What do I do if I spilled coffee on my MacBook air?
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What do I do if I spilled coffee on my MacBook air?
How to Save Your Laptop After a Spill
- Switch the laptop off. Shut down the laptop.
- Remove excess liquid from the laptop. Blot up excess liquid with a soft lint-free cloth or paper towels.
- Turn the laptop over.
- Use compressed air to dry the laptop.
- Leave laptop to completely dry out.
- If you must replace your laptop keyboard.
Can a MacBook Air recover from water damage?
MacBook water damage is not easy to repair; even minor spills can present advanced issues requiring lots of tools and expertise. Repairing MacBook water damage is doable—however, if you are a novice, read this entire post to ensure you don’t get in over your head.
How do you dry out a MacBook Air?
- What should I do if I spilled water on my MacBook?
- Safely disconnect your MacBook from power.
- Move your MacBook to a dry space.
- Power off your MacBook immediately.
- Unplug accessories and disconnect the battery.
- Absorb as much liquid as possible.
- Let your MacBook air dry for at least 48 hours.
Are MacBook Airs waterproof?
Wait, Aren’t MacBooks Waterproof? Nope, not even water resistant! While the Apple Watch and iPhone are now very water-resistant, MacBooks aren’t. Even a small splash of water, coffee, tea, New Belgium Honey Orange Tripel Ale, champagne, Tercero Wines Mourvedre, kombucha, or any other liquid can cause a major problem.
Is a MacBook Air waterproof?
Unlike a new iPhone, Apple Watch, or even the AirPods Pro, your MacBook is not water resistant. And it certainly isn’t waterproof. If you spilled water or liquid on your MacBook, follow these instructions as closely as possible to stand the best chance at avoiding liquid damage.
How long should I let my laptop dry out?
– Let it air dry for at least 24 hours—the longer the better. You need to be sure that your computer is completely dry before turning it on again, as any moisture left inside could cause a short circuit and more damage.
