Laptop sounds like it’s about to blow up


I know - it’s just one of those weeks I think. It was literally a few drops splashed on the keyboard - thought I’d get away with it. I might still but if it’s doing the same tomorrow then I’ll take the back off. Im missing Windows 11 now 😂.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Hazel123 said:
I know - it’s just one of those weeks I think. It was literally a few drops splashed on the keyboard - thought I’d get away with it. I might still but if it’s doing the same tomorrow then I’ll take the back off. Im missing Windows 11 now 😂.
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Was it something like water or was it a sugary drink? If it was sugary, you may have to do a little cleaning.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-S
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
It was just very weak tea! I'm now on my little Eee PC on windows 10 which is working surprisingly well - a bit slow but not too bad. Signed into firefox so have all passwords and bookmarks but no files right now - although I can access them if needed as they're all on idrive.

Replacement (used) laptop isn't here until tomorrow. When that's set up and running I'll see what I can salvage from the other one. In the old days swapping the keyboard for a new one sometimes sorted it but that's not so easy to do these days. The keyboard is the whole front chassis. Although I do have a spare one. I suspect it may be a bit more than just the keyboard though. It does switch on - I can't log in though as if I try and type my passcode it types a string of random letters for each key stroke.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Hazel123 said:
It was just very weak tea! I'm now on my little Eee PC on windows 10 which is working surprisingly well - a bit slow but not too bad. Signed into firefox so have all passwords and bookmarks but no files right now - although I can access them if needed as they're all on idrive.

Replacement (used) laptop isn't here until tomorrow. When that's set up and running I'll see what I can salvage from the other one. In the old days swapping the keyboard for a new one sometimes sorted it but that's not so easy to do these days. The keyboard is the whole front chassis. Although I do have a spare one. I suspect it may be a bit more than just the keyboard though. It does switch on - I can't log in though as if I try and type my passcode it types a string of random letters for each key stroke.
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if your touchpad or an external mouse works, you can use ease of access on the login screen to open the onscreen keyboard
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
Thank you - that hadn't occurred to me :-) I did think about using onscreen keyboard if logged in but didn't realise I could do that on the login screen. To be honest I think I'm going to leave it to fully dry out another day or so before turning it on again. If it's still the same then, then I'll have a closer look at things and take it apart.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
I'm actually loving using my 10" netbook again. As it won't run windows 11 and won't safely run Windows 10 after October, I've decided to get a similar replacement that will run Windows 11. As my backup laptop in future. Seen them before and tried to buy one before but it had to go back as was locked with an education password. It's an ex education HP Probook X360 11.6". 8th generatioIn core i5 and 8gb of soldered ram. Drop proof and spill proof! Most of them are only 4gb ram and pentium. It's a slow i5 but faster than pentium.

So I have two "new to me" laptops coming. Total cost £380. One 8th generation (the rugged one), one 10th generation HP Pavilion. I did something like this over a year ago and it didn't work out so fingers crossed neither are faulty this time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
I've also bought one of these - for future use on usbc ports. Although this one only went because the laptop was dropped rather than a cable being yanked.

Skyhawk usbc magnetic adapter
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
antspants said:
Dont slip with those vice grips, cause some damage. I’d much sooner use the bits built for the job. But if it’s worth a shot, take it.
My wife uses vice grips on me.
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My wife uses a whip.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win10/11 Triple Boot Insider Release Preview and DEV channels
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY
    CPU
    i5 Core 7200U@2.50GHz (Unsupported for Win 11)
    Motherboard
    HP 81AD (U3E1)
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz) Intel HD Graphics 620 (HP)
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1536x864 pixels
    Hard Drives
    HGST HTS721010A9E630
    PSU
    Well...PSU you!! What's this mean?
    Case
    HP ENVY SILVER
    Cooling
    A fan.
    Keyboard
    USA
    Mouse
    Logitec Anywhere 2
    Internet Speed
    Good enough for me! Fast!
    Browser
    Edge/Waterfox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    No 'mo.
As an update, it seems to be working fine again after a couple of days being left to dry - keyboard back to normal.

That just leaves me with

1) a non working usbc port (due to fall damage) - but replacement/used identical model has arrived.
2) a dead HP Spectre X360 which won't charge - I don't think repairing it is an option based on various bits of research and opinions.
3) a laptop with a stripped screw on the ssd drive.

I'm going to sell 2) and 3) for spares. I only paid £100 for 3) in the first place.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
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