Accidental minimal water damage

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Accidental minimal water damage

I accidentally spilled a bit of water onto my MacBook Pro. If anything, majority went underneath laptop (onto my desk) and a bit on the trackpad and beside it. I dried it to the best of my ability, turned it off and will flip it upside down for 48 hours. If it turns on in 48 hours, should I still bring it into Apple to get looked at? I worry down the road it may cause issues, but I am also a poor college student that truly cannot afford any additional services I may need.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Posted on Sep 21, 2019 6:20 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 21, 2019 6:22 PM in response to MacBookprouser19

There is no such thing as "minimal water damage". Water damage can manifest over time. Take your computer to an authorized service center for evaluation.

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Answer 2

HWTech

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Sep 21, 2019 6:47 PM in response to MacBookprouser19

The damage is already done no matter what. The laptop may power on and work once the water evaporates, but this doesn't mean the laptop is safe. Eventually corrosion will most likely set in on the electronics and cause the laptop to fail. Sooner or later the laptop will most likely need service.

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Answer 3

Sep 21, 2019 6:27 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

I apologize. Minimal was a poor way to describe the amount of water that spilled onto my laptop. I appreciate your feedback, thank you :)

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Answer 4

Sep 21, 2019 7:25 PM in response to HWTech

Thank you for your advice. I have already contacted an Apple service provider and am bringing it in tomorrow to get looked at. Thanks again!

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