How to Save a Laptop from Liquid Damage.
1. Turn the laptop off. Immediately remove the AC adapter and the battery. If the liquid touches the circuits on the laptop, then it will short out.
2. Unplug all peripherals such as mice and wireless cards.
3. Turn it upside down immediately. The liquid will stop going deeper into the laptop.
4. Clean the spilled liquid. Use a lint-free paper towel or cloth to clean
5. Examine the keyboard. Some laptops have spill- resistant keyboards. ~ Pour out the liquid contained in
the keyboard enclosure. ~ Remove and clean an easily removable keyboard.
6. Clean the sticky residue. The screen, the keyboard and the buttons may be dirty. Use a lint- free cloth that is clean and slightly wet.
7. Insulate yourself from static discharge. Static electricity can damage any computer. Learn how to ground yourself to avoid destroying a computer with electrostatic discharge.
8. Take apart the case. You may need to take apart the case if you cannot clean the whole spill. Some spills can damage the circuit boards. If you don't feel like taking your laptop apart, then have someone else do it. Remove all cards and drives as possible.
9. Remove dry residue. Use a lint-free cloth to gently remove non-water stains. Use compressed air or a vacuum cleaner to blow away the residue.
10. Rinse off the residue. If you spilled anything that is not water, then rinse it clean. There are several ways to rinse your machine, depending on the kind of spill, and how much risk you are willing to endure: Think about what has been spilled on/in your computer, and determine whether it is water soluble or not. Use deionized water for water- soluble stains such as cola. Otherwise, rinse with alcohol then water. Rinse with water. Take any components that have residue and rinse them under water. Most circuit boards handle water as long as they are not powered. Moving parts such as CD drives and fans may not handle water well. Rinse with deionized or distilled water. Many people choose deionized water over tap water. Regular water will leave deposits that can cause electrical shorts, but deionized water will not. Rinse as much as possible and carefully remove excess water.
11. Let it dry.
12. Clean with a solvent.
13. Reassemble and test the laptop.
14. If the laptop doesn't turn on, contact customer service.
1. Turn the laptop off. Immediately remove the AC adapter and the battery. If the liquid touches the circuits on the laptop, then it will short out.
2. Unplug all peripherals such as mice and wireless cards.
3. Turn it upside down immediately. The liquid will stop going deeper into the laptop.
4. Clean the spilled liquid. Use a lint-free paper towel or cloth to clean
5. Examine the keyboard. Some laptops have spill- resistant keyboards. ~ Pour out the liquid contained in
the keyboard enclosure. ~ Remove and clean an easily removable keyboard.
6. Clean the sticky residue. The screen, the keyboard and the buttons may be dirty. Use a lint- free cloth that is clean and slightly wet.
7. Insulate yourself from static discharge. Static electricity can damage any computer. Learn how to ground yourself to avoid destroying a computer with electrostatic discharge.
8. Take apart the case. You may need to take apart the case if you cannot clean the whole spill. Some spills can damage the circuit boards. If you don't feel like taking your laptop apart, then have someone else do it. Remove all cards and drives as possible.
9. Remove dry residue. Use a lint-free cloth to gently remove non-water stains. Use compressed air or a vacuum cleaner to blow away the residue.
10. Rinse off the residue. If you spilled anything that is not water, then rinse it clean. There are several ways to rinse your machine, depending on the kind of spill, and how much risk you are willing to endure: Think about what has been spilled on/in your computer, and determine whether it is water soluble or not. Use deionized water for water- soluble stains such as cola. Otherwise, rinse with alcohol then water. Rinse with water. Take any components that have residue and rinse them under water. Most circuit boards handle water as long as they are not powered. Moving parts such as CD drives and fans may not handle water well. Rinse with deionized or distilled water. Many people choose deionized water over tap water. Regular water will leave deposits that can cause electrical shorts, but deionized water will not. Rinse as much as possible and carefully remove excess water.
11. Let it dry.
12. Clean with a solvent.
13. Reassemble and test the laptop.
14. If the laptop doesn't turn on, contact customer service.
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