theeyres Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I turned on my Chromebook a couple nights ago and was greeted with a black screen. I couldn't get it to work, reboot or anything so took it to the repair shop yesterday. They opened it and found "water" in it and told me it was completely fried and would cost more to fix than the computer was worth. All I can figure out is that I must have unknowingly sloshed some of my evening martini on it...I had lazily left the computer on the floor, beside my chair, with the martini above it on the table. Let's see now: cost of Chromebook+$50 to tell me it was fried+new computer+cost of martini. That was one expensive drink! 2007 Arctic Fox 32.5 rls for full-timing, now sold. 2014 Sunnybrook Sunset Creek 267rl for the local campgrounds now that we are off the road2007 Silverado 2500 diesel Loving Green Valley, AZ (just South of Tucson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I can tell you from experience that red wine does a real number on a computer! Two of them, in fact, last year. Fortunately, in both cases keyboard replacements were all they needed. Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkhorse Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Dont drink and drive the information super-highway 2006 Peterbilt 387 -2013 Dutchmen Voltage 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I once spilled a cup of coffee (full cup!) on top of a Honeywell Century 100... circa 1973 room size computer... with air vents on top. Entire cup drained into the 'interior'. I think that computer ran faster. Never did tell the Operations Manager. Jim 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I had a cat knock over a 40oz soda onto a laptop that was leaning verticle against the side table... 40oz of nice caramelized diet coke cooking on the boards, drives, doodads.... That was a $800 soda.. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeyres Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I had a cat knock over a 40oz soda onto a laptop that was leaning verticle against the side table... 40oz of nice caramelized diet coke cooking on the boards, drives, doodads.... That was a $800 soda.. At least I had a cheapy Chromebook! I made sure my new computer was far away from my martini tonight. 2007 Arctic Fox 32.5 rls for full-timing, now sold. 2014 Sunnybrook Sunset Creek 267rl for the local campgrounds now that we are off the road2007 Silverado 2500 diesel Loving Green Valley, AZ (just South of Tucson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmelkins Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 My husband did that with a glass of wine and his brand new MAC Book Air. Needless to say after that costly adult beverage the computer is now moved to the passenger chair of the motorhome before mealtime. Coleen M. Elkins Escapee Since August 2008 Full-time 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter with one retired husband and two very sweet Border Collies Wintering in Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Do not drink and surf ! Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Claudia Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Sounds like we ought to form a "12 Step" Club. Traveling America in "God's Grace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Sounds like we ought to form a "12 Step" Club. Only if its about how to "Not "spill your favorite beverage! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeyres Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Only if its about how to "Not "spill your favorite beverage! I'll drink to that! A new 12 step club: don't drink and surf. I like that. 2007 Arctic Fox 32.5 rls for full-timing, now sold. 2014 Sunnybrook Sunset Creek 267rl for the local campgrounds now that we are off the road2007 Silverado 2500 diesel Loving Green Valley, AZ (just South of Tucson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Sippy cup? http://smile.amazon.com/Gerber-Graduates-Assorted-Colors-10-Ounce/dp/B00278WA4W/ref=sr_1_1 First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Asobu-Vino-Insulated-Tumbler-Green/dp/B00MEVIH08/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1435418802&sr=1-4-catcorr&keywords=Wine+glass+shape+sippy+cup&pebp=1435418812271&perid=0BCG9VB83QYF388FXQA5 This would look a little more sophisticated at the campsite though! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeyres Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Asobu-Vino-Insulated-Tumbler-Green/dp/B00MEVIH08/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1435418802&sr=1-4-catcorr&keywords=Wine+glass+shape+sippy+cup&pebp=1435418812271&perid=0BCG9VB83QYF388FXQA5 This would look a little more sophisticated at the campsite though! $15 + $8 for shipping. Think I'll pass but otherwise it looks like a good idea. 2007 Arctic Fox 32.5 rls for full-timing, now sold. 2014 Sunnybrook Sunset Creek 267rl for the local campgrounds now that we are off the road2007 Silverado 2500 diesel Loving Green Valley, AZ (just South of Tucson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Was the martini the only thing sloshed? 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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