ModernDayWriter (3318)

• New Delhi, India

30 Aug 16

Is it a big issue for you?

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@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

30 Aug 16

No volume? Not really. But for the rest of my keys, it is. Only power and the mouse works, when the rest don't.