How to handle a water spill on your Mac before the damage gets worse
A liquid spill can damage your Mac long after the surface dries, making a quick response essential to avoiding an expensive repair. Here's how to limit the damage and give your Mac the best chance of recovery. If you spill water on your Mac If you spill water on your Mac, shut it down, disconnect power, and blot away visible moisture before checking how far the liquid spread. Water can seep through the keyboard, ports, and gaps in the enclosure, reaching sensitive components even when the outside looks dry. A few drops on the aluminum enclosure are different from a full cup of coffee spilling across the keyboard. The amount of liquid, where it enters, and what it contains all affect the risk of damage. Coffee, soda, and other drinks can also leave behind residue that causes problems long after the liquid evaporates. Liquid damage isn't always obvious, and a Mac that continues working after a spill isn't necessarily safe to use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A liquid spill can damage your Mac long after the surface dries, making a quick response essential to avoiding an expensive repair. Here's how to limit the damage and give your Mac the best chance of recovery. If you spill water on your Mac If you spill water on your Mac, shut it down, disconnect power, and blot away visible moisture before checking how far the liquid spread. Water can seep through the keyboard, ports, and gaps in the enclosure, reaching sensitive components even when the outside looks dry. A few drops on the aluminum enclosure are different from a full cup of coffee spilling across the keyboard. The amount of liquid, where it enters, and what it contains all affect the risk of damage. Coffee, soda, and other drinks can also leave behind residue that causes problems long after the liquid evaporates. Liquid damage isn't always obvious, and a Mac that continues working after a spill isn't necessarily safe to use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A liquid spill can damage your Mac long after the surface dries, making a quick response essential to avoiding an expensive repair.
Here's how to limit the damage and give your Mac the best chance of recovery.
If you spill water on your Mac If you spill water on your Mac, shut it down, disconnect power, and blot away visible moisture before checking how far the liquid spread.
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