Possible to Water Damage a Laptop Like This?

[retinaprouser]

I use my retina pro on my stomach while shirtless at home sometimes. This causes a thin layer of sweat to build up on the bottom of the laptop's base. For others who do this and have experience with this do you think there is any chance that this sweat could enter the pro from the bottom and cause water damage? I know that sounds ridiculous but I just want to be careful.

 

[thebritishguy]

I use my retina pro on my stomach while shirtless at home sometimes. This causes a thin layer of sweat to build up on the bottom of the laptop's base. For others who do this and have experience with this do you think there is any chance that this sweat could enter the pro from the bottom and cause water damage? I know that sounds ridiculous but I just want to be careful.

I am not even going to ask what sites you are browsing half naked.

A simple solution below


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[Spicedham]

he's probably uncomfortable wearing a shirt. I suggest this easy solution.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Old-Spice...erspirant-Deodorant-Sticks-3-oz-2-pk/12442824

 

[theineffablebob]

Unlikely to cause water damage but it will stain the bottom of your laptop, probably yellow.

 

[pHeNom]

I am not even going to ask what sites you are browsing half naked.

lmao!

 

[sweetbrat]

How sweaty are you getting that you're worried about setting off the liquid sensor? Maybe you should get a laptop desk (or a shirt) to put between you and the computer. Or turn a fan on. Or something. The thought of a sweaty MBP is just kinda gross.

I know some people have had issues with their MBPs pitting in the area where their wrists rest...seems to be some sort of reaction with the metal and the oils from their skin. So you might want to keep an eye out for any pitting on the bottom where it's getting covered in sweat.

So, I'm not trying to be mean here or accuse here, but I'm honestly curious...is there any chance that you've spilled something on your MBP and are tying to find a plausible story to tell Apple about what happened so that they'll cover it under warranty? Because if that's the goal, this isn't the right story.

 

[Dragoro]

I could see it happening if hes playing games. They get pretty hot on the bottom when doing intensive applications.

 

[korbearus10]

Unless you're producing a pool of sweat, I doubt you'll damage your MacBook by having some sweat touch the bottom plate

 

[wethackrey]

I use my retina pro on my stomach while shirtless at home sometimes. This causes a thin layer of sweat to build up on the bottom of the laptop's base. For others who do this and have experience with this do you think there is any chance that this sweat could enter the pro from the bottom and cause water damage? I know that sounds ridiculous but I just want to be careful.

OK. I just want you to know that I'm going to be reeling from that visual for some time. Thanks for that.

"For others who do this..." Really? Not only are you doing something with your Mac that you'd rather do mostly naked, but whatever it is you're doing is causing you to sweat like a yak. Geez I did not need this right now. I just ate.

If I were you, I'd be very concerned. Assuming you can't find some help in curtailing this bizarre behavior, I think this solution might work for you. Just unroll it and climb in. Adding the girl to the scenario might help as well.

 

[aaronw1986]

I could see it happening if hes playing games. They get pretty hot on the bottom when doing intensive applications.

That would probably burn.

 

[joshtheburrito]

I use my retina pro on my stomach while shirtless at home sometimes. This causes a thin layer of sweat to build up on the bottom of the laptop's base. For others who do this and have experience with this do you think there is any chance that this sweat could enter the pro from the bottom and cause water damage? I know that sounds ridiculous but I just want to be careful.

And this is the reason i don't buy used laptops off Ebay

 

[noteple]

I use my retina pro on my stomach while shirtless at home sometimes. This causes a thin layer of sweat to build up on the bottom of the laptop's base. For others who do this and have experience with this do you think there is any chance that this sweat could enter the pro from the bottom and cause water damage? I know that sounds ridiculous but I just want to be careful.

Practice safe computing. A light weight cloth across the bottom wouldn't hurt.
Maybe a whole new market for laptop diapers.

 

[chrisvee]

Unless you're producing a pool of sweat, I doubt you'll damage your MacBook by having some sweat touch the bottom plate

This.

Or, put a paper towel under your MacBook while you use it on your chest.

 

[igiboi]

i lol'd so hard with his problem

 

[jcpb]

I use my retina pro on my stomach while shirtless at home sometimes. This causes a thin layer of sweat to build up on the bottom of the laptop's base. For others who do this and have experience with this do you think there is any chance that this sweat could enter the pro from the bottom and cause water damage? I know that sounds ridiculous but I just want to be careful.

Why?

As if being rendered sterile because too much heat was being absorbed by your private parts isn't enough grounds for worry...

 

[arashb]

If you're trying to cool off, I'm sure wearing your rMBP causes more heat than a shirt would.

 

[Interstella5555]

I can't believe you do this without heat becoming an issue, but a film of sweat isn't going to do anything. Also, the bottom and top of the MBP are relativity sealed shut compared to the rest of the computer, one of my friends spilled wine on my closed MBP and I just wiped it off making sure it wasn't getting into the seams and I was fine. Seriously though, doesn't that get hot having it on your chest???

 

[FastEddiebags]

Just get a speck case. Problem solved

 

[Adidas Addict]

I wonder how many of you would feel differently about this thread if the OP was a girl