Spilled Water on Your Macbook? Here's How to Avoid Water Damage

Absorb as much liquid as possible It's time to absorb the water or liquid you spilled on your MacBook. The simplest way to do this is to wipe it down using a paper towel or some cotton fabric. Use a microfiber towel on the MacBook screen to avoid damaging it.

1. Can a MacBook with water damage be repaired?
2. How do I protect my Mac from water damage?
3. What do you do if you spill water on your MacBook trackpad?
4. How much does it cost to fix water damage on MacBook?
5. Can I put my MacBook in rice?
6. How can you tell if your Mac has water damage?
7. Can a MacBook survive a coffee spill?
8. Can Apple diagnostics detect water damage?

Can a MacBook with water damage be repaired?

The bottom line is that Apple will not repair water-damaged Macs, regardless if you have an AppleCare+ plan or not. At best you may be able to get it serviced by a third-party shop that specializes with this type of damage.

How do I protect my Mac from water damage?

Use desiccant: The rate at which water evaporates depends partly on how dry the air is around it. So to help the water escape from your Mac, you can try to use a desiccant. Good ones include Drierite and Silica Gel. If you can't get those at a local store, you can use rice from a sealed package.

What do you do if you spill water on your MacBook trackpad?

1. Immediately shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the computer's battery if it's a portable Mac.
3. Disconnect any peripherals (printers, iPods, scanners, cameras, etc.)
4. Lay the computer upside down on paper towels to get as much liquid as possible to drip out.
5. Note what was spilled on your Mac.

How much does it cost to fix water damage on MacBook?

Liquid or water-damaged MacBooks can be professionally repaired at a reasonable cost. Most customers leave our store paying between $250-$600, depending on their problem and the MacBook model. The degree of damage depends on how you handle the liquid spill.

Can I put my MacBook in rice?

You can also try the rice trick (often recommended for drying out wet iPhones) You need to transfer your damp Mac into a big bowl of uncooked rice and cover it completely. Leave it like that for about 48 hours. Apparently the rice will absorb the moisture. But beware, you may end up with rice residue in the ports.

How can you tell if your Mac has water damage?

1. Step 1 Thorough Diagnostic – Any MacBook that is exposed to liquid requires a thorough inspection. ...
2. Step 2 Inspect Keyboard and Track Pad for ANY corrosion or sticky residue – If found a keyboard or trackpad replacement is recommend. ...
3. Step 3 Inspect Main LogicBord for any sign of liquid exposure.

Can a MacBook survive a coffee spill?

If you've just spilled a liquid on your laptop, you can still save it from damage. Regardless of if you've spilled coffee on a MacBook or soda on your laptop, you have to act fast to stop the liquid from doing damage to the internals.

Can Apple diagnostics detect water damage?

Keep in mind that not every single hardware issue is going to show up or be flagged by Apple Diagnostics. ... Neither will something like drying a Mac after the Mac has sustained water or liquid contact, unless the water contact actually damaged something that is then detectable in the diagnostic test.