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! 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. 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 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 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.. 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. 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. 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 ! 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. 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! 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. 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 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! 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. 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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