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I just spilt coffee on my laptop, what should I do?

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A coffee spilt over Lenovo T500 laptop, reached Battery and the Screen .

Current Status: when pressing Power button it starts (Screen doesn't start at all ! ) Then shuts down after 1 mint.

What should i do

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Go get another coffee. – ldigas Dec 31 '11 at 12:44
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not much:

  • remove power cord,
  • take out the battery,
  • optionally remove some mechanical parts (e.g. keyboard) but make sure this does not interfere with warranty conditions...
  • turn the notebook so remaining fluid can run out
  • comment by churnd: if there is residue built up on internal components, you'd need to take them out & rinse them off with distilled water, then let them dry completely.
    • You can pat them dry with a lint free cloth, but best to let them sit for a few days
  • you could carefully dry with a hairdryer...
  • and be patient(!) until all fluids are dry...

then check if it is still working.

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+1 for the patient. prefer to not test or power any of these devices when you are already aware of liquids getting into the electronics. 99% rubbing alcohol can be used to "replace" or push water out , and will dry faster, but still giving days to dry before powering is critical. Alcohol can mess up some plastics and get behind screens, get under membrane Kbs and all. we use it carefully here to clean-up or finish a clean-up so it can get back into action faster. – Psycogeek Dec 31 '11 at 12:32
yep. carful with "chemicals". because you own a lenovo you could also remove the keyboard to let it dry faster. at least the thinkpad series used to allow this. not sure on other models. – udo Dec 31 '11 at 13:08
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If there is residue built up on internal components, you'd need to take them out & rinse them off with distilled water, then let them dry completely. You can pat them dry with a lint free cloth, but best to let them sit for a few days. – churnd Dec 31 '11 at 13:14
@churnd: very useful comment! I integrated it in the answer. thanks. – udo Dec 31 '11 at 13:36
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You can also use 99% isopropyl alcohol with a lint free cloth & splash/dab components to clear up water/condensation/debris. I would only use it after using distilled water to clean the components. – churnd Dec 31 '11 at 13:44
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