I accidentally caused a tiny spark while cleaning the fans in my Lenovo Legion laptop, specifically near a component close to the processor. It booted up normally afterward, and I've run various checks with no errors. Should I be worried about potential damage, or is it safe to continue using it?
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If everything seems fine and your laptop is running without any issues, you're probably in the clear. Just remember for next time, it's best to disconnect the battery and unplug the device before cleaning it.
It sounds like you might have just experienced a minor electrical discharge. Keep an eye on your laptop but if it's operating normally, it’s likely okay. Just be more cautious the next time you clean it!
As long as you unplugged the laptop and disconnected the battery before cleaning, that spark might just be a component discharging some stored energy. In the future, hold down the power button for about 30 seconds after disconnecting to drain any residual charge. If it’s working fine now, you likely have nothing to worry about!
I totally forgot to remove the battery this time! I'm just worried it might shorten my laptop's lifespan, but since it booted up fine, I guess that's a good sign.