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Spilled coke on Macbook Pro 13 Inch 2 hours ago, in HUGE trouble. VERY VERY URGENT!!!
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I'm very sorry about your loss. 
I hope for the best but it may be gone for good,also,I have heard something about putting laptop's that have liquid spills in rice? Because it evaporates the liquid.
I hope it all works out, and Apples warranty is very lame,my MB was dropped about a month after it was new and that voided the warranty,though it has still worked with all the original parts for the last 6 months.
I hope for the best but it may be gone for good,also,I have heard something about putting laptop's that have liquid spills in rice? Because it evaporates the liquid.
I hope it all works out, and Apples warranty is very lame,my MB was dropped about a month after it was new and that voided the warranty,though it has still worked with all the original parts for the last 6 months.
OP keep the hope and be patient do not try to turn it on before the 72 hours..
and for all those who are being rude just because she is 13 and because her dad bought her a 1300 laptop..... I've seen more incidents where adults spill stuff on their computers and do other stupid things while drunk and sober... so being young does not equate to being irresponsible with your stuff. In fact the OP sounds very responsible for a 13 year old. She just made a simple mistake that anyone 13 to 100 years old can easily make.
and for all those who are being rude just because she is 13 and because her dad bought her a 1300 laptop..... I've seen more incidents where adults spill stuff on their computers and do other stupid things while drunk and sober... so being young does not equate to being irresponsible with your stuff. In fact the OP sounds very responsible for a 13 year old. She just made a simple mistake that anyone 13 to 100 years old can easily make.
Just let it dry, there is quite a chance it will just work after you've done that (as I gather it wasn't that much). Most of the water will just vaporise and with a bit of luck nothing will be short circuited by the residue.
What really damages your computer are conducting materials (like crystals - sugar/salt). If you try to clean it it is very important to do this with a substance that is non conducting. Pure alcohol or de-mineralized water will do.
Good luck, and thanks for the mature reaction and analysis of the problem. With problems you don't know anything about it is always very handy for people trying to help you. Ignore all the people talking about '13-year olds who shouldn't own laptops', as said many times before - they are morons. You do sound like a 'clever girl'.
Oh, and to everyone referring to HER as he/him/boy - please correct that, it really looks like you're not reading ONE WORD of this whole thread.
What really damages your computer are conducting materials (like crystals - sugar/salt). If you try to clean it it is very important to do this with a substance that is non conducting. Pure alcohol or de-mineralized water will do.
Good luck, and thanks for the mature reaction and analysis of the problem. With problems you don't know anything about it is always very handy for people trying to help you. Ignore all the people talking about '13-year olds who shouldn't own laptops', as said many times before - they are morons. You do sound like a 'clever girl'.
Oh, and to everyone referring to HER as he/him/boy - please correct that, it really looks like you're not reading ONE WORD of this whole thread.
You might ask your dad to check with the company that he has his homeowner's insurance policy with. Some of them automatically cover loss or damage of personal property like laptops.
Others require that you get a special rider for the laptop, in which case, you're out of luck since you can't legally insure something against an event that's already happened. But still it's worth checking to see if maybe your MacBook Pro was covered against damage by default as part of his policy.
At worst case, you might get a better repair price using third party repair service like iResQ.
Best of luck, and I'm sorry to hear about what happened.
Others require that you get a special rider for the laptop, in which case, you're out of luck since you can't legally insure something against an event that's already happened. But still it's worth checking to see if maybe your MacBook Pro was covered against damage by default as part of his policy.
At worst case, you might get a better repair price using third party repair service like iResQ.
Best of luck, and I'm sorry to hear about what happened.
I guess ionized water would be okay, but for cleaning stuff like this, I always use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and cotton swabs. The alcohol will evaporate much quicker and won't ruin electronics the way that water can.
As a glimmer of hope, my sister spilled a ton of Apple juice on her computer several years ago. A good bit got inside. It took me a few hours and a ton of cotton swabs to completely clean the machine, as I had to disassemble the entire thing. But it worked, and it's still working to this day.
As a glimmer of hope, my sister spilled a ton of Apple juice on her computer several years ago. A good bit got inside. It took me a few hours and a ton of cotton swabs to completely clean the machine, as I had to disassemble the entire thing. But it worked, and it's still working to this day.
If this happened to me, and I knew it wouldn't be covered by warranty regardless, I would set aside an entire day, take the MBP apart completely, and clean every single part of it with rubbing alcohol.
I did the same, spilled Apple juice through my MacBook Air's keyboard. I turned it off and left it to drain for 24 hours, and other than the fact some keys seem to stick a little bit (only in certain temperatures though for some reason), it luckily managed to survive the experience.
There are keyboard covers available which might be a good idea to look into.
Makes sense. Apple Juice is like contact cleaner but only for Apple computers
This was an HP.
That sucks. But really? What does a 13 year old need a MacBook Pro for? I'm really just curious, not trying to be degrading or anything.
I just bought my first MacBook Pro and I'm a 19 year old college student and I still think I didn't need a Pro, but I fell in love with the 15" MBP so I bought it.
I just bought my first MacBook Pro and I'm a 19 year old college student and I still think I didn't need a Pro, but I fell in love with the 15" MBP so I bought it.
The 13 in mbp is at a pretty nice price/performance point... I don't see why everyone is questioning the purpose of having a mbp vs a mb. What is a 13 year old going to be doing that is any less demanding than you?
Anyway. In the future, you may consider purchasing a keyboard cover (silicone based) that can mitigate a lot of potential liquid entry via the keyboard. Someone else suggested a stand and an external keyboard & mouse... this is a great idea as well.
Hopefully you didn't also purchase the applecare... it would be awfully difficult to get anything out of it at this point, unless the techs really aren't paying attention.
Anyway. In the future, you may consider purchasing a keyboard cover (silicone based) that can mitigate a lot of potential liquid entry via the keyboard. Someone else suggested a stand and an external keyboard & mouse... this is a great idea as well.
Hopefully you didn't also purchase the applecare... it would be awfully difficult to get anything out of it at this point, unless the techs really aren't paying attention.
To the original poster...
Thanks for not going "OMG, I SPILLED COKE ON MY MACBOOK!! HELP ME!!11" like most people your age would
Your post and subsequent responses were coherent and made it easier for us to make suggestions.
Rant
And to all of you that say a 13 year old doesn't need a MBP; you are right. But she HAS one, and that was her parents' decision. Respect that.
/Rant
Anyway, one of my friend's sisters had beer spilled directly on her new MacBook at a party. She went to her local Apple store, shed a few tears, and got her logic board replaced free of charge. Its worth a shot...
Keep us posted (I am a 15 year old myself, so I know how you must feel...)
Thanks for not going "OMG, I SPILLED COKE ON MY MACBOOK!! HELP ME!!11" like most people your age would
Your post and subsequent responses were coherent and made it easier for us to make suggestions.
Rant
And to all of you that say a 13 year old doesn't need a MBP; you are right. But she HAS one, and that was her parents' decision. Respect that.
/Rant
Anyway, one of my friend's sisters had beer spilled directly on her new MacBook at a party. She went to her local Apple store, shed a few tears, and got her logic board replaced free of charge. Its worth a shot...
Keep us posted (I am a 15 year old myself, so I know how you must feel...)
You know, I'm kinda tired of these types of posts. It's immaterial to the situation at hand, seeing as I've had to both console and gently scold 20, 30, and even a couple 50-year-olds for spilling water, cola, and coffee on they keyboards and laptops. And some of them didn't learn their lesson, either.
Aside from that, questioning whether a person is too young for a certain type of computer is almost like saying a musical prodigy is "too young" for a musical instrument. It could very well be that her parents considered a macbook or a netbook, but felt that it wouldn't last very long and she'd "grow out of it."
If her parents wanted her to have a macbook pro, then that's their choice. A mistake as made, and now she's calmly looking for options.
As a side note, American Express is not the only credit card to offer a purchase-protection type of plan. Check the terms of your credit card for any additional options; most that offer coverage are good during the first 30-90 days, which you would be well within.
Well, hope you now know not to drink anywhere around your MacBook Pro .
Good job putting it upside down. Thumbs down for your dad turning it on - bad for the machine.
I spilled iced tea onto my MBP's right side five months ago. I picked it up right away and put it upside down after a forced shutdown. After letting it dry for a few days like that, it worked. CD drive didn't work for a while, and my right side keyboard keys were sticky until recently.
Many above have said what I had in mind already pertaining to advice. Sorry this had to happen; I hope your computer turns out OK. Good luck!
.Good job putting it upside down. Thumbs down for your dad turning it on
- bad for the machine.I spilled iced tea onto my MBP's right side five months ago. I picked it up right away and put it upside down after a forced shutdown. After letting it dry for a few days like that, it worked. CD drive didn't work for a while, and my right side keyboard keys were sticky until recently.
Many above have said what I had in mind already pertaining to advice. Sorry this had to happen; I hope your computer turns out OK. Good luck!
I wasn't saying this spill happened because she's 13. I know plenty of older people who spill stuff on their electronics, drop them in water, etc. I was just curious how a 13 year old uses a MBP. That was really it. Maybe she has a hobby that relates to needing a more powerful computer, maybe she's part of a family that runs a business from home and she was going to be helping and needed a good computer.
It was really just a question.
I know at 13 I wouldn't have been able to keep a $1200 laptop nice, but I also know my parents would never give me a laptop at 13, let alone a $1200 one. Not because I'm irresponsible, just because no 13 year old probably NEEDS a $1200 computer.
Shoot, being 19 and buying a MBP for school, they still didn't buy me one.
I got my 13 year old son a MacBook for Xmas. He deserved it, pulls A's and B's in 8th grade. Next year he is in high school, and he currently writes at least 4 papers a month. He also takes Chineese and needs to type in pinion.
He used the family iMac and my MBA but I felt it was time.
Regardless, the work done today in school for this age is a lot more than I had back in those days.
Be that as it may, 13 has no bearing in this thread; as clearly shown by the gracefulness of the OP.
Spilled coke.
Whatever you decide to do, you must decide it quickly. Coke is highly corrosive and will damage the logic board. I would think that your warranty is already void and the least of your worries. If I were in your situation, I would take it apart and would use anticorrosive solutions or sprays with are safe to use on PCBs and are sold in computer stores. The solutions are usually alcohol based and help dry up any water that may be there. Then the uncooked rice advice that was mentioned before is good to remove any moisture left. Of course someone extremely skilled would have to undergo such a procedure. There is much involved and there are sensitive ESD procedures that must be practiced. I have already taken apart my MBP several times, so it I have the necessary experience. Whatever the case, time is an important factor. If the coke came in contact with the logic board, chances are that damage is progressing as you're reading this.
Whatever you decide to do, you must decide it quickly. Coke is highly corrosive and will damage the logic board. I would think that your warranty is already void and the least of your worries. If I were in your situation, I would take it apart and would use anticorrosive solutions or sprays with are safe to use on PCBs and are sold in computer stores. The solutions are usually alcohol based and help dry up any water that may be there. Then the uncooked rice advice that was mentioned before is good to remove any moisture left. Of course someone extremely skilled would have to undergo such a procedure. There is much involved and there are sensitive ESD procedures that must be practiced. I have already taken apart my MBP several times, so it I have the necessary experience. Whatever the case, time is an important factor. If the coke came in contact with the logic board, chances are that damage is progressing as you're reading this.
Yes, yes they do. It was a godsend for my father when my sister dropped her brand new MacBook when she started college
But as suggested earlier, go out and get a bunch of ready rice. The quick cooking stuff. Put the computer in a bag with the rice and let it sit for a few days.
My intoxicated boyfriend spilled a glass of Mountain Dew in my purse a couple months back and didn't tell me. Unfortunately, my MB was in my purse. It sat there all night and I didn't find it until I got to work the next day.
I'm currently using that very same MB to type this. One of the USB ports was the only casualty.
There is hope.
I'm currently using that very same MB to type this. One of the USB ports was the only casualty.
There is hope.
Agreed with all the posters pointing out that this sort of thing can happen to anyone, no matter what age. We all know we shouldn't do things like eat or drink around a computer but I bet it's very few of us who can say we've NEVER done it. Give the kid a break! I teach 7th grade and I can tell you just from what I've read that as far as 13 year olds go this girl sure sounds above average in terms of a sense of responsibility and ability to articulate herself.
In regard to "needing" a laptop, perhaps you are unaware of this but it's becoming increasingly common for students at this age to be issued laptops by their schools. In fact, every 7th grader in the state of Maine is given a laptop (MacBooks I believe). Laptops are becoming a fact of life in school and this is only going to become more common. I teach in a private school and our entire middle school population has MacBooks - believe it or not these kids are incredibly responsible with them on the whole. Sure things get broken here and there but in my opinion the kids treat them better than many of the adults do. How are kids supposed to learn maturity and responsibility if you just keep telling them they're too young to do anything?
Good luck!! Looking forward to hearing that this worked out positively for you-