So I just totally destroyed my keyboard

[Ayem]

Alternatively, one time when I smashed my external keyboard into pieces, I went about a day keyboardless. So if I wanted to type something, I painstakingly searched the web (hyperlinks only, no Google searches for obvious reasons) for words to copy-paste. Tedious, but fun in a way.

I did that! Though I'd usually copy letters, rather than words that fit. Not sure if it was quicker.
These days I have an on-screen keyboard application, which is useful.

If the keyboard actually doesn't work, I'd recommend getting a new one. It's unlikely you'll manage to fix it after it's fried itself.

Edit: reading comprehension fail on my part. You can just pull the keys off. They press back into place. I just use my fingers/nails.

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