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Tips For If You Get Liquid In Your Macbook

Spilling liquid on a Apple Macbook is a fear which all owners dread, however keeping the laptop out of harms way can be impossible. So when the worse happens here are a few tips your Macbook is not ruined and all your documents are safe. First and foremost it is imperative that you do not […]

Spilling liquid on a Apple Macbook is a fear which all owners dread, however keeping the laptop out of harms way can be impossible. So when the worse happens here are a few tips your Macbook is not ruined and all your documents are safe. First and foremost it is imperative that you do not try to turn on your macbook after liquid has spilled on it. If the Macbook is powered up it will immediately fry the circuit board and the whole computer will be destroyed.

If and when a liquid is spilled on your macbook quickly dry off the outside with a paper or cloth towel. Be sure to get as much moisture out of the keys, ports, and opening as possible. After the computer is completely dry their are a few options to save the computer. Depending on the materials on hand, grab a large bowl or dish where the laptop can be completely submerged. It will also be necessary to have a few pounds of rice and a paper towels at the ready. Put down a layer of rice on the bottom of the bowl or dish then place the laptop on then add the rest of the rice on top and around the laptop making sure the whole outside is covered. It sounds odd and obscure but it works. Wait a couple of days for the rice to full absorb the liquid, the longer the better to insure all the liquid is drawn out of the Macbook.

Once a couple days have passed take the Macbook out of the rice and dry all ports, keys and open contact points with a paper towel. Finally re-submerge the Macbook now open so the keyboard is exposed for a day or two then the liquid should be completely absorb. When the process is finished the Macbook should be powered up and ready to use, just as before the liquid accident. If everything is not working properly head over the best technicians in the business at www.macrepairslondon.com. They can replace damaged keyboards, power buttons, and more in a quick and timely fashion. Once your are out of home remedy ideas talk to the pros and they will get back on your way in hours not days. Spilling liquid on your Macbook can be tragedy but following these steps will help you save your Macbook from becoming an expensive paper weight.

 

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