Spilled water on MacBook Air, recover data?
I spilled water on my MacBook Air. Despite immediately turning it over the screen is now black. Is there any chance of recovering any of my files?
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I spilled water on my MacBook Air. Despite immediately turning it over the screen is now black. Is there any chance of recovering any of my files?
You will have to take it in for service. Make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. Also, see How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD).
"Your Apple-branded or Beats-branded hardware product (“Product”) is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”) when used in accordance with Apple`s user manuals (refer to www.apple.com/support/country). Under this warranty, you will be able to direct your claims to Apple even in situations where you purchased the Apple Product from a third party.” [Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Accessory - For Apple and Beats Branded Products Only.]
FYI: These are user-only forums. You are not speaking to Apple. if you need to speak with Apple Support, then contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service including international calling numbers.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
You will have to take it in for service. Make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. Also, see How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD).
"Your Apple-branded or Beats-branded hardware product (“Product”) is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”) when used in accordance with Apple`s user manuals (refer to www.apple.com/support/country). Under this warranty, you will be able to direct your claims to Apple even in situations where you purchased the Apple Product from a third party.” [Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Accessory - For Apple and Beats Branded Products Only.]
FYI: These are user-only forums. You are not speaking to Apple. if you need to speak with Apple Support, then contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service including international calling numbers.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Prior to the 2018 model the MacBook Air's drive was not soldered to the logic board so it can be removed and placed in an enclosure. If the moisture didn't get to the SSD flash card the data is recoverable. If it did, nope. This is why we old hands are serious about our backups.
I have an appointment this afternoon. Can anyone tell me if there is any hope at all? I don’t care about saving the whole computer. Just recovering what’s on it.
Thank you. It’s helpful to know that there is some hope.
I know better, I really do, but my last backup doesn’t include some of my latest work related files. Fingers crossed
Spilled water on MacBook Air, recover data?