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Grenadine spilled on laptop

Bashou91 Posted messages 44 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
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Hello, I made a big mistake... As mentioned in the title, I spilled a glass of grenadine on my laptop... It works again, but the problem is: the keys on the keyboard are extremely sticky (because of the sugar from the grenadine) and the fan is running really fast, it’s probably clogged due to the sugar as well... I don't know much about this, but it's probably not good at all. I tried taking it to Fnac, but since there's no issue (it still turns on), they won’t take it.
So my question is: what should I do??
It's an ASUS R500V if that helps you
Thank you in advance for your reply!!!

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    Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
     
    "what to do?"

    Completely disassemble the PC, remove any power source (the motherboard battery), and wash everything (except the battery and the CMOS battery) with soapy water (and a soft brush). (No, this is not a joke... the rest is very important)

    Blow dry everything (thoroughly) and let it air dry for another fifteen hours (not in the sun or the oven).

    Reassemble everything (remember the thermal paste under the heatsink) and restart.

    --
    Because the manuals don't tell you everything...
    But not nothing either, right!
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    1. maiden65 Posted messages 758 Status Member 83
       
      Well, of course! ^^ And the processor too? lol.

      I'm just joking, of course :-), but the part that says "wash everything with soapy water" is quite concerning, a beginner user could easily end up washing the motherboard in the sink by submerging it in water ^^. One has to be careful :-).


      Anyway, good luck "Geek Inside" :-) (in reference to your image).
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    2. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      "" the processor too? "

      It hasn't been contaminated...

      " the phrase "wash it all with soapy water" really scares me "

      For my part, it's "I spilled a sugary liquid on my PC" that freaks me out.
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    3. Anonymous user
       
      Hi

      Don't you think a glass of water is enough for a laptop? Soapy water and electronics, you can forget about it... Using a glass cleaner would be more appropriate, I think.

      As for the sticky keys, unless you take apart the entire keyboard including the keys, you're never going to get it clean.
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    4. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      "Don't you think a glass of water is enough for a laptop?"

      The water has probably affected the laptop's functionality, probably in an irreversible way.
      But the sugar must have made it dirty, and that’s the problem described.

      "Soapy water and electronics, huh, you can forget that."

      The electronic boards are inert objects that are not afraid of water and soap (depending on the soaps) as long as they are not powered (with electricity, if that needs to be clarified) and are completely dry when we power them again.
      I say this from experience: I thoroughly washed an electronic device before drying it as described above. Once powered, it worked.

      "Using a glass cleaner would probably be more appropriate, I think."

      Hoping that the cleaner doesn't react chemically with the varnish of the board or other materials it’s made of...
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    5. Bashou91 Posted messages 44 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       
      You washed it after taking it apart, I imagine?
      Actually, I wonder if I can submerge the computer in water if I dry it perfectly before turning it back on, you say that would be harmless?
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  2. koytlo2 Posted messages 67 Status Member 6
     
    hi

    I quite agree with the total disassembly or at least of the keyboard, battery, and fan.

    This way you'll see the extent of the damage (let's take it step by step). The keyboard may have stopped most of the liquid.

    For certain surfaces like the keyboard, it's very handy to use a slightly damp microfiber cloth (important for the laptop and especially for the cloth's remarkable effectiveness). It doesn’t leave any marks and it dries very quickly.

    For the fan: use a cotton swab and alcohol (avoid using it on electronic components as it could damage them).

    For electronic components: gently use the slightly damp microfiber (dry is only for dust). And if it’s really stuck, you could use steam from an iron (without getting too close as it's very, very hot). Indeed, this will humidify and loosen the sugar a bit. You’ll just have to remove it with the cloth or the cotton swab.

    WARNING: components can't withstand excessive heat, excessive moisture, and detergents no matter how harmless they may be.

    ANOTHER SOLUTION: there are commercial products specifically designed for this type of cleaning. Check with your computer retailer; they will guide you.

    hi
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  3. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Hello.
    Dunk a laptop in water and dry it!
    Do you think a laptop is an amphibian?
    Electronics do not tolerate water, or any drink especially if the laptop is on. (damage to the components)
    And you will end up having problems in the long run.

    --
    Who loves learning! Find the knowledge that comes from reflection!
    PS. Frequently create a restore point! It resolves quite a few issues.
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    1. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      "Submerging a laptop in water"

      Read my explanation carefully... that's not what I said. Of course, if you only read half of my post...

      "Electronics don't handle water, or any drink, especially if the laptop is on"

      I correct that sentence: Electronics don't handle water only if the laptop is on.
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  4. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Offer to clean it with a power washer while you're at it..
    I'm speaking from experience: I once washed an electronic device thoroughly before drying it as described above. Once powered on, it worked.
    I assume it wasn't a PC!
    Electronics heat up a lot, and a single drop of water can blow the component on which the drop lands.

    Who loves instruction! finds the knowledge that comes from reflection!
    PS. Often create a restore point! That solves a lot of problems.
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    1. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      "Why not suggest cleaning it with a pressure washer while you’re at it?"

      But what an idea?! The water pressure might damage the board!

      "Electronics heat up a lot"

      I think you missed an important detail in my procedure: when the boards are washed, they are not powered. So they’re not operational, therefore they don’t heat up.
      (it's not easy to take a topic when answers have already been posted: reading everything takes time... did you take it?)
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    2. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
       
      I'll leave you to your detergents and great water on micro computing.
      We've read everything, but your story doesn't hold up.:o))
      See you!
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    3. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      "Your story doesn't hold up."

      "Do your research and experiment... it's as surprising as 'repairing an electronic board by putting it in the oven', I admit."
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    4. Anonymous user
       
      The electronic circuit board in the oven makes sense; the heat can melt the solder and thereby redo those that may have come loose.
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    5. Erwan031284 Posted messages 168 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 392
       
      The electronic board washed with plenty of water can be understood: water combined with a non-acidic soap cleans the board, which works normally if well dried before being reconnected.

      Is it so hard to understand?! (modified for spelling correction)
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  6. koytlo2 Posted messages 67 Status Member 6
     
    hi

    I'm picking up this discussion again.

    Question: so was it cleaned up or not?

    If not: what is the extent of the damage, so we can assess it.

    Some time ago, I replied and I see that my message has been happily ignored!! That’s not very nice at all.

    But well ... good evening everyone
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      Your message wasn't ignored, you got +3 ^^
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  7. koytlo2 Posted messages 67 Status Member 6
     
    Re

    ohhh it's so cute... actually, I've always thought you were really cool.

    See you+
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