Archive for February 27th, 2009

How to Clean a Laptop Spill

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How to Clean a Laptop Spill

Step1

Shut down the computer immediately.

Step2

Wipe up any liquid. Tilt the computer to the side to drain any liquids.

Step3

Remove any removable parts from the laptop, including the power cord, printer and mouse cables, the floppy drive, CD drive, modem cards and battery. Do not disassemble the laptop body to remove internal parts.

Step4

Once the parts are removed, gently lift the computer and turn it to the side and upside down to drain any liquid. Tilt the computer in a variety of directions to verify that there are no pools of liquid lurking, but be careful not to shake it or handle it roughly.

Step5

Repeat with the floppy drive and other removable parts.

Step6

Use a hair dryer on a cool setting to dry the laptop and its parts if you can.

Step7

Allow the computer and its removable parts to dry for 24 hours before you reassemble it and turn it back on. (If you are under a tight deadline, let the laptop dry for at least an hour before you reassemble it.)

Step8

If the computer does not work properly or does not turn on, bring it to a computer repair professional, although the damage might be irreparable. Spills are one of the leading causes of laptop deaths.