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Q: COKE ON MACBOOK AIR

     Helppppp. I spilled coke on my macbook air and immediately turned it over and dried it. Then I took out the keys cleaned them with alcohol and water and cleaned as much as i could and put it over a fan over night now its not turning on helppppppp. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST. I'm only 12! This is really serious and I need answers NOW. HOW DO I FIX IT.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Mid 2015

Posted on Sep 11, 2016 6:50 AM

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  • by kaz-k,Helpful

    kaz-k kaz-k Sep 12, 2016 2:27 PM in response to bluewinter101
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    Sep 12, 2016 2:27 PM in response to bluewinter101

    I think you can't fix it by yourself. You'd better make Genius Bar appointment and tell them about spilt coke on MacBook Air.

    They would tell you about fix cost.

  • by K Shaffer,Solvedanswer

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Sep 11, 2016 12:14 PM in response to bluewinter101
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    Sep 11, 2016 12:14 PM in response to bluewinter101

    Carbonated beverages are among the worst (plain water is bad enough)

    on electronics, since some of the brands have phosphoric acid or other

    ingredients that can speed up the corrosion process. Along with sugars

    or corn sweeteners, the ingredients are among the reasons why a DIY

    cleanup of spills cannot be performed at home by a casual user. - Even

    diet soda has difficult to remove chemicals that can corrode electronics.

     

    • Cleaning your Apple products - Apple Support

     

    If liquid does make its way inside your Apple product, get help from an Apple Authorized Service Provider

    or Apple Retail Store as soon as possible. Liquid damage isn't covered under the Apple product warranty or

    AppleCare Protection Plans. If you plan to visit an Apple Retail store, make a reservation at the Genius Bar

    (available only in some countries).

     

    The unit likely will require major take-apart, if it can be cleaned; that's where

    the logic board & internal parts get professional treatment. Not all shops can

    or will be able to do this. Your Apple professionals can discuss your options.

     

    Good luck!