I accidentally left my laptop out in the rain for about two weeks. I don't really use it much anymore since I stopped gaming, but now I'm interested in getting it fixed because I want to play the new Oblivion remastered. Do you think a repair shop could help, or is it likely that it's too far gone?
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Corrosion can truly mess with electronics. If you take it to a repair shop, they’ll likely need to disassemble it to clean and inspect everything. Sometimes, the damage isn't as bad if it dried out properly, but you might have some mineral deposits left from the water that could cause problems later on.
Leaving a laptop out in the rain is definitely a rookie mistake! But if it was off while it was getting wet, there's a chance it could still be okay. It depends on how long it sat there. Have you tried turning it on since it dried out? If you haven’t plugged it in while it was wet, it might just need a little TLC from a repair shop.
Honestly, assessing a rain-drenched laptop can be labor-intensive. Most pros will strip it down to check for water damage and corrosion. They might even use distilled water to clean it, but if you've already powered it on after it got wet, that could complicate things. Just be prepared that it might be more cost-effective to buy a new one instead.
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