Don't Panic, Here's How To Overcome A MacBook Affected By Water

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YOGYAKARTA When a MacBook or other Apple laptop is exposed to water, it could be a disaster. Water can damage the components on the laptop, making it not functioning optimally or even completely damaged. So, can the water-affected MacBook be repaired? How to deal with the MacBook being exposed to water?

The answer can be yes, or not. It depends on how severe the damage caused by water is. Even so, there are several steps that can be taken to improve the Macbook affected by water, but it all depends on the type of damage and how severe it is.

How To Overcome A MacBook Affected By Water

Summarized from various sources, here are some ways to deal with the MacBook that is exposed to water:

1. Turn off the device as soon as possible

If your MacBook is hit by water, the first thing you have to do is turn off the device as quickly as possible.

This step can prevent further damage to your laptop. After turning off the power, don't try to turn it back on until you're sure all the components in the MacBook are really dry.

2. Release Magsafe or Charger

In addition to turning off the device, you also need to release the charger. This step is to prevent electric currents from entering the device when their position is exposed to water.

If the charger is not removed, the water splash on the MacBook could cause a short circuit in the battery component, the charger plug port, or other components that release large power transfers.

Apart from chargers, remove other cable connections such as USB cables and so on. Try to clean the MacBook without any connection.

3. Release the battery from the device

After turning off the MacBook and removing the charger, remove the battery from the device as soon as possible. This can help prevent damage to the battery and also prevent your MacBook from turning on itself.

4. Dry the device with a tissue or microfiber cloth

The next step is to dry the MacBook with a microfiber cloth or tissue to wipe the humidity on the surface of the laptop.

Clean the part exposed to water by tapping not by smoking the surface. This is to prevent water from flowing and entering the components next to it.

In addition, do not shake the laptop, because it can provide opportunities for water to flow to other surfaces.

After the surface drys, put the MacBook in a reversed position and leave it dry for a few hours. Make sure that your device is completely dry before trying to turn it on.

5. Bring the MacBook to the service center

If your MacBook doesn't work after trying the steps above, you need to take it to Apple's official service center. They have trained technicians to repair damage due to water exposure. However, keep in mind that repairing water-affected MacBooks may cost a lot of money.