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12-26-2024 10:43 PM - edited 12-26-2024 10:59 PM
Welcome to our HP Community forum!
Sounds like someone has quite the ant-i-virus problem!
My friend, whilst the intention is understandable, spraying chemicals directly into a laptop is not safe. It could damage the delicate electronics, cause corrosion, or even pose a fire hazard if residue gets on components that heat up during use.
A safer solution would be:
- Power off and disconnect the laptop completely.
- Use compressed air to try and dislodge the ants gently.
- Consider carefully disassembling the keyboard (if you're tech-savvy) to clean it thoroughly—or taking it to a professional.
Sometimes the little critters are attracted to sugary residues, so a good cleaning might prevent them from coming back.
Your experience gives a whole new meaning to the expression: battling a buggy keyboard! 😅
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777