Spilled liquid on closed M1 MacBook Pro

Apple-Authorized Service Providers are free to charge an "evaluation fee", to keep you from using up their precious technician time for uncompensated and possibly frivolous evaluations. That varies widely, but sometimes could run US$50.

Apple-Owned stores are dedicated to having you continue to be a happy customer, and charge nothing for an evaluation. But they are busy, so an appointement is required.

Olle_8 wrote:

Hi guys!

A friend spilled about 100ml liquid on my closed M1 MacBook Pro yesterday.

It landed below the apple logo and around on the table.

We quickly picked up the computer and tried it off. I could see small drops of liquid in the air vents below the screen.

I took a small cotton swab and sucked up the liquid in the vents.

It turns on and works just fine! however, I worry about future problems and would like to deal with them asap (insurance).

how can I make sure no damage was made?

Thanks!

Sounds like you dodged a bullet.

If you are concerned further then all you can do is take it and have its guts inspected for water damage.

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

Olle_8 wrote:

do you think so?

how sensitive are the new Mac towards liquids in the air vents?

Air vents are not electronic.

If you are concerned further then all you can do is take it and have its guts inspected for water damage.

You asked; "how can I make sure no damage was made?" As already mentioned the only way to make sure is to have it inspected by someone who is qualified to do so like an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store.

If you have an Apple-owned Store available -- "The Apple store" as opposed to "Joes Computer's featuring Apple computers", then your appointment at the Genius Bar for an evaluation is free, in warranty or out.

Olle_8 wrote:

do you know if it is free as long as it is a apple certified store/shop?

if in doubt.—call your local "apple certified store/shop" and ask them...