How to save a laptop computer after a spill

4/26/2018

It depends on the type of liquid: water, coffee or juice.
Unlike water, sugar is acting as a glue and the motherboard and keyboard can get sticky and will need a safety wash.

1. Switch the laptop off.
Shut down the laptop! Pressing and holding the power button for five seconds is quickest. Remove the power cord, unplug any peripherals and remove the battery. The biggest danger at this time is the device shorting out (like this motherboard below).

2. Remove excess liquid from the laptop.
Blot up excess liquid with a soft lint-free cloth or paper towels. Do not use a wiping motion as that just spreads the liquid further.

3. Don't turn the laptop over.
Try not the move the liquid from the wet area to a dry one. Most laptop equipped with a drain hole at the bottom of the laptop.

4. Use compressed air to dry the laptop.
Make sure that you have removed all excess liquid. Then, use a can of compressed air to help dry the laptop. Alternatively, use a hair dryer on its coolest setting: keep the dry moving all the time and hold it at least 20cm above the laptop.
5. Leave laptop to completely dry out. Leave the laptop opened in a warm area, to completely dry out. Do not leave it in direct sunlight or on a radiator. Wait for 24 hours or longer, making sure the keyboard is completely dry, before reinstalling the battery and peripherals.

If the laptop won't turn on after 24 hours bring it to us, we can replace the laptop keyboard and board.

Remember the rule of thumb, never have any liquid around your laptop.

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5/16/2018 05:04:46 am

I heard that one way to prevent permanent water damage on any electrical appliance is to bury it in uncooked rice and let it stay there for weeks. I am not sure if it works on laptops though. I think these gadgets are way too complicated. It's also very expensive to have them fixed. You will think it's better to buy a new one because they almost cost the same. I also think newer products seem to break easily. It's as if they are all disposable. They made it that way so we will keep buying new ones. Business as usual.

5/16/2018 03:02:14 pm

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5/16/2018 05:21:15 pm

Hello,
You are right if your laptop is inexpensive.
Rice is good way to absorb the water but you need a lot of it and a big enough container.
If you have a $500 and up it is still worth looking into replacing the board, if it below $500 then yes maybe another inexpensive laptop will do.

Avner

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12/7/2022 06:49:28 pm

Saving a laptop computer after a spill is not an easy task and involves many steps. It’s important to shut off the laptop, unplug it and remove any external devices right away. Then you need to address the liquid spill, clean it up and dry out the laptop completely. Inspect for any damage and replace any corroded parts if necessary. You can then restart your laptop to see if it still functions properly.

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12/12/2022 03:17:54 am

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2/12/2023 06:30:03 pm

Thank you for mentioning that it shouldn't be left on a radiator or in direct sunlight. My sister's laptop has coffee stains. I'll advise her to seek out water damage data recovery services and to stay out of the sun.

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Great Tips! Thanks for the detailed guide on dealing with laptop spills. I had a coffee accident with my laptop last month, and your tips would have been really helpful. I’m glad to know the importance of turning off the laptop and removing the battery immediately.

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Quickly turn off your laptop and unplug it. Remove the battery if possible. Dry the exterior with a cloth, then let it air out for 48 hours before trying to power it back on.

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