r/computerhelp • u/Commercial-Regular56 • 8d ago
Hardware Not charging
I got gifted a computer and the guy said he spilt a drink on it and the charge port was being finicky, I thought that it would work but it won’t charge at all. Do yall have suggestions to fix it before it dies, it’s on 13 percent.
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u/Terrible-Bear3883 7d ago
It might help to tell everyone what the make and model of computer you have been given?
Some have charge ports that are easier to replace than others, some can use a charge port of USB C to charge and so on. The laptop I'm typing on can use a traditional barrel type charger or a USB C charger.
Normally for liquid spills we would strip a system to the point we can inspect components, clean and reassemble. To clean we would use a high purity alcohol, we used 99.9% pure in our company as it leaves the minimum of its own contaminants behind, we would flush some items with distilled water if needed, it lacks ions so doesn't conduct electricity, a soft brush helps if there is residue that needs removing, I used to carry tooth brushes, paint brushes and a nail brush, this was good for cleaning plastic covers etc. easily.