Save Your Laptop After Water Damage with Rice

Accidental water spillage on laptops can be one of the most demoralizing experiences; a week’s worth of work can be decimated in a matter of seconds. Fortunately, following these series of steps can help minimise the chances of losing valuable data or computer functions from water damage. Disclaimer: These steps are intended to save laptops from WATER damage, not COFFEE, MILK, or JUICE . Sugary liquids often leave behind solid residue, which complicates the situation. If this is the case, you should still follow these steps to DRY the laptop. However, you should also <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">seek professional assistance.

Steps

  1. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Turn off your laptop immediately by holding the power button.
  2. If your computer is connected to an AC adapter, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">make sure the surrounding area is dry. Subsequently, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
  3. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Pull out the battery.
  4. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Tilt the laptop at an angle to discourage liquid from reaching deeper parts in the laptop. (For most spills this may mean to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">flip the laptop upside down, but use your own judgment).
  5. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Dry the computer with paper towels in all reachable wet areas.
  6. Two methods can be used to dry the computer’s internal parts.
    • One method is to i<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">mmerse the computer in dry, uncooked rice in a sealed container or plastic bag.
    • Another method is to<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">place the computer in a dry location. The moisture should leave the computer naturally.
  7. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Wait at least 48 hours. This time duration may seem excessive, but waiting for the allotted time can ensure that all of the water inside the computer has left.
  8. Carefully <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">reconnect the power cord to the laptop without the battery.
  9. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Test to see if your computer turns on and is operational.
  10. If your computer is operational, immediately <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">back up all important files. In some occasions, the computer will only function for a few hours before permanent failure.
  11. If your computer is still not functioning, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">seek professional assistance ' ' ' ' ' ' .

Things You'll Need

  • <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Paper towels are a must, regardless of the severity of the spill.
  • <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Dry, uncooked rice. Preferably from an <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">unopened 25 lb bag . (optional)'
  • Sealed container or plastic bag to place laptop inside. A<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">{{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} Rubbermaid bin container should work. (optional)

Sources and Citations

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