MacBook isn’t charging

I accidentally spilled water over my MacBook and now it isn’t charging it works however when it died it stopped charging. Any ideas how I can fix it??

Posted on Feb 15, 2019 10:44 AM

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Feb 16, 2019 6:15 PM in response to moe246

Getting a lithium battery wet can be a very dangerous thing.

They can swell, overheat, discharge gas, catch fire, or even explode.


When lithium gets wet it catches fire.

Here is some lithium from a battery dropped in water.


Unplug the computer immediately!

  • Some say leave the computer powered on to let the battery completely drain.

I suggest you leave it outside or in a fireproof space while it is discharging if you do that.

If the battery is removable: wear safety gloves and goggles, go outside or to a ventilated place

away from flammable items, and then very carefully remove the battery.

Put the computer, or the battery if you removed it, into a safe container (fire resistant) and

store it outside away from where it might do real damage to a house or car,

and get to a professional.


Here is some good information for any damaged battery - even if it isn't swollen

https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/What_to_do_with_a_swollen_battery

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