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Re: Help! Gatinha spilled coffee on her macbook!
04/28/13 06:14 AM
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> It was likely on at the time but sleeping, but now shows no signs of life. She tried
> right away to power it on and no response.
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> She put it upside down and drained out the coffee, then hair dried it, and tried to
> turn it on again and still no response.
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> Anybody know any tricks to revive it?
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> Up 'til now, my advice to her is quit trying to turn it on, leave it unplugged, and
> give it several days to completely dry out.
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> Take it apart? Take it in for service? Use it as a paper weight?
Wish I would have seen this sooner..
Coffee was the kicker, you were at minimum disassembling it. It leaves a residue that is mildly conductive. You can usually get things running again if you are thorough, but the powering on repetitively probably did you in worse...
Rules for emergency care on electrical devices getting wet:
1. Power down.
2. If possible, remove the battery.
3. Leave device in the orientation it was spilled on.
4. Wick as much liquid off as you can.
5. Fill an airtight bag with rice, put device in it for 2 days minimum.
6. Disassemble and clean PCB with alcohol.
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