soda spills on the MacBook

What should i do because soda spills on the MacBook

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 28, 2023 10:24 AM

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Mar 31, 2023 7:41 AM in response to sepidehsayyad

Hi sepidehsayyad,


We're sorry to hear about the accident with your MacBook.


If you only need to clean the outside, without any suspected liquid damage, you can follow Apple's guidance for cleaning your MacBook as outlined here:


How to clean your Apple products

MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air
When cleaning the outside of your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down your computer and unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer's exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Don't spray liquid directly on the computer. Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide that might damage the finish.

To clean the screen on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down the computer and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with water only, then use it to clean the computer's screen.

To clean hard-to-remove smudges or fingerprints on the display or exterior of your Mac, you can use a cloth moistened with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to gently wipe the display or enclosure of your Mac laptop.

MacBook Pro models from 2016 and later with Touch Bar and Touch ID: Clean the Touch Bar and Touch ID (power button) on these computers the same way you would clean the display. Shut down your Mac and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with water only, then use it to clean the Touch Bar and Touch ID.

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010): The bottom case of these computers uses a soft nonslip material. Use a 3M Gray Microfiber or soft dye-free, lint-free cloth to clean the bottom case.


If you believe the soda spill damaged your MacBook, you'll need to bring it to an Apple technician for inspection and possible repair. Mac Repair & Service has options for connecting with Apple to make arrangements for service.


Thank you for being part of the Apple Support Communities.


Kindest Regards.


Mar 30, 2023 6:25 PM in response to sepidehsayyad

If the laptop is no longer working, then you should get a repair estimate.


If the laptop is still functional, then wait & see if it fails later on...sometimes it can take a while for the liquid damage to form corrosion which eats away at the metal & solder on electronic components, or causes a short circuit. If it spilled on they keyboard, then most likely you will find the keys begin to stick once the soda dries up.

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