Week 14 ( Save $14 )
It a common and known fact that water and electricity do not mix...but why do we still choose to eat and drink by our laptop and tablets. > *guilty
With the portability of computer devices, drink spills are more common than we think. We think we are so careful with our devices until that unfortunate hot tea accidentally gets knocked over. > eek*
What do you do when something spills on your laptop? To be able to act calmly and quickly is key while going through that emotional roller coaster of panic. > DOH ! I've lost everything because I never back up anything!*
First, unplug all power cords and turn the laptop over to remove the battery. Do not try shutting down the laptop. This will reduce the risk of electrical damage. Turn the laptop upside down if you cannot get to the battery. This will reduce the risk of the liquid penetrating and reaching the motherboard. > this is not happening ! *
Allow the liquid to drain as much as possible and blot dry the liquid spillage on the keyboard and allow the laptop to dry for 48 hours. Do not attempt to use a hair dryer to speed up the process, it may melt or damage the laptop. > there is no quick fix or answer *
Depending on the type of spill there may be deeper damage to the laptop. A small amount of water or green tea maybe hopeful compared to drinks with lots of sugars and milks products are bad news. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine will instantly kill them instantly. > sucks *
The liquid can seep through the keyboard and damage the parts underneath it such as the touch pad, motherboard, memory, processor and don't forget about the keyboard. I do not advise you to open up the laptop if you do not know what you are doing. You may even damage the electronics. Even if you attempted to give it a thorough cleaning there is always that problem with the residue when they dry. Spillage is a silent killer because sometimes it takes days, weeks or even months before finally shorting out even if you get the device going again. Don't forget about the long-term corrosion issue. > one expensive lesson *
It's best to take it to a reputable computer repair shop and let them asset the damage and provide you with estimate. Sometimes its just not worth repairing if the damage cost is more than what your laptops is worth. > cha - ching ching ching !*
Your repair guy may even be able to copy your hard disk ( providing it was not damaged ) to an external drive. > YES! finally one piece of good news*
I am sure the local barista's and airline hostesses have seen their fair of spillage on a day to day basis. Your best bet is to NOT set any drinks near your laptop or tablet.
My repair guy's advice: all drinks are to be kept an arms length away and don't forget to always back up your files. > maybe ready by next week (5 weeks later) Good grief ! *
My new rule is keep all drinks far away from my computer. I will let you know the outcome of my poor drinking laptop. > there is hope! *
> * represents my thoughts
I hope this blog was informative
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