Hello- I purchased a 2011 13 Inch MacBook Air new and about two weeks ago spilled water on the keyboard. The computer immediately turned off. I freaked. I laid it upside down over a box fan with a towel for 3 days and didn't touch it. After that it would power on (only when connected to the power cord though) without issue. I don't have the money to have it repaired at Apple so I want to try to do it myself. Any idea if I need a battery replacement or the whole logic board?
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Water Damage- Battery Works while plugged in
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Difficult to say. The battery interface or other components could be corroded on the MLB, so even if a replacement battery does fix the issue, there could be a problem that surfaces a number of months down the line.
Do you have home insurance? This will be the best way to get it sorted.
1st post says the OP purchased the 2011 MBAir new. So unlikely that credit card will help after 3 or 4 years.
Liquid spills are bad news. Even without visible damage, problems might occur very quickly, or delayed for weeks or even months.
People often mention rice, which might work if the conditions are exactly right, but mostly just a myth.