MacBook fell in water!

Was it completely submerged? I suspect you tried to turn it on too soon, while the innards were still wet. It would have been better had you waited a few more days to let the dry Egyptian air extract more of the moisture. Be prepared to hear that it may not recover. That seems to be a common outcome even when people spill something on the keyboard and the display and other components stay dry.

You homeowners' insurance may be the best option if it covers your computers. I would notify them of the accident right away in case the verdict is that your computer is dead.

I wish I had better news.

Hi k,

if this were my MBP, and I had checked homeowners insurance as Allan suggested, but it wouldn't cover it, I would remove the battery, unplug the power adapter, fill a bucket with distilled water and slosh the MBP around in it in every direction, upside down, etc.

After that, I would stand it on each side, and keep changing it, until water stopped draining out. After that I would let it dry for at least 3-4 days, rotating the side it was standing on each day. And, as Allan said, I wouldn't be too hopeful.

Agreed, 3 hours of "air dry" is not going to be adequate for a machine that was submerged for 5+ minutes. At best, you're just trying to delay condensation from corroding away at the PCBs on the machine.

I don't really think this incident will be covered under any sort of insurance,

In the US, homeowners or rental insurance covers accidental damage.

Immediately disconnect all peripherals, power cord & remove the battery. Turn the computer over with the lid partly open and the hinge facing upward to let the liquid drain. Do not flop it over and lay it flat - you want to separate it from the moisture. Place paper or cloth towels under the machine to sop up the mess.
After the computer disgorges whatever you spilled on it, don't turn it on for 72 hours or longer. You want to computer to dry out completely before turning it on again.
Some users here swear by hairdryers. Blow drying the innards may bake whatever was in the liquid onto delicate computer components. Better to let the computer air dry.

Use plain tepid water to clean out the computer. If you spilled iced beverage more than likely this ice fried the hot motherboard.
Sugary, acidic or milky drinks will almost always cause problems later on as the residue starts slowly corroding the computer innards.
Swab down any sticky parts with distilled water or denatured alcohol.

If none of the above works, you will need to take the computer to a repair shop. Apple Care does not cover liquid or food damage.

I hate to say this, but I think you are going to need to go here and get a paddle. That may cost more to repair than it's worth--especially if water got in that optical and hard drive. 😟

Dave M.
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Well, it may be too late for this, but any time any electronic device falls in water, use a mild solvent bath after; Bestine works well, but a light thinner or even alcohol will work, it draws the water out faster and evaporates the water.. if the solvent is too strong, it'll melt stuff, so stay away from MEK or acetone..