Not the first but not the last I'm positive...spilled coffee on MBA

clangec · Feb 19, 2013, 09:36 AM

but I spilled a cup of coffee (black) on the keyboard of my Air this morning. Did the whole dry it fast, shut it down, etc. It's upside down in the refrigerator right now. My question and I couldn't find anyone that tried it and maybe there is a reason that I'm not smart enough to know.

What would happen if I placed some paper towels across the keyboards and then put the Air inside a foodsaver bag and vac sealed it? Maybe wrap towels or rice around the outside. If its upside down the the largest air vents are around the keys wouldn't it pull all the coffee out of there.

Just wanted to know where my thinking might be off?

On the plus side, it was purchased with an Amex card within 90 days. So I'm off the apple tomorrow to get an est./not fixable for their paperwork. If I get out of this mess losing $178, I'll be happy!

BeeJee · Feb 19, 2013, 10:03 AM

I would opt for a replacement. Too much risk of things breaking down the road.

daonesteven · Feb 19, 2013, 10:13 AM

get the amex replacement

i spilled milk all over my keyboard and had my computer auto shut off 2 months after purchase. Got my $800 bill comped

clangec · Feb 19, 2013, 10:17 AM

So I just to make sure Apple says it's not repairable. If they give me the 'Not repairable' stamp tomorrow, I might give the Food Saver Vac a go and see what happens.

wolfpuppies3 · Feb 19, 2013, 12:19 PM

Get the free replacement and pay another $7 for a keyboard protector. I have them on all three of my Macs.

KPOM · Feb 19, 2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clangec

So I just to make sure Apple says it's not repairable. If they give me the 'Not repairable' stamp tomorrow, I might give the Food Saver Vac a go and see what happens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfpuppies3

Get the free replacement and pay another $7 for a keyboard protector. I have them on all three of my Macs.

Also consider a personal articles policy from your homeowner's/renter's insurer. I have one and it covers accidental damage, theft, loss, and mechanical failure. Mine is $60/year but that's high because it's New York. It is lower in other states.

Chris.L · Feb 20, 2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clangec

but I spilled a cup of coffee (black) on the keyboard of my Air this morning. Did the whole dry it fast, shut it down, etc. It's upside down in the refrigerator right now. My question and I couldn't find anyone that tried it and maybe there is a reason that I'm not smart enough to know.

What would happen if I placed some paper towels across the keyboards and then put the Air inside a foodsaver bag and vac sealed it? Maybe wrap towels or rice around the outside. If its upside down the the largest air vents are around the keys wouldn't it pull all the coffee out of there.

Just wanted to know where my thinking might be off?

On the plus side, it was purchased with an Amex card within 90 days. So I'm off the apple tomorrow to get an est./not fixable for their paperwork. If I get out of this mess losing $178, I'll be happy!

Why is it in the fridge?

Pharmscott · Feb 20, 2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.L

Why is it in the fridge?

Best avatar I've seen.

Feb 19, 2013, 09:36 AM	#1
clangec macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	Not the first but not the last I'm positive...spilled coffee on MBA but I spilled a cup of coffee (black) on the keyboard of my Air this morning. Did the whole dry it fast, shut it down, etc. It's upside down in the refrigerator right now. My question and I couldn't find anyone that tried it and maybe there is a reason that I'm not smart enough to know. What would happen if I placed some paper towels across the keyboards and then put the Air inside a foodsaver bag and vac sealed it? Maybe wrap towels or rice around the outside. If its upside down the the largest air vents are around the keys wouldn't it pull all the coffee out of there. Just wanted to know where my thinking might be off? On the plus side, it was purchased with an Amex card within 90 days. So I'm off the apple tomorrow to get an est./not fixable for their paperwork. If I get out of this mess losing $178, I'll be happy!
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Feb 19, 2013, 10:13 AM	#3
daonesteven macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD	get the amex replacement i spilled milk all over my keyboard and had my computer auto shut off 2 months after purchase. Got my $800 bill comped __________________ 2011 11" MBA, 1.6 i5, 4GB, 128GB iPhone 4 16GB White
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Feb 19, 2013, 12:19 PM	#5
wolfpuppies3 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia, USA	Get the free replacement and pay another $7 for a keyboard protector. I have them on all three of my Macs. __________________ 2012 MBA 13, 2 Ghz i7, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD; 2011 MBA 11, 1.8 Ghz i7, 4 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD; 2010 MB Pro 15, 2.66 Ghz i7, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD; two iPad 3s and a mini, two iPhones and a bunch of iPods
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Feb 19, 2013, 10:03 AM	#2
BeeJee macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2011	I would opt for a replacement. Too much risk of things breaking down the road.
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Feb 19, 2013, 10:17 AM	#4
clangec Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	So I just to make sure Apple says it's not repairable. If they give me the 'Not repairable' stamp tomorrow, I might give the Food Saver Vac a go and see what happens.
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