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In our previous article, we compiled Common Mistakes When Using a Laptop to help you avoid unexpected errors. In this article, you'll learn how to promptly address a water-drenched laptop to prevent severe damage.
Guidelines for Dealing with Laptop Water Spills
Drying with Simple Tools
If there's only one drop resting on the keys, tilt your keyboard and use readily available absorbent materials like cloth, cotton, etc., or use a fan to dry it in the inverted position with the power off. But never place it near heat sources for drying. Once the device is thoroughly dry, restart it.
Eliminating Water Drops by Absorbing Moisture
In cases where water seeps deep inside, immediately power off the device and remove the battery. Then, dry it superficially by using a dehumidifier or absorbent materials, and a fan for extended drying. Afterwards, place the computer in a sealed container with desiccants (commonly found in medicine bottles) or under a container filled with lime. Seal it tightly and after about 2 days, check if the areas are completely dry before restarting the device.
Using Alcohol for Intervention
If you have 99% rubbing alcohol or find it convenient to purchase this type, you can use it to extract other liquids besides water. Pour the alcohol onto the affected area and let it evaporate and dry out over time. However, this method is only applicable externally, not internally. Then, simply restart.
By Detaching the Keyboard
After liquid spills onto the keyboard, power off and detach it to dry out the affected areas using 99% rubbing alcohol to accelerate evaporation. Use cotton, soft cloth to absorb, and ensure thorough cleaning of water spots before reassembling and restarting the device.
Intervening with Internal Hardware
If you're knowledgeable about hardware and encounter this issue, you can use tools like screwdrivers to disassemble each component of the computer and proceed to dry the parts where water has entered. Then, reassemble and restart the machine.
Here are the complete steps to dry a laptop affected by water damage that you can apply when facing this issue while using your computer. Additionally, you can refer to Tips for Extending Laptop Battery Life, Fixing Common Laptop Restart Issues, ...
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