How am I suppose to back up my MacBook Pro before taking it in for repairs if the problem is that it won't turn on?

My computer won't turn on due to accidental liquid damage. I plan on taking it in to be repaired but don't know how I'm suppose to back it up before hand seeing as it won't turn on.

Obviously, this is a situation in which you can't do that.

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