I accidentally spilled a sugar-sweetened herbal drink called matté on my Lenovo Legion 5 laptop's keyboard and touchpad. Fortunately, I was quick to shut it down, unplug it, and flip it upside down to dry. It's been in that position for 17 hours now. I'm looking for advice on how to prevent any major damages, how long I should wait before trying to turn it on again, if I should take it to maintenance, and what tests I should run to ensure everything is fine. Any tips or information would be really appreciated!
2 Answers
You did a great job by flipping it upside down so quickly! Check out the maintenance manual for your laptop on Lenovo's website; it’ll guide you on how to remove the keyboard if you want to see what's underneath. Typically, Lenovo keyboards are pretty straightforward to remove and can often be replaced without much hassle.
Most Lenovo models are built to keep liquids from seeping through, so it might just be a simple repair that costs around $30 instead of a full laptop loss!
You've got the situation well-handled so far, but since it was a sugary drink, I strongly recommend having it inspected or cleaned by a professional before turning it back on. Better safe than sorry!
Can I do this myself at home?