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How long does it take to fix a MacBook with water damage?
The longer you can let your MacBook sit, the better, but 48 hours is the absolute minimum. To help the drying process, you may want to place your MacBook somewhere warm, such as an airing cupboard, or near a source of heat, such as a radiator.
Why is my Mac on but the screen is black?
Sometimes the black screen on Mac is as a result of corrupt information on the startup disk. A simple solution for this is to force your Mac to run diagnostics on the disk by booting it in safe mode. To start-up in safe mode: Power up or restart your Mac.
How do I dry the water under my MacBook screen?
To help MacBook models with retina display to drain water safely, keep them in a 90-degree position against a table edge very carefully and let them dry out. Keep a paper towel underneath the MacBook’s screen to protect it from scratches, prevent it from falling over, and soak any water dripping from the screen.
What to do if you spill water on your MacBook Pro?
The power button is at the top-right of your keyboard. If you spilled water on your MacBook while it was on, you need to turn it off immediately. Don’t save your work first, don’t close down your apps, don’t even open the Apple menu. Just hold the power button until your MacBook turns off.
How long should I wait to turn on my MacBook after water?
Wait for 48 hours. This step may be painful, but leaving your MacBook in the tent position for a few days lessens the impact of any potential water damage. While it’s tempting to turn your MacBook back on to assess the damage, this can result in a current being transferred through damp components.
What should you do if your Mac gets wet?
Water and electricity are never a good mix and could even be dangerous. If your Mac is currently connected to a power source, you should unplug it immediately. Don’t turn your laptop on, boot it up, or attach it to any power source while it’s still wet. If you just splashed a little water directly onto the keyboard, you may be in luck.
Is your MacBook waterproof?
We’ve all heard stories of people who dropped their iPhone in water without any permanent damage. This is promising, but your MacBook is not the same. Unlike a new iPhone, Apple Watch, or even the AirPods Pro, your MacBook is not water resistant. And it certainly isn’t waterproof.