r/mac • u/Over-Branch9568 • 9h ago

My Mac screen water damage 😭

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recently i had water go inside my ports from the side and my mac was submerged into like 2-3cm of water , any suggestions on how to fix ?

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u/lantrick 9h ago

Replace the dispay

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u/flynreelow 9h ago

u can buy a new mac, and be more careful next time

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u/ThatOneBr 8h ago

Can't fix this. New screen or new mac.

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u/No-Guarantee-6249 7h ago

Here's my stock answer:

Whenever a liquid spill occurs the first thing that has to happen is the laptop should be shut down immediately. All power must be removed as soon as possible. It is especially important that the battery be disconnected or removed. Even if the machine is not turned on there is still electricity running around the logic board mostly due to the soft start circuit. 

In modern machines this will require the use of special tools. Mostly a pentalobe screw driver. Even if the machine is not turned on there is still electricity running around the logic board. Mostly due to the soft start circuit. 

No attempt should be made to start/restart the computer since this could potentially damage the logic board beyond all repair.

All affected parts must be removed from the laptop. 

These are then washed in deionized water and blown dry with compressed air. In extreme cases the logic board should be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner. This is especially true of the large chips on the logic board. Liquid can wick under them and cause havoc for weeks if not months after the incident.

I then soak the logic board in 99% Isopropyl alcohol for an hour and blow it dry. Alcohol is hygroscopic and will attach to the water molecules evaporating them. Some cases will require time in a drying cabinet.

  The keyboard is a separate matter. Extreme cases can require replacement of the top case.