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by mops 14 Feb 2017 ( edited Feb 16'17 08:24 )
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Tea and laptops don't mix. Of course I knew, but yesterday I tested it out - accidentally. I tried rice which worked well for my DiL's phone after falling into the loo, but no mitigating effect on my laptop.

And now I only have my iPad (generation 1, so no longer supported and quite limited) and I can't access any embroidery designs. Replacement part not available for at least 5 (!) days. I already have withdrawal symptoms. I think I'll be sewing and knitting the coming days...

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by sewtired 14 Feb 2017
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Oh Boo! I'm so sorry. My phone dropped out of my pocket in the loo too. I quickly fetched it out, powered down and took the case and back off of it to dry it out and let it set a few days. It functions just fine now. Wish I had some good advice for the laptop.
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by asterixsew 14 Feb 2017
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Oh I do feel for you. The plus point is that you are able to get the damaged bit replaced. Oh the daft things that we do. I hope that the next few days pass quickly for you
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by crafter2243 14 Feb 2017
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Oh dear. I am so sorry. I am glad you can even get a part for it. Glad you have other hobbies to keep mind and fingers happy.
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by gerryvb 14 Feb 2017
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oh no, sorry for you. But it' s good thing a replacement is possible even if you have to wait several days. hope it will be fixed soon.
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by gerryb 14 Feb 2017
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YIKES! Not good! Hope the part comes in early!
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by rescuer 14 Feb 2017
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I have a spare laptop -- just stop by and I will loan it to you.
Sorry you are computer-less. :(
I hope the part fixes it.
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by katydid 16 Feb 2017
How close is stopping by?
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by 02kar 14 Feb 2017
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Ouch! Thank goodness you have sewing and knitting to help make the time pass.
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by dragonflyer 14 Feb 2017
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Oh how I feel your pain...I had a new laptop that my fell off the it's table when my furbaby decided to have a party in the family room and it crashed onto the floor shattering the screen...then only to rescue it as it still worked...shattered screen and all...and then a small leak in the roof of my sewing room dripped into the keyboard....then it was toast...a laptop not even two years old...fried...if I had only known my roof had a small leak before I tried to boot up my laptop..I probably could have done the rice fix...but no...turned it on and that was the end...said goodbye to everything on it and started over...lesson learned...I hope!
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by sewtired 15 Feb 2017
Ouch!
by katydid 16 Feb 2017
Oh my !
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by graceandham 14 Feb 2017
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That is a big withdrawal. Hope everything comes back as before.
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by pennifold 14 Feb 2017
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Sorry about that Martine but glad you can get a replacement part even though it's not straight away. Knowing you, you will find plenty of other things to keep you occupied. Love Chris
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by lbrow 15 Feb 2017
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So sorry to hear this Martine. Sometimes it's difficult to keep these tech items from harm and then we suffer the consequences, and we really do suffer if we lose our CP's or phone. Hope you get a new and improved soon./Lillian
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by Sewmum1 15 Feb 2017
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Oops I hope it works ok after it is repaired.
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by mad14kt 15 Feb 2017
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AWE!!! WOW not a good experience. I hope you be back up and running in no time. I remember when I barely had a running computer or descent tablet.
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by toogie 15 Feb 2017
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Oh so sorry your 'testing' was so disastrous. I have a fear when I bring a cup of coffee in my sewing room, some mishap will occur.
Well, I love seeing what you make, so I look forward to the 'coming days' to see what you come up with.
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by jrob 16 Feb 2017
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Oh, sister, bless your heart! That's so aggravating. I'm sorry.
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by katydid 16 Feb 2017
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My computer is so old and I give it a prayer every day. I had this happen a long time ago and it was death to the computer. Hope you have luck fixing it. Kay
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by vickiannette 16 Feb 2017
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ouch! that 5 day wait is going to hurt. Time to get some other crafts done.
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by manami 16 Feb 2017
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Oh Martine, I am sorry to hear that... I had to buy a new computer, as the old one was shutting down on me all the time. I'm glad the new computer is very good, but I still have to buy microsoft office and install it. I hope you get your laptop working soon. Hugs, Yoriko
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by marianb 16 Feb 2017
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What a shame, we use to have a keyboard cover for our work computer not sure if they make them for laptops. Will have to look into that.. Marian