My Macbook smells like a beer cause I spilled beer all over it last night

I bought a new macbook in November and the other night some girl accidentally spilled about half a beer all over the keyboard and it immediately powered off. I then turned it upside down and did my best to dry it off. Once that happened my natural drunken remedy was to plug it into a wall outlet and try turning it on, probably pushed the button 5-10 times with no luck. So I then took out the battery and turned the put the laptop upside down in a V shape and let it sit all night like 12 hours. In the morning I put the thing back together and tried booting it up again with no luck... The white sleep light on the outside turned on while I let it charge up, but it was flashing in weird flickering ways (however its not doing that anymore) About an hour later I tried turning it on again and it started up but the keyboard and mousepad doesn't work at all. After googling the issue I realize that I may have made some bad decisions trying to turn it on so I now have removed the battery again and I have the laptop laying in the V position and I am wondering what I should do next...
On another note the thing is only a few months old so if I just take it to the store or buy the applecare will they just replace it for me? Does anyone know the details about the warranty and apple care for water damage or whatever may be wrong with my macbook?
Thanks for your help, Cheers!

Mort hit the nail on the head with AppleCare, unfortunately you won't be able to claim coverage protection on a spill.
Here's the problem, with spills... they're often worse over time, then they are initially. The problem you're going to be faced with is corrosion and moisture build up on the internal components. Especially with beer, once the hops and the yeast from the beer settles and oxidizes you'll potentially run into mold on the inside of the machine.
I had a good friend, several years back, spilled milk all over his PowerBook G4. He cleaned it up, thought the issue was taken care of and ran the machine off an external keyboard, mouse and monitor for a good 8-9 months. One day it just stopped working so he sent it to Apple, citing hardware failure. Never telling them he spilled milk all over it, a while back. Apple sent it back to him and stated that the machine was beyond economical repair due to a mold build up on almost all of the major components.
We ended up gutting the machine and when we opened it up it was the most horrid smelling, visually blinding site I'd seen before. Almost everything inside had mold growing on it, corrosion to the printed circuit boards, rust on all visible aluminum and grime that made us both question his decision to not have it serviced right away.
Long story, short... the sooner the better on deciding to get the machine serviced/cleaned/repaired. Spending a few hundred dollars now seems like a much better decision than having to buy a whole new machine a few months down the road.

Similar Messages

Kwin 4.2b w/ intel GMA 945 causes apps to crash all over the place

I am finding kwin 4.2b a total mess on my machine. Everytime I type something in a kde app, it crashes. Some programs like smplayer just crash when opened. Other larger gtk apps refuse to open.
I've tested this with and without desktop effects, across different kernels and xorg versions (I am currently on the latest from testing), different xorg.confs (and without xorg.conf) with the same results. Kde apps work completely as they should with any other window manager, so I can only conclude the problem is purely with kwin, although I never had it with 4.1. If I could get compiz to work in kde 4.2, this would solve the problem as well (I can't though).
I have removed the .kde folders to no avail as well.
Has anyone else had this problem? I am hesitant to file a bug report if no one else has experienced this as it might suggest a glitch somewhere in my own configuration files. I can't imagine what that might be, so if anyone has suggestions for that, I am all ears.
Last edited by b9anders (2008-12-27 13:28:59)

I am finding kwin 4.2b a total mess on my machine. Everytime I type something in a kde app, it crashes. Some programs like smplayer just crash when opened. Other larger gtk apps refuse to open.
I've tested this with and without desktop effects, across different kernels and xorg versions (I am currently on the latest from testing), different xorg.confs (and without xorg.conf) with the same results. Kde apps work completely as they should with any other window manager, so I can only conclude the problem is purely with kwin, although I never had it with 4.1. If I could get compiz to work in kde 4.2, this would solve the problem as well (I can't though).
I have removed the .kde folders to no avail as well.
Has anyone else had this problem? I am hesitant to file a bug report if no one else has experienced this as it might suggest a glitch somewhere in my own configuration files. I can't imagine what that might be, so if anyone has suggestions for that, I am all ears.
Last edited by b9anders (2008-12-27 13:28:59)

HT3275 How do I restart the time machine. seems like this is causing my computer to operate slow the last several weeks.

How do I re-start the Time Mchine. I continue to get pop ups telling me time machine cannot complete the uodating

What OS is on the computer?
If you run lion, make sure you install the supplement.
This is specifically for TM.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1599
If you run Mountain Lion there is no fix.. but check the ML section of discussions as there are several issues with TM failing.

Why does my mac safari keep redirecting me to websites like Mackeeper and popping up with ads all over the websites i visit?Please help me get rid of this problem safely and securely

Hey,
My mac keeps redirecting me to pages like MacKeeper and stuff on safari.
Its also popping up with a ton of ads like you just one and i phone 5 and crap.
Also when i click somewhere on the page where I'm not supposed to click some times it
redirects me to a new page please help!!!!:/ If u give me any websites to use
please make sure there securer or u have used them before so i don't get anymore viruses!
P.S i only got my mac this year
Thanks if you can help

You may have malware installed on the Mac. To remove it run this:
Adwaremedic: Removes all known adware from your Mac

My macbook pro is going crazy, the mouse is moving all over the screen

I seem to have a virus or a hacker, my cursor is moving around voluntarily, the icons are being enlarged, and I cannot control surfing my files, what should I do about it?

Make sure that there is no Bluetooth mouse or keyboard with dying batteries nearby.
You have to take the computer to computer to the computer to have it checked.
Best.

Iphone 4 new update can I update this new update thru ITunes the headlines say wifi and do not have wifi. I would like to do it from ITunes? When I tried last night I tried to do it it was almost done and then got an error 9006.Any one know what this is

I tried to update my IPhone 4 last night thru ITunes and got and error when almose done 9006. It says in the nes that you have to do it thru wifi but do not have wifi and so I synced it with my computer and said I have the new update down now and selected yes and it startedto do it then stopped 3 times with error 9006? Do I have to restore the phone to do this new up date? Here is the link I saw on yahoo. Upgrade to IOS 7.1
http://news.yahoo.com/ios-7-1-upgrade-iphone-210049155.html

Configure your security software
Check your security software and settings, which can block ports and prevent connection to Apple servers during update and restore.
Common errors: 2, 4, 6, 9, 1000, 1611, 9006, 9807, 9844. Sometimes as a result of this issue, a device might stop responding during the restore process.
Resolve specific iTunes update and restore errors - Support - Apple

I would like to find a link where I could download the last nightly build for firefox 6 for windows x64. Need it for extension compatibility. Thanks.

Just need a link where I can find the most recent x64 Windows Firefox 6.0 build. I need it for compatibility with Evernote Clipper extension. I previously ran 6.0 but did not keep the installation file.
The latest version of Evernote Clipper supports Firefox 5 and 6, but not 7 or above.

The Mophie Air is a good battery case, but doesn't offer the protection she's looking for. I suggest sticking to the Lifeproof, the iPhone has a very good battery (2-3 days moderate usage for me).
To your 2nd to last paragraph, that is false. Verizon is allowing exisiting customers to keep Unlimited Data - but will lose it once they use a subsidized upgrade. So if you buy a 4S (or LTE device for example) outright, you will keep unlimited data. Mobile hotspot may use up a bit of data, but it is a separate add-on/feature. The new Family Share plans may change that, so it's one giant center of data all devices use.

Macbook Pro screen showing green line and blacks out all the time

My macbook pro have been recently showing green horixontal line all over the screen at times , and it goes away after restarting couple of times, after i log in the screen black outs after couple of minutes and sometimes the screen act weird

I would suspect that there is a hardware component failing. I would take it in for diagnosis.
Barry

Macbook Power Adapter not being replaced

Hi,
My macbook power adapter got burnt first from Magsafe connector end and I stapled it myself and now its burnt from the end where it connects to the adapter itself.
I appraoched the service center but they are saying that they cannot replace the adapter because it is tampered. However all I did was I tried to fix the wires from the magsafe end just to make sure it is well connected and it was a minor issue. Now this small fix is causing me this big cost.
I am worried because the way the adapter is, it got burnt from both end as the cable is so soft and weak that it gets damaged with uses and even if I invest money again there is a good chance that it will get damaged again.
Please suggest. I was in love with apple products but this adapter issue is a big setback. I even started bloggin about apple products and now it seems that I have to tell the truth to people how bad this apple adapter is in deed. Bad experience overall!

Actually, Apple is very good at replacing faulty adapters. It is fairly inexpensive for them to do and to not do so could cause them more serious problems if those faulty adapters should ignite and catch fire.
It seems the most common problem people have with the MagSafe connector is pulling on the cable to remove it. The MagSafe connector is designed to be a safety feature to prevent damage to your MacBook in case the cord is accidentally pulled (someone tripping over it, etc.). The idea being to sacrifice the adapter vs. the MacBook. When removing the MagSafe connector, you should be removing it at the connector itself, not by tugging the cable. The connector is very easy to remove if you simply tilt it either side to side or up/down.
The biggest problem here is your attempted repair. To use a staple to fix a problem such as a loose power connector that, as you say, was burnt is a questionable repair. You really shouldn't play around with items related to power supply. A staple used to hold the cable to the MagSafe connector would have to be VERY close to the connector itself and also like very close to the broken and possibly shorting wires. It is possible that the repair may have caused more damage. A staple in that area and one stapled tight enough to actually hold everything in place could easily short the connectors in the MagSafe.
You really should have brought this to Apple's attention when you had the initial problem. "None of this would have ever happened had Woody gone directly to the police".

MacBook Pro name is being changed by adding ()

MacBook Pro name is being changed by adding () after the name and incrementally increasing the number in (). I am using Yosemite. I cannot determine what causes the number to be increased, but I am at 13 after resetting it this morning. This prevents my iOS devices from syncing wirelessly as they are looking for a different name. I have reset the name several times and this continues to occur.
I first noticed this issue during the Yosemite beta and reported it as an issue.
Has anyone else experienced this issue and found a solution?

I had this happen also. I reset my router and the problem stopped.
regards

Urgent! PowerMac G5 Smells Like It's Burning; Red Warning Light!

I have a paper due today, and the only copies of it are on a PowerMac G5 (Early 2005, 2.0 GHz, OS X 10.4.11) and a USB flash drive that I can't use with any of our Windows laptops.
Power Mac G5 (Early 2005) - Technical Specifications
I was using the PowerMac G5 last night, and I noticed a sudden, sharp burning smell. It smelled like someone had left an iron sitting too long on a shirt. Upon further investigation, it seemed to be coming from the rear fan vents (which were roaring much louder than usual; I believe this is called "hyperdrive"), so I put the Mac in sleep mode and took the side panel and air deflector off to see what was causing it. The smell left pretty quickly, so I couldn't really tell where it came from inside the computer, but I did notice a bright red warning light beside the RAM (behind the front power button; inside the #4 area in this diagram):
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Power_Mac_G5_open_labeled.jpg
I immediately did some digging around on the internet, and found this forum discussion:
g5 noisy fan, red light
http://www.info.apple.com/usen/cip/pdf/g5/073-0891.pdf
While it seems that this should fix the light, (A) I couldn't really see the sensor described, even with a flashlight, (B) the Air Reflector Sensor Board sticker thing seems to still be in place on the plastic Air Reflector tab, and (C) I can't see how the sensor's not working would cause the computer to smell like it's burning!
I also skim-read a couple other things and got the impression (from the first link below) that this model has had pretty serious issues with the power supply unit in general. Considering it's practically ten years old, it may be unusual that the computer hasn't had this problem sooner!
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/powermacg5/topic4026.html#d02jul2009
My PowerMac G4 smells like burning plastic -- what the heck is going on!?
RE: SMELLS LIKE BURNING??? STINKS! LITERALLY
Does this seem to be a power supply issue? Is there a way to solve both the red light/fan hyperdrive issue AND the burning smell problem?
If I don't get this fixed in time, I may be able to go to the library tomorrow and get the project off of the USB drive using an iMac... But it will be late.

No, it's not the liquid cooled model...
Here is the information from the link you provided:
Model introduced: 2004
Serial number: G84324WGQPR
Number of lookups done last 30 days: 0
You will be limited to 10 lookups per 30 days.
Nice Name: PowerMac G5 (PCI-X 2)
Machine Model: PowerMac7,3
Name: PowerMac G5 (June 2004)
ModelCode: g5_june_04
Family name: A1047
Model Number: M9455
Group1: PowerMac
Group2: G5
Generation: 2
CPU speed: 2.0GHz
Colour: Aluminium
Production year: 2004
Production week: 32 (August)
Production number: 5660 (within this week)
Model introduced: 2004
Memory - flavour: DDR1-L-400
Memory - number of slots: 8
Memory - largest module: 1GB
Factory: G8 (USA)
Thanks so much for your help, by the way!

New iPad2 has toxic smell like strong adhesive. What is it?

My new iPad2 has a toxic smell. My husband & I both got a severe headache from it. I have not even been able to set it up. It smells so very strong, not like a normal new electronic smell, but it like strong adhesive. I was so looking forward to using this, now I don't know what to do. The smell is unbearable and fills up the room. It is now in a bag in another room we don't use. I guess I will need to return it. I would like one that doesn't smell like this! What is this smell?

There are two probable causes for the smell.
1. The new gorilla-Glass screens are made from many layers of a glue-type material, giving them a lot more durability but also more possibilities to be defective during manufacture. Thus, if a layer does not dry properly, other problems ensue, but this would normally be accompanied by other physical defects.
2. Electrical components often smell like that when they overheat (eg. sitting in a 120˚ warehouse or something along those lines). Many times they do sit in poorly air-conditioned back rooms before making it to the shelf.

Last night I did an update and now when I turn on my macbook it just goes to the white screen with the apple and stays like that.

Last night I did an update and now when I turn on my macbook it just goes to the white screen with the apple and stays like that. How do I fix this issue?

Take each of these steps that you haven't already tried. Stop when the problem is resolved.
To restart an unresponsive computer, press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the power shuts off, then release, wait a few more seconds, and press it again briefly.
Step 1
The first step in dealing with a startup failure is to secure the data. If you want to preserve the contents of the startup drive, and you don't already have at least one current backup, you must try to back up now, before you do anything else. It may or may not be possible. If you don't care about the data that has changed since the last backup, you can skip this step.
There are several ways to back up a Mac that is unable to start. You need an external hard drive to hold the backup data.
a. Start up from the Recovery partition, or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) When the OS X Utilities screen appears, launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in this support article, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.” The article refers to starting up from a DVD, but the procedure in Recovery mode is the same. You don't need a DVD if you're running OS X 10.7 or later.
b. If Step 1a fails because of disk errors, and no other Mac is available, then you may be able to salvage some of your files by copying them in the Finder. If you already have an external drive with OS X installed, start up from it. Otherwise, if you have Internet access, follow the instructions on this page to prepare the external drive and install OS X on it. You'll use the Recovery installer, rather than downloading it from the App Store.
c. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, start the non-working Mac in target disk mode. Use the working Mac to copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
d. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.
Step 2
If the startup process stops at a blank gray screen with no Apple logo or spinning "daisy wheel," then the startup volume may be full. If you had previously seen warnings of low disk space, this is almost certainly the case. You might be able to start up in safe mode even though you can't start up normally. Otherwise, start up from an external drive, or else use the technique in Step 1b, 1c, or 1d to mount the internal drive and delete some files. According to Apple documentation, you need at least 9 GB of available space on the startup volume (as shown in the Finder Info window) for normal operation.
Step 3
Sometimes a startup failure can be resolved by resetting the NVRAM.
Step 4
If a desktop Mac hangs at a plain gray screen with a movable cursor, the keyboard may not be recognized. Press and hold the button on the side of an Apple wireless keyboard to make it discoverable. If need be, replace or recharge the batteries. If you're using a USB keyboard connected to a hub, connect it to a built-in port.
Step 5
If there's a built-in optical drive, a disc may be stuck in it. Follow these instructions to eject it.
Step 6
Press and hold the power button until the power shuts off. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed to start up, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Use a different keyboard and/or mouse, if those devices are wired. If you can start up now, one of the devices you disconnected, or a combination of them, is causing the problem. Finding out which one is a process of elimination.
Step 7
If you've started from an external storage device, make sure that the internal startup volume is selected in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences.
Start up in safe mode. Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Post for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know the login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
When you start up in safe mode, it's normal to see a dark gray progress bar on a light gray background. If the progress bar gets stuck for more than a few minutes, or if the system shuts down automatically while the progress bar is displayed, the startup volume is corrupt and the drive is probably malfunctioning. In that case, go to Step 11. If you ever have another problem with the drive, replace it immediately.
If you can start and log in in safe mode, empty the Trash, and then open the Finder Info window on the startup volume ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name.) Check that you have at least 9 GB of available space, as shown in the window. If you don't, copy as many files as necessary to another volume (not another folder on the same volume) and delete the originals. Deletion isn't complete until you empty the Trash again. Do this until the available space is more than 9 GB. Then restart as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.)
If the startup process hangs again, the problem is likely caused by a third-party system modification that you installed. Post for further instructions.
Step 8
Launch Disk Utility in Recovery mode (see Step 1.) Select the startup volume, then run Repair Disk. If any problems are found, repeat until clear. If Disk Utility reports that the volume can't be repaired, the drive has malfunctioned and should be replaced. You might choose to tolerate one such malfunction in the life of the drive. In that case, erase the volume and restore from a backup. If the same thing ever happens again, replace the drive immediately.
This is one of the rare situations in which you should also run Repair Permissions, ignoring the false warnings it may produce. Look for the line "Permissions repair complete" at the end of the output. Then restart as usual.
Step 9
If the startup device is an aftermarket SSD, it may need a firmware update and/or a forced "garbage collection." Instructions for doing this with a Crucial-branded SSD were posted here. Some of those instructions may apply to other brands of SSD, but you should check with the vendor's tech support.
Step 10
Reinstall the OS. If the Mac was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade.
Step 11
Do as in Step 9, but this time erase the startup volume in Disk Utility before installing. The system should automatically restart into the Setup Assistant. Follow the prompts to transfer the data from a Time Machine or other backup.
Step 12
This step applies only to models that have a logic-board ("PRAM") battery: all Mac Pro's and some others (not current models.) Both desktop and portable Macs used to have such a battery. The logic-board battery, if there is one, is separate from the main battery of a portable. A dead logic-board battery can cause a startup failure. Typically the failure will be preceded by loss of the settings for the startup disk and system clock. See the user manual for replacement instructions. You may have to take the machine to a service provider to have the battery replaced.
Step 13
If you get this far, you're probably dealing with a hardware fault. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.

I just took in my macbook to the apple store to clean the fan because it was starting make a little noise but instead of making it stop it sounds like an airplane about to take off all the time, it doesn't matter what i'm doing. I dont know what to do now

I just took in my macbook to the apple store to clean the fan because it was starting make a little noise but instead of making it stop it sounds like an airplane about to take off all the time, it doesn't matter what i'm doing. I dont know what to do now? any ideas on how to make it stop?

take it back asap. If it wasn't doing it before they cleaned the fans, they may have accidentally done something that is causing this behavior.

Iphone smells like an odd mixture of nail polish remover and bubble gum

Can anyone tell me why/what causes my iPhone 4 smells like an odd mixture of bubble gum and nail polish remover. It's coming from the headphone jack and bottom port. The phone is not new but is less then a year old and I've never spilt anything on it.
TIA
Rosalie

Ok. I took my iPhone apart to replace a cracked screen and when I took out the battery, the adhesive holding the battery ripped the protective paper on the battery itself and once that happened, I smelled the smell that you described. So more than likely, it's your battery which got too hot. You should have it replaced.

My Macbook smells like a beer cause I spilled beer all over it last night

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for