Query regarding damaged input device?

[theRedMosquito]

i was cleaning out my room when i stumbled upon my old Microsoft Natual Elite Keyboard. I had since removed it from service since i had spilled water on it and ceased to function. But when i plugged it in, i got curious about its current state, it kinda worked. only certain keys work, and those do work cause a constant "error beep" to sound with each key stroke. my question is if there is any way to salvage this key board, or should i take her out to the pasture and put her out of her misery?

 

[Peter]

Sounds like one of the control keys (Windows, Ctrl, Alt) is stuck.

These mainboards use the cheap approach. They have a big rubber mat for all the keys and a contact board, not individual switches for each single key. The good thing is they're easy to dismantle and clean. Give it a try if you're bored. Clean water only!

 

[Doh!]

I've very lucky since I revived my MS Natural keyboards from numerous Coke spillage. As Peter mentioned, you just need a screw driver to separate the casing & you'll find a long piece of rubber mat. Just wipe off any stain/dirt (I used a blowdryer for a brief moment to dry off any wet areas - don't want to burn it up though).

 

[theRedMosquito]

how did you wipe if off? did you use any sopa or anything, or just water. is alright to soak the plastic mats?