I made a huge mistake and spilled tea on my PC. I knew it was risky to turn it on while it was wet, but I accidentally pressed the power button without thinking. It turned on for a few seconds and then shut off by itself. How bad is the damage, and what should I do next?
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Hey, just so you know, rinsing isn't the only option. Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol is a good call, but just be careful with the soaking. Drying can take a long time, but it’s key to prevent further damage. Sounds like your GPU and PSU took a hit, but fingers crossed you’ll get lucky with this!
Honestly, if the PSU and GPU got soaked, you might be in for some trouble. It’s tough to say for sure, but the fact that it clicked off is a bad sign. Best case, maybe the PSU can be saved, but there’s a chance a few parts could be fried. You might end up needing to replace some components. Good luck!
First off, you definitely need to unplug everything immediately. It’s crucial to take out the SSD, CPU, and RAM sticks. Once you’ve done that, I recommend rinsing each part with clean water to wash off the tea. You can follow that up with a rinse in isopropyl alcohol. After that, let everything dry out for at least 24 hours—48 would be better. Once it’s dry, you can start assembling it again and see if it works. That said, some components might be beyond saving, but there’s a chance you can salvage some of them.
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