Monster drink leaked in bag onto MBA

Stop drinking Monster - it's bad for your teeth!

robvas said:

Stop drinking Monster - it's bad for your teeth!

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It might make the MBA run faster!

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ttveldman said:

When I was driving to work, and parked my car, i've noticed a can of monster energy leaked and some got onto my MBA.
First i I thought it was okay because nothing got insided and everything was working well. But after 10 minutes on the right side of the screen about 15% of the total screen was covered in grey and stripes. After that point i shutted it down and made it a bit dry again and reversed it, into a '' A'' position. What can I do, except by not turning it on for 1/2 days.

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I am afraid even if it dried out there is still residue from the drink that will be stuck on the innards.

If you are under warranty try talking to Apple nicely and see if they will replace the screen... or if your credit card has any accidental insurance for purchases.

You might have to actually open the internals and clean the logic board etc with a screen replacement. If you can do it by looking at iFixit great. Else have some qualified technician do it for you.

ttveldman said:

When I was driving to work, and parked my car, i've noticed a can of monster energy leaked and some got onto my MBA.
First i I thought it was okay because nothing got insided and everything was working well. But after 10 minutes on the right side of the screen about 15% of the total screen was covered in grey and stripes. After that point i shutted it down and made it a bit dry again and reversed it, into a '' A'' position. What can I do, except by not turning it on for 1/2 days.

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You're pretty much going to have to get a new one. Monster, red bull, and other drinks like that over time destroy the innards. You will have some operability for a while, but you won't get it cleaned up enough to save it. The reason I say this is because the main reason for computer repair/trashing on my campus is due to drinks like those being spilled on them.

I hope your case is different and I wish you luck, but I honestly think you will have to replace the computer.

Based on your description, it's a goner. If you bought it with a CC or have homeowners insurance one of those may cover accidental damage.
Hope you had it backed up.

I have no experience with this, but (since it seems you don't have much to lose), you could dissect the computer part by part (ifixit style) and soak/scrub (gently, with your finger) everything down with mineral oil, and then reassemble it. If nothing else, it would be fun to take apart.

Thats a tough situation. I can't think of many things WORSE than a sugary, acidic, sticky Monster drink to destroy an Air.

ttveldman said:

When I was driving to work, and parked my car, i've noticed a can of monster energy leaked and some got onto my MBA.
First i I thought it was okay because nothing got insided and everything was working well. But after 10 minutes on the right side of the screen about 15% of the total screen was covered in grey and stripes. After that point i shutted it down and made it a bit dry again and reversed it, into a '' A'' position. What can I do, except by not turning it on for 1/2 days.

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Eek, I'm sorry to hear that. Really is sad. Did you have a drink inside your computer bag? If so, that is a big no-no.

Sugar is the most horrible thing you can get into a computer, especially into the keyboard.

I once spilled beer onto my MBA, the keyboard became really sticky (beer has sugar??!?). Luckily I was within 14 days of the return period so I returned it. The sales rep did not smell the strong odor of alcohol.

blueroom said:

Based on your description, it's a goner. If you bought it with a CC or have homeowners insurance one of those may cover accidental damage.
Hope you had it backed up.

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Although if it can run, despite the screen mess, he can still back it up, which should be priority one. Then worry about seeing if it can be fixed.

Xgm541 said:

I once spilled beer onto my MBA, the keyboard became really sticky (beer has sugar??!?).

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Yes sugar is used in the process of making beer.


http://myyearwithout.blogspot.com/2009/02/is-there-sugar-in-my-beer.html

Le Big Mac said:

Although if it can run, despite the screen mess, he can still back it up, which should be priority one. Then worry about seeing if it can be fixed.

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I agree with that. download CCC and then send the OS to an external would be my advice.

53x12 said:

Yes sugar is used in the process of making beer.


http://myyearwithout.blogspot.com/2009/02/is-there-sugar-in-my-beer.html

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Yep, googled that one already.

That stuff is not only bad for your health, it's death for your computer. A pretty clear "keep away" message.

I wish all computers would sing "Daisy" when they're liquid damaged. Just like HAL 9000.

Xgm541 said:

Sugar is the most horrible thing you can get into a computer, especially into the keyboard.

I once spilled beer onto my MBA, the keyboard became really sticky (beer has sugar??!?). Luckily I was within 14 days of the return period so I returned it. The sales rep did not smell the strong odor of alcohol.

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Nice way to saddle someone else with your mistake. Classy.

TheRealDamager said:

Nice way to saddle someone else with your mistake. Classy.

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They don't track returns like that. There is little way to tell who took it or where and when the damage happened.

If they did track it like that, they would've charged the credit card I used to pay for it. The machine gets inspected and sold as refurbished, or thrown away like in this case.

Xgm541 said:

They don't track returns like that. There is little way to tell who took it or where and when the damage happened.

If they did track it like that, they would've charged the credit card I used to pay for it. The machine gets inspected and sold as refurbished, or thrown away like in this case.

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You really don't get it? Even if Apple just threw it away, YOU ruined it. Why is it OK to have Apple carry the cost for your mistake?

TheRealDamager said:

Why is it OK to have Apple carry the cost for your mistake?

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Well, I doubt Apple will miss the money.

53x12 said:

Well, I doubt Apple will miss the money.

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Doesn't make it right.

blueroom said:

Doesn't make it right.

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Sorry to break it to you but I did not ask for your ethical opinion nor do I care for it.

TheRealDamager said:

You really don't get it? Even if Apple just threw it away, YOU ruined it. Why is it OK to have Apple carry the cost for your mistake?

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Do you really expect someone that is obviously happy about getting away with what is essentially theft to suddenly reconsider their position? Even if they did start to question their actions, there's no way that they're going to call up Apple and say, "oh and by the way, that computer I brought back...yeah I spilled beer on it and thought it would be ok to just not tell anyone about it. Why? Well, I figured Apple had enough money already and I felt entitled to a replacement."

I returned the macbook, its not my fault they took it back.

Its the salesrep's fault. And the fact that he was working there is his manager's fault. The fact that the manager was working there that lead him to hire the guy who accepted my macbook is the fault of someone in corporate. In the end it's apple's fault for being irresponsible enough to hire people who check what customers return.

If we want to play the blame game and all.

Xgm541 said:

I returned the macbook, its not my fault they took it back.

Its the salesrep's fault. And the fact that he was working there is his manager's fault. The fact that the manager was working there that lead him to hire the guy who accepted my macbook is the fault of someone in corporate. In the end it's apple's fault for being irresponsible enough to hire people who check what customers return.

If we want to play the blame game and all.

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But once they find out, you will have ruined the return policy for everyone, including you.

krravi said:

But once they find out, you will have ruined the return policy for everyone, including you.

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Doubt it. None of the liquid got on the display. Those go for like $500, still more than it costs apple to produce that macbook.