How to save your stuff.
And they did this on the gadget show too - it worked with a few bits, phone, Ipod and things.

Should Beer, coffee, tea, wine or all of them get into your laptop don't let it dry.

Chances are its fucked now so you've got nothing to lose.
Take the thing apart as much as you can.

Wash the bastard with water to slosh the sugar gunk from your above beverage out. this is what causes the most damage.

Cold / tepid boiled water would be good – Distilled water is best; but who has that to hand? Don't drown the item.

Shake as much water out as you can – use a hair dryer held at least 30cm away from the item or a fan to dry it out 100%. It will take a while to dry. Has to be done so it doesn't rust. Has to be 100% so it doesn't short out.

Hope, pray and hope some more that it will turn back on.
(waxdart hello., Fri 21 Dec 2007, 10:48, Reply)