tomarnidhi
Well-known member
Liquid spilled on your notebook can have disastrous consequences. Here's how to clean up the mess.
1. Once you've switched off the laptop, which has to be done immediately after the spill, take out the battery, unplug the adaptor and any other things connected to it. This is to prevent a short circuit, which can happen even if it's switched off. Removing the power and battery immediately is essential because the damaging electrical activity begins as soon as the liquid comes into contact with the circuits.
2. Use paper towels or a soft, dry lint-free cloth to soak up surface liquids.
3. If your keyboard can be easily removed (you can find online tutorials pertaining to the model you have), remove it and pour out any liquid contained in the keyboard enclosure. Newer laptops do have liquid resistant keyboards.
4. Turn it over to let the liquid drip out and to prevent moisture from going deeper into the laptop
5. Once you have removed the keymat, use a new, soft toothbrush or lint-free cloth to carefully brush off any dried residue from drinks cola or tea leaves behind. Don't wipe away the residue. Instead, try a vacuum cleaner with a low power mode to ascertain that there's no damage internal circuits or delicate parts.
6. Using a solvent can be a bit dicey. Whatever the case, if you suspect that there still is a residue, a chemical rinse of this kind may be worth the risk. The pros of such a rinse are: there is only one substance to apply and remove; that substance, typically, evaporates; long drying times are not required. The con is that, if you use the wrong solvents, you can literally dissolve your computer. Buy and use 99% (not 90%) isopropyl alcohol. Never, ever use benzene or acetone to clean computer parts. Using a cotton swab and/or soft toothbrush, carefully rub or wipe each component of the board, until it is clean.
