How to protect a laptop from liquid damage

This article teaches you how to prevent damage to your laptop immediately after you spill liquid on it. Please note that while the following information is the best way to handle a spill yourself, there is no guarantee that your laptop will be stored safely; Likewise, seeking professional help is a much better solution.

Short summary:

1. Unplug the laptop and turn it off.
2. Take the laptop out of the liquid.
3. Flip the laptop over and remove the battery.
4. Disconnect external equipment.
5. Open the laptop and place it on a towel.
6. Wipe off any remaining liquid.
7. Take out all the material you can.
8. Dry the internal components and remove any residue.
9. Let dry for at least 24 hours before lighting.

Steps:

1. Turn off the laptop and unplug it from its power source immediately.

To do so, simply press and hold the power button on the laptop. If liquid touches the laptop’s circuits while they are active, your laptop will most likely short out, so timing is very important.

To disconnect the laptop from a power source, simply remove the charging cable from the laptop. It is usually located on the left or right side of the laptop.

2. Remove the laptop from the residual liquid –

This will minimize your laptop’s exposure to further liquid and decrease the risk of electrical shock.

3. Flip the laptop over and remove the battery if possible.

You can usually do this by flipping your laptop over, sliding a panel out from the bottom of the laptop, and gently pulling on the battery.

This step is not possible on a MacBook without first unscrewing the bottom of the laptop from the rest of the case.

4. Disconnect all external hardware –

This includes the following items:

• USB devices (flash drives, wireless adapters, chargers, etc.)
• Memory cards
• Drivers (for example, your mouse)
• The laptop charger

5. Place a towel on a flat surface –

Here, you’ll be setting up your laptop for the next few days, so choose an area that’s warm, dry, and inconspicuous.

6. Open your laptop as wide as you can and place it on top of the case –

Depending on the flexibility of your laptop, anything from an under-the-tent laptop to a completely flat laptop will be possible. To speed up the drying process of the liquid, you can get a quick fix in the liquid to help.

7. Wipe off all visible liquids –

To clean are the front and back of the screen, the case of the laptop and the keyboard.

Make sure your laptop is always with you while you do this.

8. Ground yourself before touching the internal components of your computer –

Grounding removes static electricity from your clothing or body. Static electricity can easily destroy the circuit, so it’s important to do this step before touching the RAM card or hard drive.

9. Take out all the material you can –

If you are not familiar with removing your computer’s RAM, hard drive, and other internal removable components, you should take your laptop to a professional repair service.

You can’t find anything else for your specific material. Simply search for your computer’s factory and model number followed by “RAM Removal” (or the component you want to remove).

For a MacBook, you are one of the most successful builders in the world.

10. Dry all wet internal components –

To do this, you will need a microfiber cloth (or other lint-free cloth).

If there is too much water in your laptop, you need to empty it first. Be extremely sweet.

11. Remove dry residue –

Use a lint-free cloth to carefully remove all non-water stains, chips, and other non-liquid residue.

12. Let your laptop dry –

You’ll want to leave it alone for at least a day.

Remember to store your laptop in a dry and warm place. For example, a dehumidifier can improve drying time.

Never use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process of your laptop because the concentration of heat from a hair dryer is strong enough to damage the internal parts of your laptop.

13. Reassemble the laptop and turn it on –

If it won’t start up, or if you notice distortion in the sound or display, you should have your laptop serviced by a professional laptop repair service (for example, Best Buy Tech Support).

14. Remove all debris if necessary –

Even if your laptop is up and running, you may have to deal with a sticky or oily substance. You can remove this debris by gently rubbing the affected area with a damp, lint-free cloth like you did when the laptop was drying.