Question Can saliva do any harm to PC components?

[Dantido]

Yeah, stupid question, but lemme explain.
So I was fixing an issue with my PC the other day with the help of a friend, and we were speaking loud and clear so we could fix a fan that was hitting the case of the computer while we were in front of said fan.
Well, that got me thinking, is it safe to speak like that right in front of the tower of the PC? I can easily see that when you speak you can leave some tiny drops of saliva, and I'm curious if those could short circuit the mobo or even corrode something long term.

 

[Zerk2012]

Yeah, stupid question

No harm.

 

[TerryLaze]

Saliva has both moisture and "salts" (electrolytes) if they get into the case and onto components they can both corrode and/or short something out.

It's extremely unlikely for this to happen just from talking in front of a case.

 

[Aeacus]

Well, that got me thinking, is it safe to speak like that right in front of the tower of the PC?

To continue your thought process; when you breathe out, you don't breathe out 100% dry CO2, but instead some small level of water vapor as well. So... is breathing next to PC harmful to PC as well?

 

[harisrehman]

It is generally unlikely that saliva from speaking could harm PC components, as the amount of moisture from saliva is minimal and would quickly evaporate. However, it's still recommended to avoid getting any moisture on the components, as it can cause issues such as corrosion or short circuits. Additionally, it's good practice to ground yourself and discharge any static electricity before working on PC components to minimize the risk of damage.

 

[tennis2]

Clicked on this thread expecting a story something like: "was building my pc so great that I drooled into it while assembling"