Is My Laptop Safe After a Water Spill?
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GamerDude55
A few days ago, I accidentally spilled a bit of water on my MSI Katana 15 laptop while it was on. After letting it dry for around half a day, I took it to a local tech shop, where they suggested it might be completely ruined. However, when I turned it on, it surprisingly worked just fine. I decided to take it to a tech lab for a thorough check. They opened it up to ensure there was no remaining water, but found some errors. Initially, they thought the spill caused the problems, but they eventually fixed an issue with the BIOS that wasn't updated, and now the laptop seems to be functioning perfectly. Now, four days have passed since the spill— is it safe to assume my laptop is not damaged? Should I consider getting it checked more thoroughly or can I just continue using it?
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It's always best to be cautious with water spills. The technicians you consulted are the ones who can truly assess the laptop's condition. Just remember, if any liquid has been missed, it could cause future issues because water isn't pure and can lead to corrosion. Ideally, the steps should involve examining, drying, then cleaning with isopropyl alcohol before drying it again. If you're really worried, it might be worth sending it to a more specialized lab for cleaning, even if it's currently running fine. You can wait a few days, but using it might accelerate any potential corrosion.
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If the technician checked inside and confirmed everything looks good, you should be fine to use it. Just keep an eye out for any unusual behavior. The risk increases if you have multiple techs taking it apart, as they might cause more damage. It sounds like you didn’t spill much, which is a plus. Just don't overthink it too much!
UserWithQuestions: The technician said it works fine, but the touchpad isn't functioning, and the battery diagnostic isn’t showing a battery. Everything else seems okay, so I’m hoping replacing the battery will fix it. Since I can't have it checked for a few days, should I just keep using it, or is it better to let it sit?
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CuriousMind22: So should I send it to a more professional lab for cleaning, even if it's working well for now? Also, is it urgent to do this or can it wait a few days? Will continuing to use it make corrosion worse?