I spilled a bit of water on the upper right side of my laptop (pro, 13in Retina early 2015) and now I cannot access WiFi. The icon reads “no hardware installed.” Bluetooth still works, and several hardware tests show no issue. I’ve opened the case to clean, the only water damage indicators that have changed colors are the few next to the airport board/wireless card, nothing past that or the fan.
When the water spilled it made a quick crackle noise, and I noticed at the base of one of the 3 wires connected to the airport board (where they all meet and curl into the outer corner) has a bit of damage possibly? It seems to be slightly deteriorated, it’s a bit rough but no inner wiring is exposed.
Given the circumstances, I cannot take it to an Apple store. I’m a college student now taking all online classes, and there isn’t another computer in my house. I’ve never worked on computers, but my only option (physically and financially) is to work on it myself. I’m thinking it’s just the wireless card that needs replaced? But I’d like to be sure before going through with ordering a new one. If you have any advice please help lol
When the water spilled it made a quick crackle noise, and I noticed at the base of one of the 3 wires connected to the airport board (where they all meet and curl into the outer corner) has a bit of damage possibly? It seems to be slightly deteriorated, it’s a bit rough but no inner wiring is exposed.
Given the circumstances, I cannot take it to an Apple store. I’m a college student now taking all online classes, and there isn’t another computer in my house. I’ve never worked on computers, but my only option (physically and financially) is to work on it myself. I’m thinking it’s just the wireless card that needs replaced? But I’d like to be sure before going through with ordering a new one. If you have any advice please help lol
