Can substance/water get into the MacBook from the bottom crevices/openings?

nichtks wrote:

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/e13fc07c-2e3d-4317-a69f-1c4f657af420

I was trying to clean the scratches a little bit on the edge of my MacBook Pro (13” M1) and

accidentally placed a few droplets of two substances in the corner crevice/opening.

Can those droplets potentially get inside? I didn’t see the solutions seep in (vs. when I tried on the edge of a random closed metal container which seemed to suck the droplets in), but I could be wrong and there might be some of it that got in…

The solutions seem to be water-based from their ingredients list and as experiment, I tried to see how they would look if they dried. The first one seemed fine but the second one looked like it leaves a powder-y residue behind. How bad should I worry? Any tips on what I can do?

You make it sound like it was hardly nothing— in that case I would not worry about it....

Liquid and electronics do not mix.

I would suggest you review—

How to clean your Apple products

Clean your Mac computer's screen or display - Apple Support

If you insist on fretting take it in—hard to speculate further from here.

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support

If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage.

AppleCare Products - Mac - Apple

Apple computers are not water resistant either. However, as long as the case is not dented or deformed then it is unlikely a few drops even made it inside.

If your laptop is not having problems, then it may be Ok. Regardless, there is nothing you can do about it now. Just continue using the laptop until it starts to have problems since any damage has already been done.

When cleaning equipment, it is always best to spray the cloth with any cleaners making sure the cloth is not dripping wet. A damp cloth is much less likely to cause liquid damage to equipment, but you still need to be careful just to be safe.