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Water Damage to Computers and Laptops
Water and liquids in general, are hazardous to many electrical components in a laptop or tablet PC and can be expensive to fix or replace. Spillage onto the keyboard can cause damage to the hard drive and other components. Water damages the products components, introduces a shock hazard and can completely destroy your machine.
Acidic liquids, such as sodas and coffees which are sticky, are more destructive than neutral water because the acid can cause corrosion to the metal contacts and internal circuit boards.
The most obvious method to prevent water damage is to keep liquids away from your laptop or tablet PC. But in the event of a spillage, there are numerous actions you can take:
- Turn it off - If your computer is on, shut it off immediately and if not DO NOT TURN IT ON. Then remove the battery, A/C adapter, unplug from wall current and any external devices. The biggest danger thus far is that your machine could short out!
- With laptops - turn the product upside down immediately to stop liquid seeping i
- Use paper towel to soak up any spillage or sticky bits you can get too, including any external devices or cards.
- Disassemble laptop or tablet PC where you can. Consult manual for further help.
- Leave to dry for at least 24 hours. Do not turn power on before this time.
- Clean with a solvent-based cleaner.
- Put back together to see if working.