Why Drying Isn't Enough: The Hidden Danger of Corrosion
Many people think that if their laptop dries out and turns on, they are in the clear. Unfortunately, liquid leaves behind minerals and sugars that conduct electricity where it doesn't belong. This creates a chemical reaction called corrosion—essentially 'rust' on your motherboard—which eats away at copper circuits and microscopic components.
Even a small spill can rot a motherboard from the inside out over weeks or months.
Our chemical cleaning process removes these corrosive residues completely, stopping the damage in its tracks.
Our 4-Step Liquid Rescue Process
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Step 1: Complete Teardown: We don't just clean the keyboard; we disassemble the laptop down to the bare motherboard.
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Step 2: Chemical Decontamination: We use specialized electronic-safe chemical baths to dissolve sugars, acids, and corrosion without harming the circuitry.
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Step 3: Microscopic Inspection: Our technicians inspect the board with our microscope to hand-clean tight spots (like under chips) that machines miss.
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Step 4: Reassembly & Stress Test: Once clean and dry, we rebuild the machine and stress-test it to ensure stability.
If you experience a liquid spill on your laptop, you can minimize damage by following these immediate steps:
If you experience a liquid spill on your laptop, you can minimize damage by following these immediate steps:
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Unplug your computer from the wall and any connected devices.
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Turn off your computer and leave it off—resist the urge to check on it, as this could cause further damage.
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Remove the battery if possible.
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Gently wipe off any visible liquid from the outside using a soft, dry cloth.
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**Do not** use a hair dryer or fan, as this could cause further damage.
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Bring your laptop to Indy Laptops for a thorough cleaning as soon as possible. We will disassemble the laptop, chemically clean the affected internal components, and conduct a full system test.
Regardless of the type of liquid or how long ago the spill occurred, indy Laptops has a high success rate in repairing liquid damage, even if it happened days or weeks earlier.
