79061 1490 Technology Computer Hardware Laptop Computers true Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:04:01 -0800 /system/videos/3/61/90/07/79061.flv technology, tech, computer, hardware, fixing, spilled, water, coffee, repairing, work How To Fix a Wet Laptop http://www.howcast.com/videos/79061-How-To-Fix-a-Wet-Laptop http://www.howcast.com/videos/79061-How-To-Fix-a-Wet-Laptop/edit approved 116 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=79061"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=79061" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 17 DeepFried http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/wet_laptop_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 13031 false false false 49124 1 18 Warning Liquids and electricity don’t mix. Please make sure your hardware and all points of electrical contact are completely dry before plugging them in.

]]> 49125 2 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/26.jpg Power down When your laptop gets wet, immediately cut off the power supply and shut the computer down. Remove the battery, as well as the hard drive and any peripherals.

]]> 49126 3 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/35.jpg Drain and dry Pour as much water as you can off the surface of the laptop. Use paper towels or lint-free cloth and cotton swabs to clean and dry the laptop, battery, and any removable parts or peripherals. Don’t use a hairdryer or a microwave; it can melt your hardware.

]]> 49127 4 50 Tip If you spilled a soft drink, coffee, liquor, or any other substance that isn’t water on your laptop, you’ll probably need to send it in for a professional repair.

]]> 49128 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/58.jpg Let it sit Lay a towel on a flat surface. Open the laptop, turn it upside down, and let it drain onto the towel for a few days.

]]> 49129 6 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/68.jpg Reinsert the battery Reinsert the battery, and turn the machine on. If it powers up, let it run for an hour or so and shut it down again. If it doesn’t, try plugging in the power cord.

]]> 49130 7 79 Warning Make sure that the power cable and power brick are completely dry. Moisture can cause them to spark or catch fire.

]]> 49131 8 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/86.jpg Reinstall the extras If your laptop worked well on battery power, you’re probably out of the woods. Reinstall the removable parts and peripherals, fire the machine back up, and count your lucky stars.

]]> 49132 9 96 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/79061/96.jpg Take it for repairs If your laptop works when it’s plugged in, but not on battery power — or if you’re experiencing any other problems — take it in for repairs.

]]> 49133 10 104 Fact The nonprofit organization One Laptop Per Child has developed a sturdy, spill-proof, and energy efficient laptop that’s intended for use by children in developing nations.

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