Spilled Water On Laptop, How To Clean It

Spilled water on laptop, how to clean it, when you spill water or a liquid on your laptop, the first step is to stop using the laptop immediately. Turn off the laptop, unplug the power adapter and remove the battery. The laptop should be disassembled as soon as possible and all internal parts should be inspected for liquid damage. Water or liquid spills on laptop can be very devastating and is capable of causing extensive damage to the laptop. For a step by step guide on how to take apart or disassemble a laptop click here. Take the following steps to solve the problem.

Step 1

Now remove the keyboard and take a closer look underneath it and search for water or liquid spills.

Step 2

Also check the motherboard for water or liquid spills.

Step 3

If there is liquid spill on the keyboard or motherboard, get a clean soft cloth and wipe the liquid spill on the keyboard and motherboard, when wiping the motherboard you have to be very careful to avoid damaging very small components on the board.

Step 4

If you find any corrosion on the motherboard, you can clean it with a toothbrush and 91%-99% isopropyl alcohol.

Step 5

Ensure that the motherboard and all the internal component of the laptop is completely dry before testing it.

Step 6

When the laptop has been confirmed to be in good working condition, follow the same process to assemble the laptop back.