A mac powerbook pro laptop. water spilt into fan at the back and now doesn't work... any tips?
2006-07-21 02:08:26 · 4 answers · asked by matts_wife 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The only thing you can do about water in a laptop is to let it dry for a long time BEFORE trying to turn it back on. I take it that you know it doesn't work because you already tried turning it back on. In this case, the best option is to send it back to Apple and hope they don't notice it is water damaged. If you have some sort of accidental damage warranty plan, it will usually cover spills, but they will not repair a computer if they know it has been damaged by water. So, let it dry for a long time, try turning it on again (if you haven't already) and then try sending it back to Apple. Good luck!
2006-07-21 02:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by SupportGuy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was on at the time, fried. It probably took out the power supply and you might be able to get that replaced but most times when the power supply goes, the rest goes with it. Take it to your local Apple Store (or call AppleCare) and see if they will take it for service. In this case it probably won't be covered under warranty so you'll have to pay out of your pocket to get it fixed, you never know and it doesn't hurt to ask.
2006-07-21 02:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it off and use a hair drier on it the water may be shorting the motor.
2006-07-21 02:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, please, please take it to a specialist and see if he can repair it! Ain't you done enough, already?
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Please do give it a decent burial.
2006-07-21 02:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋