Technology advances have provided us with many wonderful inventions such as cell phones and laptops. These items are very necessary in our day-to-day activities and therefore we have to carry them with us all the time. As with any other electronics, they are also prone to damage such as laptop water damage.
A laptop is one of the best choices for a personal home computer, especially because of its portability. You can carry it from home to work and back. You can also move it from room to room in the house. You also carry them with you for lunch for some extra work time. Unfortunately, all of this can increase the possibility of spilling water on laptop surfaces.
Due to this, laptops are more prone to damage than your ordinary desktop computer. Since laptops are very delicate, the cost of repairing even a minor problem might be higher than you expect. Moreover, the warranty given may not cover the type of damage that has occurred.
Laptop water damage is one of the most common occurrences. When water is splashed on the laptops keyboard, it is likely to seep into the motherboard, damaging it. When this happens, you can try to minimize damage by first shutting down the laptop and disconnecting it from the power.
Turn it upside down to allow as much water to come out as possible. Unscrew the unit and dab away moisture from the inside with a dry, clean cloth, then leave the laptop for one or two days to dry completely before reassembling it.
You can also place it in front of a fan to aid in drying. Don't have the air blowing directly at the machine, just blow by it. You should also remember to dry the laptop's battery as well. Do not use a hair dryer to try and dry it as this will cause more damage by melting some components on the motherboard and possibly causing a short circuit.
Drying a water-damaged laptop in direct sunlight also is not advisable. If you are not sure about disassembling the laptop, cover the whole laptop with uncooked rice for a day or two. Rice has a very high affinity for water and therefore it absorbs all the water inside and outside the laptop leaving it completely dry.
If you try all these tips and your laptop still doesn't work, take it to a professional. Make sure they are certified and have experience with laptop water damage. One of the best ways to do this is to contact your insurance company as they may have a reputable company that they frequently work with.
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