I was enjoying my drink when my sister's cat knocked my glass, spilling a few drops of milk into my laptop's charging port. I quickly shut down my HP laptop running Windows 11 and tilted it to drain out any milk. After wiping the area with cotton and checking with a paintbrush, everything seemed dry. I inspected the port with a flashlight and didn't notice any residue or moisture. I plugged it in cautiously, and it appears to be charging. To be extra safe, I'm keeping it tilted overnight to air out. I have an exam coming up, and I'm worried about whether my laptop is safe to use. Am I in the clear, or is there a chance it could be damaged?
3 Answers
If it's charging and working fine, you’re probably safe! Just to be careful, put it in front of a fan for a while to help any residual moisture evaporate.
You should leave the laptop upside down on a dry cloth to let any leftover liquid drain away. Also, consider putting a desiccant pack in a sealed container with it — this helps remove moisture from hidden spots.
If it’s a barrel plug and only a few drops got in, it’s likely fine if it dries completely. Just keep an eye on it. If it’s USB-C, more care might be needed since they’re soldered to the board, but it sounds like you caught it in time!
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