So, my little one somehow managed to spray soda all over my graphics card, and now it's showing a red light. I wasn't sure what to do, so I submerged it in 85% isopropyl alcohol, thinking that would help. I've checked all the connections, but I'm worried I've made it worse. Any advice?
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Your GPU is likely toast. The alcohol you used leaves moisture behind due to the water content. If soda got in, it might have shorted the card when it was powered on. There’s a slim chance that cleaning it with the right alcohol could help, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up too high.
Yikes, that’s a tough spot! Just so you know, 85% isopropyl alcohol isn't ideal for electronics because it contains 15% water, which could leave residue and potentially cause shorts. You might want to unplug the GPU and get some 99% isopropyl alcohol instead. Either submerge it in that or at least wipe it down thoroughly. Let it dry for a while—maybe even a full day in a warm spot—before testing it again. But honestly, there's a chance it could be fried already. Good luck!
I’m legit surprised you submerged it like that. I get the idea of cleaning, but maybe a different approach next time? Anyway, fingers crossed it works out!
Just think of this as an expensive lesson, haha! The GPU is probably fried if you used that alcohol with water. Best bet is to just chalk it up and either look for a repair service or consider shopping for a new one.
Seriously, who thought it was a good idea to have soda near a GPU? That's a horror story waiting to happen! Right now, it seems like the damage is done, so just prepare for the worst.
For real! It’s like a disaster waiting to happen. Definitely not the best idea.
So true, a lot of these electronics don’t play nice when they’re introduced to liquids, even when dried properly!