So i spilled juice on my mac...

[Avichi]

Hi!

About 7 hours ago, i managed to spill apple juice on my mac by an accident. Even though it was not much, i freaked out and quickly turned it off, pulled the power adapter out and turned it upside-down.
Is there anything more I can do with it to minimize the damage?(If it even is damaged)
Since i`m only 13 years old i dont feel safe about taking it apart.

Sorry for my bad english.

 

[Comeagain?]

Do not plug it back in or turn it on. Until you know it's safe.

 

[Apple OC]

have someone older open it up to clean any juice away that you can ... and next time use a sippy cup when you have your juice

 

[Avichi]

Ok, Thanks!

 

[AppleFanatic10]

I would also suggest buying a keyboard protector. It'll help a lot if you're prone to spilling things.

 

[minifridge1138]

A popular trick is to put the mac book into a sealed plastic bag and fill it with uncooked rice.

The idea is that the rice will absorb moisture as it evaporates out of the computer.

I've not tried it myself, but several people say it works.

 

[Android300zx]

Just clean it with a moist paper towel. Turn it upside down and shake it gently to shake out any liquid that may have seeped in. I don't recommend the rice trick but if you do it make sure to put a piece of paper over your screen and tape it so you don't scratch the Mac with the rice.

 

[Avichi]

So i tried to turn it on today after i had followed some of your steps, the problem is that i have to type in my password. And when i do so, it says that its incorrect, wich I know its not. I'm pretty sure theres something wrong with the keyboard. Is there any way i can bypass the password or just see what i type? I have allready tried to boot from the Snow Leopard disc but it still asks me for my password.

 

[Dweez]

There's most likely sticky residue left from the spill. If you are comfortable with the task, disassemble / clean / reassemble? If not, then visit a computer repair shop.

 

[William.Mantle]

Give the laptop to a person who is mature and responsible enough to look after something of value with respect and dignity... you are obviously too young to be trusted

 

[Avichi]

There's most likely sticky residue left from the spill. If you are comfortable with the task, disassemble / clean / reassemble? If not, then visit a computer repair shop.

Thanks! I've found out that the problem is that the caps-lock button does not work, At least i think so because when i write something in single user mode it only writes in capital letters.

 

[Avichi]

Ok, the problem is actually with the shift-key, so it boots up in safemode and i can't connect to the internet. How do i fix this, Are there some guides? Its a 2010 model.