Macbook Air 11" 1st gen A1370 Water Spill Power Without keyboard

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I've got a Macbook Air 11" late 2010, model A1370.
The owner spilled water all over the keyboard, after that went to the kitchen looking for paper towel (macbook on and at the table). Cleaned the water and closed the macbook.

After that woke from sleep but keyboard / touchpad were sloppy. He manage to turn it off and use a bathroom dryer.

After that 1 week on rice and two weeks on dehumifcator. Magsafe lights works ok but don't turn on.

6 month ago I toke it half apart (waiting for the pentalobe screwdriver).

When I have spare time I'll try to remove keyboard and clean it.

There's a way to power on the MBA without the keyboard?

I'm not sure what pins to bridge.

Thanks.

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Would be great if someone knows what pins I have to short to boot without keyboard.

[billanddave]

Hi,

I just ran into this same problem in our shop with a clients 11" Macbook Air.

I removed the logic board and underneath the keyboard connector (On the underside of the board) I noticed 2 solder points with the word PWRBTN printed in the board besid them,

After I clean this board I am going to try jumping those pins and I will post the result.

-Dave

[billanddave]

Just an update,

YES these pins that i spoke of above are the power jumper,

The points on exactly the other side of these 2 solder points work as well to jump the computer on without the keyboard/power button.

-Dave

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Originally Posted by billanddave

Just an update,

YES these pins that i spoke of above are the power jumper,

The points on exactly the other side of these 2 solder points work as well to jump the computer on without the keyboard/power button.

-Dave
http://billanddave.ca

Thanks I'll try, did your client's macbook booted?

[billanddave]

Yes, It booted up right into the OS.

You can jump it with the same two contacts on the upper side of the board.

I took your pic and circled the contacts.

You will need to make sure that the board is 100% cleaned of all corrosion and shorts before you attempt to turn it on. Also unplug any other hardware that is plugged into it like the battery, and keyboard. I even removed the SSD and wireless before I tried it the first time. We plugged it into power from the adapter then turned it on. The reason we unplugged the battery is that in many cases water damage can cause the battery not to function properly and it needs replacing, sometimes, not letting the computer power on with it connected. There was also still water on the battery when they got it to us.

I think in this case the battery may be okay, The client was not trying to turn it on like most people would. We are drying it out in a warm area while waiting for the keyboard.

Be VERY Careful


I made sure the SSD was clean and re-isntalled it and jumped the computer again and it booted up into the OS.

I have now ordered a keyboard and by the end of the week our client will have their computer back up and running without having to spend thousands on a new machine!



-Dave

[dtjay7]

Thank you so much, I came across this thread several days ago and wanted the same information but saw there had not been a response. It is very helpful that you posted that information.

Originally Posted by billanddave

Yes, It booted up right into the OS.

You can jump it with the same two contacts on the upper side of the board.

I took your pic and circled the contacts.

You will need to make sure that the board is 100% cleaned of all corrosion and shorts before you attempt to turn it on. Also unplug any other hardware that is plugged into it like the battery, and keyboard. I even removed the SSD and wireless before I tried it the first time. We plugged it into power from the adapter then turned it on. The reason we unplugged the battery is that in many cases water damage can cause the battery not to function properly and it needs replacing, sometimes, not letting the computer power on with it connected. There was also still water on the battery when they got it to us.

I think in this case the battery may be okay, The client was not trying to turn it on like most people would. We are drying it out in a warm area while waiting for the keyboard.

Be VERY Careful


I made sure the SSD was clean and re-isntalled it and jumped the computer again and it booted up into the OS.

I have now ordered a keyboard and by the end of the week our client will have their computer back up and running without having to spend thousands on a new machine!

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-Dave

[billanddave]

Originally Posted by -tool-

I've got a Macbook Air 11" late 2010, model A1370.
The owner spilled water all over the keyboard, after that went to the kitchen looking for paper towel (macbook on and at the table). Cleaned the water and closed the macbook.

After that woke from sleep but keyboard / touchpad were sloppy. He manage to turn it off and use a bathroom dryer.

After that 1 week on rice and two weeks on dehumifcator. Magsafe lights works ok but don't turn on.

6 month ago I toke it half apart (waiting for the pentalobe screwdriver).

When I have spare time I'll try to remove keyboard and clean it.

There's a way to power on the MBA without the keyboard?

I'm not sure what pins to bridge.

Thanks.

Did you get your problem sorted out?

-Dave