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ArkiStan
10-06-2008, 03:25 PM
Keep those mugs far away from your laptops guys. My friend just completely toasted his Macbook Pro by spilling a small amount of coffee on it. He's been visiting all the apple stores and authorized repair centers in the city and has learned today that it is indeed FUBAR. Just a reminder guys.

:throw:
renovation
10-06-2008, 04:03 PM
holy smoke's :( that sucks
Markel
10-06-2008, 05:38 PM
holy smoke's :( that sucks
Yeah. What a waste of perfectly good coffee!

;)
johnnymk
10-06-2008, 05:44 PM
Yeah. What a waste of perfectly good coffee!

;)

:hihi:
cheapie
10-06-2008, 07:37 PM
i spilled a cup on my lappy once. i tore it apart and let it dry for a couple of days and it turned out fine. of course, it prolly didn't get into the parts affected on your friend's computer.
uncledaddy
10-07-2008, 12:34 AM
Yeah. What a waste of perfectly good coffee!

;)

:laugh:

I always imagine spilling coffee on the laptop since I tend to keep a "tanker" close by. I drink my coffee out of a travel mug, even at home. So spills are minimal, and I keep that cup away from my desk since the baby likes to climb up on the chair when I walk away.
Jeffbx
10-07-2008, 05:25 AM
The worst problem is if there was sugar in it... that'll crystalize & gum up the whole works.

I actually once spilled an entire Coke on my brand new Dell Precision M60. Popped the battery, ran it under water, let it dry for a few days & it was prefectly fine. Well, not PERFECTLY - I ended up replacing the KB because some of the keys were sticking.

Bottom line: If you're planning on spilling something on your laptop, buy a Dell, not an Apple!
nitro237
10-07-2008, 07:23 AM
Friends don't let friends buy MacBooks :hihi:
Key Keeper
10-07-2008, 10:04 AM
^^^^^^ hater! lol
ArkiStan
10-09-2008, 09:16 PM
UPDATE:

After talking to my friend he found out that the laptop is NOT dead after all. It turns on, boots up, seems to run, but the screen does not work. The laptop has integrated video so he's suspecting the actual motherboard has been affected. When he opened the case to salvage the HDD data, he saw that only a small drop of cofffee got through the rubber membrane under the keyboard and reached the motherboard. Overall, considering this and the minor symptoms, he can't help but think the problem may be quite minor and easily fixable.

However, the Apple Store is asking for a mandatory $1200 fee, even if you have the extended warranty, to replace the whole logic board (motherboard) in the case of any and all spill-related issues.

Tekserve (a local authorized apple superstore) says he needs to pay $250 for cleaning and diagnosis to further assess the problem. The Tekserve guy suggested it's not worth fixing and that he should just sell the parts on eBay. But once again, considering it's only a screen problem, my friend can't help but think the problem may be minor.

What would you do in this case? Yes, yes, "stay away from Apple," but seriously, what would you do?
uncledaddy
10-09-2008, 09:56 PM
Laptops Plus.

Where is your friend located?
ArkiStan
10-10-2008, 11:48 AM
Laptops Plus.

Where is your friend located?
NYC. Looks like these are in San Diego. My friend does come from SoCal so maybe he's going home soon. thanks for the tip!
uncledaddy
10-10-2008, 02:58 PM
You're welcome. :)
Jeffbx
10-15-2008, 05:11 AM
Could be the screen itself - has he tried plugging into an external monitor to see if it comes up?
ArkiStan
10-17-2008, 02:03 AM
Could be the screen itself - has he tried plugging into an external monitor to see if it comes up?

yeah. he says it doesn't work with an external monitor... :throw:
Daversinger
10-22-2008, 08:37 PM
Well, if anyone is interested in what to do if something like this happens to your cell phone or laptop, I've heard uncooked rice (http://www.wikihow.com/Save-a-Wet-Cell-Phone) or desiccant does the trick. Hmm, I'm not so sure that I'd want to dig rice out of my keyboard though. You would certainly have to take a lot of precaution to protect the keyboard. It is probably way too late for him, but I just wanted to share this tip with everyone.

here is what wikihow says:
"Use a substance with a high affinity for water to help draw out moisture. Leave the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. The rice would absorb any remaining moisture. If available, it is preferable to use desiccant instead. Desiccant will absorb moisture better than rice. It may be found under a brand name such as 'Damp Rid' or 'Dry Right'."
ArkiStan
10-22-2008, 10:01 PM
Well, if anyone is interested in what to do if something like this happens to your cell phone or laptop, I've heard uncooked rice (http://www.wikihow.com/Save-a-Wet-Cell-Phone) or desiccant does the trick. Hmm, I'm not so sure that I'd want to dig rice out of my keyboard though. You would certainly have to take a lot of precaution to protect the keyboard. It is probably way too late for him, but I just wanted to share this tip with everyone.

here is what wikihow says:
"Use a substance with a high affinity for water to help draw out moisture. Leave the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. The rice would absorb any remaining moisture. If available, it is preferable to use desiccant instead. Desiccant will absorb moisture better than rice. It may be found under a brand name such as 'Damp Rid' or 'Dry Right'."

good tip thanks. I'll remember it.