So, here's the thing—I washed my PC components, including the motherboard, GPU, and power supply, using regular tap water. While I was waiting for them to dry, I realized that I probably should have used distilled water instead. I've ordered some distilled water to clean them again, but I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do to fix my mistake. Any advice?
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You might want to use some isopropyl alcohol to flush out the water remnants, but be prepared to take the parts apart. Just make sure everything is completely dry before you switch it on. Water itself isn't harmful, but powering it on when wet can cause shorts and damage.
No worries, just let it completely dry out first. A lot of people actually wash their PCs in the dishwasher, and as long as they're dry before you power them on, they usually work just fine. You might even hang it somewhere to air dry for a few days to be safe.
I did something similar last year, and my server PC was fine after drying it. Just give it some time!
Wait, people put PCs in the dishwasher? Really?
As a side note, it might just be good practice to put your PC in a non-flooded environment when you clean it and avoid soaking. But for now, it's all about drying out that water before plugging it in again!
Just let them air dry for a few days, and be patient. I swear, if any residue starts to interfere, you can remove it with some alcohol. Just remember—do NOT power it on until it's dry!
I was going to do it right away, but I’ll hold off for sure!
Oh, and just as a tip—if you hear any weird sounds when you turn it on after drying, that’s probably the power supply freaking out. Might be best to disconnect everything and just power it on by itself to check!
I'll give that a shot!