The computer
A few days ago, our laptop started to give us trouble. By trouble I mean that it wouldn't boot. Levka quickly diagnosed the problem as the escape key being stuck. Anytime we would try to start it, it would "escape" out and would go into a continuous loop of starting and escaping.
We called tech support and they confirmed our suspicions but didn't offer any help. So the next day we went to the local tech support at Phangan. The guy once again confirmed what we already knew and made a few calls to find a replacement keyboard. Turns out that this laptop is too new and is not yet sold in Thailand. So we are out of luck until we return to US. However, he proposed a temporary solution of disconnecting the laptop keyboard, purchasing another portable one and using it instead.
After much driving from store to store, we found a rubber keyboard and now we are back in business!
We called tech support and they confirmed our suspicions but didn't offer any help. So the next day we went to the local tech support at Phangan. The guy once again confirmed what we already knew and made a few calls to find a replacement keyboard. Turns out that this laptop is too new and is not yet sold in Thailand. So we are out of luck until we return to US. However, he proposed a temporary solution of disconnecting the laptop keyboard, purchasing another portable one and using it instead.
After much driving from store to store, we found a rubber keyboard and now we are back in business!
Levka looks a little dorky but like a true programmer with this setup. Judge for yourself.
Oh we also found out the reason for the keyboard trouble. According to the manual, the laptop should be kept in 60% maximum humidity. We have spent 2 weeks in 90% plus. We are surprised that other gadgets still work.