I have an older laptop, about 5 years old, that I mainly use for gaming with GeForce Now. Recently, I didn't use it for about three days because I was busy. When I tried to turn it on again, it was completely drained – totally my fault for forgetting to charge it! I left it plugged in for a few hours while I was at work. I also checked to see if it would boot up before leaving, and it did just fine.
However, I came home to find that my neighbor's cat had come into my room through the open window. No big deal, I returned her, but my own cat seemed to get upset by her presence. Apparently, my cat marked her territory by urinating on my laptop, which luckily had a cloth on the keyboard. I figured she was just marking her territory, even though she's spayed.
Afterward, I turned the laptop on, but the keyboard was acting weird, typing random things on its own. It soon turned off and now won't turn on at all. I've tried holding the power button, removing the battery, and checking the charger. The battery is about 7 months old and was replaced after the old one got swollen. Now I'm worried that the urine caused the damage, and my attempt to power it on just made things worse! Could my cat's urine actually be the reason my laptop is dead?
5 Answers
Definitely sounds like the urine caused at least some damage, especially since you powered it on with that type of exposure. If the keyboard is acting up, the internals are probably compromised. It might be a good idea to let it dry out completely and see what happens, but don’t be surprised if it’s toast. And make sure your cat is okay! Her peeing might be a sign of stress.
I once spilled a drink on my laptop, and it acted the same way that yours is now—typing weirdly and eventually dying. It's frustrating, but it sounds like it might not be recoverable.
But just keep an eye on your cat; maybe she’s just trying to get her point across!
Unfortunately, it sounds like the laptop might be dead. If cat urine got into the keyboard, it’s likely caused some serious internal damage. I suggest looking up how to clean a laptop affected by spills, but honestly, powering it back on was probably the final nail in the coffin.
Also, have you checked on your cat's well-being? Sometimes litter box issues can lead to strange behaviors like that.
Yes, that’s definitely a possibility. The urine probably seeped into the keyboard and damaged the electronics. If you're up for it, try opening the laptop and cleaning the affected areas, but things might be pretty dire.
By the way, keep an eye on your cat; if this behavior continues, it might be worth a trip to the vet for a check-up.
My sister had a similar issue with her cat peeing in her laptop. It was done for her too! You might be looking at a costly repair or a new laptop.
Cats can get territorial, but if this behavior is unusual, maybe check if there are external stressors affecting her.
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