Spilled soda on Macbook

I spilled soda on the floor and it reached my laptop, I was unaware of this so for about an hour it was left there. When I noticed I quickly took the case off and dried it. No soda got to the key board however it might have gotten to the sides of the laptop. I took the battery out and dried that, although it was not very wet only a few drops under neath. It has full battery and the battery still works. Also when I put the battery back in, on the laptop there is a small light that glows which usually indicates the laptop is on. But the screen is black. For all I no it could be dead but if anyone can help I could really use it!! Thanks

Hey- something similar just happened to me as well. I was wondering what ended up happening for you. Hope it worked out. I took mine apart a bit. There's no visible soda anywhere. I took it to the Genius Bar at the Apple store and the guy said he couldn't see any liquid damage either, but it'd cost $749 to fix... so I'm tryting to do stuff on my own.
After getting rid of some dust, I put a hairdryer on it for a few minutes. Now I'm just letting it sit; apparently, trying to turn it on right away is really bad, so I am going to let it sit in a "warm, ventilated area (like the top of a refridgerator)" for 2-3 days.
Let me know how it turned out for you- hopefully it went well.
BTW Camera Obscura... is that referring to the band? Haha, if so, I love them!
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Spilled soda on macbook pro,where do i take it?

Soda spilled on it while it was closed and now it won't turn on, do it take to best buy (where i bought it) or the appme store?

Hello jellydonuts3012,
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear you spilled soda on your MacBook. I would be pretty bummed if that happened to me.
As jxs2 mentioned, if you purchased the Geek Squad Protection plan they should be able to service it. Just take it to your local Best Buy store to the Geek Squad precinct. If you did not purchase the protection plan, I suggest contacting the manufacturer for repair options, or our Geek Squad can also provide you with a quote for repair.
Thank you for posting here on the forum, and best of luck!
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Spilled soda on Macbook pro

I spilled soda all over my amcbook pro. I then cleaned it up and it was working perfectly until the z key started typing by itslef. Now the keys are in caps when they aren't supposed to be. Also, my laptop is in safemode. It will turn on and off, but I can't log in becasue of the key problems. What's wrong with my laptop? How can this be fixed? And what is safemode?
Thank you!

What's wrong? You spilled soda on it!!! Take it to an Apple Store ASAP before you cause any more damage. Be prepared for a big bill. Your warranty is now void.

Spilled soda on macbook, stopped working and now working again?

So a couple months ago I spilled orange soda on my Macbook air. Its the late 2011 I think.
It stopped working completely and the batteries were ruined. I took it to geek squad and when they tried to boot it, it said it could not find start up disk.
This morning I tried to turn it on, and it is working just fine! It isnt running slowly or anything. One of my friends said that there is corrosion though and it will stop working again. is this true? I hate getting rid of my poor mba but if its not going to work I might as well sell it for parts, right?

The retail side of most resellers likely will not have access to the
sonic cleaning devices necessary to immerse the parts of the
computer into after disassembly, nor be willing to do this kind of
job; but they may know of someone in the business locally.
Several years ago I sent a computer across the continent (N.A.)
via the US Post Office, for repairs; the company was one I'd read
about in the 1990s and they still are in business. They can also
do much more now than they did back then. They do sonic cleaning
and can take-apart, repair, etc nearly any portable Apple. However
my experience is limited with portable Macs, I don't see anyone out
here in Alaska with equipment or know-how to actually repair them.
Most only forward them to other States, and add a premium to cost.
Though I have no affiliation with them, this company still gets good
reviews and is a repair facility. They also have very many Apple parts.
If the blue link doesn't function, the place is wegenermedia in SC.
•Repairs
Hopefully you can find someone qualified to perform the service
& get your MacBook model returned with a clean bill of health.
Good luck & happy computing!

What do i do if i spilled soda in mu macbook?

Yesterday i accidentally spilled soda in my macbook air . Inmediatly it turned off. I started drying it until theres was no water left. I turned it on and it worked perfectl everythong functioned. I chargedit and it worked bit today i tridd to charge it didnt worked?
HELP ME PLEASR IM DYING

dont turn it on, water / liquids migrate.
Turning it back on is BAD, damage A can lead to B leads to C etc.
Also water migrating around, especially while on, can wreck havoc worse than initial damage.
Nobody here can speculate on damage on something they cannot see.
Having repaired laptops in the past, even IF you got it completely dry, residue from water (iron particles etc), and wet spots under fine contacts is nearly impossible to "dry out", its just doesnt work that way.
Lots of people try to "dry it out", most to learn little was solved in doing same, and sometimes further damage occurred.
Taking it apart, youll just about never "dry out it out" due to the all the hidden spots that will REMAIN wet for some time, even IF you dry to "dry it out"
Make appt. with Apple store fore repair / diagnostic.
dont turn it on again. Sorry about the spill

Spilled soda on my wife's macbook...and

I bought my wife a macbook last year in August.
And yesterday I spilled soda all over the keyboard.
The laptop stayed on, so I turned it off right away.
So I turned it upside down to get the soda out.
Then I took a damp rag to get it from getting too sticky.
And let it dry out upside down for a full day.
And when I went to to turn it on,
it would boot up to the apple logo..and then just go into sleep mode.
Never got to the desktop.
Ran the hardware test off the restore cd, and it says all is ok.
But learned my mouse click is not working, but the keyboard keys are working
so I managed to get thru the hardware test ok.
So now what..?
I'm thinking of cracking this thing open...
Anybody have any recommendations?

YouTube has videos on how to take the MacBook apart. It is not terribly difficult.
Electronic circuit boards can be washed if you take care not to submerse any components that would not take submersion. I haven't had my keyboard off yet so I cannot tell you from experience on this model if there are any parts that won't stand submersion in water. I have had other computer circuit boards that I have successfully washed and dried. Remember, the stickey residue has to be removed, not just wiped up.
Anyway, the keyboard itself is likely going to have sticky residue in its electrical contact area. It would be best to completely disassemble it, key by key, until you get it disassembled as far as it can go then wash the components in water and do a final rinse in disstilled water. It is imperative that you have the layers with the electrical contacts separated for cleaning and drying as anything wet between the membranes will take forever to dry if they are not separated.
Again, I have not done this to the MacBook keyboard but I have don it to several different models of Mac Powerbooks and it works very well. It can be very time consuming due to the large number of tiny parts but it can also be very rewarding if you have the time and enjoy this kind of stuff.
Alternatively, you can buy a brand new MacBook keyboard/topcase assembly on ebay for $40 shipped.
If you are handy and enjoy this kind of stuff it is very doable and can be quite enjoyable. If you have it repaired professionally they will very likely sell you all new parts and that can get very expensive.

Spilled soda on my Macbook--- HELP!!! WONT TURNBACK ON !!!

Hi,
Just spilled soda on my macbook and the screen went black and I can't turn it back on.. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Yeah, I also learned about that the hard way. I once tripped over the carpet on my way into a room where my tiny Sony laptop was on and waiting for me, and splashed water all over it. I freaked and sent it to Sony repair, and they told me it needed a new motherboard, which would cost $800. The laptop was 3 years old at the time, so I just bought a new one, though I couldn't afford it, and told Sony to send the old one back unrepaired. A week later, I tried to turn it on just to see if I could get it up long enough to get data off my hard drive, and it WORKED! Of course, I don't know how much longer it would have worked before rust from the spill corroded the circuits, but at the time I was a little upset that I had just spent so much on a new one.
Another time I put my cell phone in the washing machine, and again, 3 days later, after a thorough drying-out, it worked, and this time it worked for 2 more years, with the only damage being a slightly sticky #9 key.
Since then, I've read that the key to preserving any possible recovery of a wet laptop is NOT to turn it on until it's completely dried out, and to take out and wipe off any removable parts, including battery, hard drive, memory chips, and keyboard keys, as soon as you can.
And, of course, you shouldn't eat or drink or put glasses or bottles down near a laptop. But ** does happen.
And the reason I didn't suggest going to Apple straight off is exactly what other people said -- the spill will void your warranty, and repair is likely to be as expensive as a new computer.

How much does Apple charge to have a laptop cleaned from spilled soda?

So my GF spilled soda on her laptop about a year ago and was wondering how much does apple normally charge to have a Macbook cleaned? She has a late 2011 13" Macbook Pro. The soda residue has been in the laptop for a little over a year, but I'm guessing it's good that the Macbook still functions (I only turn it on for no more than a minute). It also still holds a charge and takes a charge as well.

Apple will not clean it, the fact that it still works is unusual, I would count my blessings and leave it alone, The exterior may be cleaned with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth

I spilled soda on my laptop on the mousepad

Hi
I spilled soda on my macbook pro on the mousepad. I had a keyboard protector so fortunately, that's ok.
As soon as it spilled, I turned my laptop off and wiped the soda away. Should I do something else?
My keys aren't sticky or anything but I am just worried...
Thank you

do not turn it on and take to to an apple store or AASP for evaluation. even the smallest liquid spill can result in VERY expensive repairs.

Spilled soda on laptop--right/left click not working

My 2 year old spilled soda on my HP G60 laptop last night. I immediately turn off computer and turned it upside down and cleaned it up. I booted up fine later on. Everything seemed fine until I realized my right/left click was not working. I can navigate fine with the touch pad but cant click on anything. Tapping method does not work either.

Make sure that the pad is not turned off.
Are the lights on above the touchpad.???
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Spilled liquid on MacBook Pro - won't start - any suggestions?

spilled liquid on MacBook Pro - won't start - any suggestions?

Thank you both for your responses! I watched a video on how to remove the hard drive - special tork(?) screwdriver and too many steps for me to feel confident about doing it myself, so I took the computer to an Apple Store - and thank God, the hard drive appeared undamaged - they are transferring the data to a new Macbook Pro. The loss of data was the scariest part, so I am breathing again!
The laptop was three years old, I was hoping for another year or so before upgrading, but such is life. I appreciate your upfront advice.

Liquid spill on the Macbook *sigh*

Okay, so yes. Red wine just spilled on my macbook. It spilled on the bridge between the display and keyboard, and immediately shorted out. I removed the battery and unplugged it and am now leaving it in a warm place, and I tried mopping up as much as possible. It's sitting sideways, draining out what's left inside.
My question is, where do I go from here? How long should I wait before trying to use it again, and what repair options are available?
It's a late 2007 Macbook, so it's still under hardware warranty, but I'd imagine I'd still have to pay if it's liquid damage.
Thanks a bunch

The CPU/Northbridge/GPU all lie towards the back center of the notebook, where the fan and heatsink are. Since this is liquid damage, it won't be covered by warranty. I would wait significantly longer than a day - several days, or even a week would be better. Ideally, you should remove the top cover of the computer at least, to ensure that ALL the liquid fully evaporates. However, you will still be left with the residue from the wine.
I personally would not bother taking it into the Apple Store; in all likelihood, the computer is fried. All Apple will be able to do for you is offer to send the machine in for assessment, and give you a repair quote. From personal experience, replacing a Macbook logic board is not cost-effective. It's nearly the cost of a new Macbook, and when you factor in the possibility that other components may have been damaged....it won't get any cheaper. My suggestion would be to cut your losses, maybe sell the bricked computer "as-is" on eBay, and get yourself a new one. You can remove the hard disk and put it inside a hard drive enclosure to see if you can retrieve all your data.
If you are technically inclined, you could try to replace the logic board yourself by buying a good, used one. However, if other components besides the logic board were damaged, you might find yourself with a still broken computer, and out a few hundred dollars anyway. But this is another potential option nonetheless.

Big coffee spilled on my macbook. Now ok except battery.

Hello first thanks for your help.
I spilled a BIG cup of unsugared coffee on my macbook pro 13p retina Mavericks. Brand new it only has 4 weeks.
I have let it dry for 48h. Everything is OK (amazing!) BUT it only works when it is plugged into the wall.
This means the battery doesn't work anymore. As soon as I unplug, it shuts down.
State of battery is "must be replaced now".
Also I have a few questions...
- is it likely if I get the battery replaced it will be OK? (coffee could have damaged something else... battery connector, ...?)
- if I get the macbook opened, and try to clean with demineralized water, dry again all, could my battery recover?
- is there any software or utility that could try to fix this?
- can I buy the battery myself (where?) and replace it? I would prefer a brand new original battery
- seems my computer is SLOW since this. Can this be linked to the battery, and get better when a new battery is in?
Thanks !

Your macbook will soon start shutting down and get worse as corrosion sets in, get service ASAP
Liquid spills, why your MacBook chassis is a one-way valve for spills
After a substantial spill many people will turn their notebook upside down and shake it, not only does this not work, but it spreads liquid havoc throughout your machine and makes things often as bad as possible.
The keyboard itself acts like a one way valve in the case of a substantial liquid spill. While liquid pours into the bottom chassis easy, it does not come out easily at all, and in the case of any spill, most of it will not come out by turning it upside down. Disconnect all power and contact Apple for diagnostics and repair.
Do not attempt to, after a spill, ‘dry out your MacBook’ and test it
After a spill most people invariably try to “dry out” their notebook by various methods, including hair dryers and otherwise. This both does not work, and after a substantial spill of any magnitude, even if the liquid was water, residue is left behind.
There are additionally many very tight places inside your notebook where liquids will linger for a very long time, and cause corrosion or worse.
Immediately unplug your notebook and contact Apple for in shop diagnostics and parts replacement.
In the case of very minor spills people will “dry out” their notebook and feel success that their notebook is working ok, however invariably in nearly all instances after 4-14 days an error / fault pops up and is usually followed by more.
In case of a spill, damage estimates are impossible,.....anything can be fixed, without question.......the question is cost.
contact Apple for in shop diagnostics and cost estimation ....possible parts replacement.
You ask- if I get the macbook opened, and try to clean with demineralized water, dry again all, could my battery recover?
No, dont do that.

I spilled soda on my keyboard

I spilled soda on my keyboard and now the keys are all sticking and it is very hard to type. Can I replace my keyboard and how much would that cost?

1000s of people think they're safe a week or two after a spill
Within a short period of time however 99 out of 100 find out that hope was an empty one
call Apple get a free diagnostic evaluation of damage
peace

I spilled coffee into MacBook Pro retina

I've recently managed to knock a cup of coffee over the keyboard of my 15inch MacBook Pro with retina display. I tried mopping up as best I can when it happened a few weeks ago and it works just fine apart from some of the keys sticking or crispy when pressed.
Can this be cleaned down or repaired and what would be involved, or is it easier / cheaper to replace it? I'd love to keep hold of it (can't afford to replace it!!) and have it fixed but I should be realistic I guess.
Thanks
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On your specific machine, extremely likely corrosion will set in a week or two and problems will start to manifest
Liquid spills, why your MacBook chassis is a one-way valve for spills
After a substantial spill many people will turn their notebook upside down and shake it, not only does this not work, but it spreads liquid havoc throughout your machine and makes things often as bad as possible.
The keyboard itself acts like a one way valve in the case of a substantial liquid spill. While liquid pours into the bottom chassis easy, it does not come out easily at all, and in the case of any spill, most of it will not come out by turning it upside down. Disconnect all power and contact Apple for diagnostics and repair.
Do not attempt to, after a spill, ‘dry out your MacBook’ and test it
After a spill most people invariably try to “dry out” their notebook by various methods, including hair dryers and otherwise. This both does not work, and after a substantial spill of any magnitude, even if the liquid was water, residue is left behind.
There are additionally many very tight places inside your notebook where liquids will linger for a very long time, and cause corrosion or worse.
Immediately unplug your notebook and contact Apple for in shop diagnostics and parts replacement.
In the case of very minor spills people will “dry out” their notebook and feel success that their notebook is working ok, however invariably in nearly all instances after 4-14 days an error / fault pops up and is usually followed by more.
In case of a spill, damage estimates are impossible,.....anything can be fixed, without question.......the question is cost.
contact Apple for in shop diagnostics and cost estimation ....possible parts replacement.

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