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I just spilt coffee on my laptop, what should I do?
A coffee was spilt over my Lenovo T500 laptop. It reached the battery and the screen.
Now, when pressing the power button, the laptop starts while the screen doesn't turn on at all, and then shuts down after 1 minute.
What should I do?
Anyname Donotcare
Posted 2011-12-31T11:23:24.553
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not much:
then check if it is still working.
udo
Posted 2011-12-31T11:23:24.553
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3+1 for the patient. prefer to not test or power any of these devices when you are already aware of liquids getting into the electronics. 99% rubbing alcohol can be used to "replace" or push water out , and will dry faster, but still giving days to dry before powering is critical. Alcohol can mess up some plastics and get behind screens, get under membrane Kbs and all. we use it carefully here to clean-up or finish a clean-up so it can get back into action faster. – Psycogeek – 2011-12-31T12:32:34.933
yep. carful with "chemicals". because you own a lenovo you could also remove the keyboard to let it dry faster. at least the thinkpad series used to allow this. not sure on other models. – udo – 2011-12-31T13:08:23.377
2If there is residue built up on internal components, you'd need to take them out & rinse them off with distilled water, then let them dry completely. You can pat them dry with a lint free cloth, but best to let them sit for a few days. – churnd – 2011-12-31T13:14:13.927
@churnd: very useful comment! I integrated it in the answer. thanks. – udo – 2011-12-31T13:36:39.820
3You can also use 99% isopropyl alcohol with a lint free cloth & splash/dab components to clear up water/condensation/debris. I would only use it after using distilled water to clean the components. – churnd – 2011-12-31T13:44:26.703
5Go get another coffee. – Rook – 2011-12-31T12:44:32.410