Question HELP! Juice spilled over laptop keboard

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Ok so juice was spilt over the keyboard but it only reached the space bar (I think), and it didn't turn off and nothing weird happened. Does that mean it's ok?

Anyways I've removed all accessories and turned it off by pressing the power button for 5 seconds. And now it's opened up wide on a towel to dry it (hopefully)

Please tell me what to do next, thanks!

 

[rgd1101]

Please tell me what to do next, thanks!

step away from computer

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

step away from computer

Uhh as in leave it drain out for at least 24hrs? I'm just really worried about leaving the battery in. It's a removable battery but I can't remove the back panel 😭 I don't have a suitable tool 😭

 

[Gam3r01]

At least 24hr.
However, the sugar left over from the juice could cause problems as well.
Ideally, you should remove the battery (or rather, should have removed the battery), by now it likely wouldnt make a difference.

If your knowledge allows it would be a good idea to tear down the system (once dry) and attempt to clean out the dried juice, however if you are not comfortable doing this, then dont.
Give it a shot once its had a chance to fully dry.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

If your knowledge allows it would be a good idea to tear down the system (once dry) and attempt to clean out the dried juice, however if you are not comfortable doing this, then dont.
Give it a shot once its had a chance to fully dry.

I don't think I'll be able to do that, but maybe I'll take it to a professional.

Just a question, though. I'm not supposed to turn it on until I clean up the dried juice, right? And also, approximately how much time do I give it to dry out?

 

[Gam3r01]

A full day or two should be enough.
If you plan to take it in somewhere, dont turn it on.
However, you know how much juice was spilled, so it might not be enough to cause an issue. You might be able to use it after its fully dry.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

A full day or two should be enough.
If you plan to take it in somewhere, dont turn it on.
However, you know how much juice was spilled, so it might not be enough to cause an issue. You might be able to use it after its fully dry.

Ok! Thanks a lot!!

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Question: Is there a way to know if it's fully dry or not without opening it?

I looked at the keyboard and touchpad today and it looks dry

 

[DSzymborski]

Question: Is there a way to know if it's fully dry or not without opening it?

I looked at the keyboard and touchpad today and it looks dry

No.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

No.

Ok.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

However, you know how much juice was spilled, so it might not be enough to cause an issue. You might be able to use it after its fully dry.

What kind of issues is the sugar gonna cause?

 

[USAFRet]

"dry" is not nearly enough.

All the residue must be removed.

You can only do that by taking it completely apart.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

"dry" is not nearly enough.

All the residue must be removed.

You can only do that by taking it completely apart.

Well idk where to take it. Should I call Lenovo's customer support? Or should I just take it to any local computer shop..

 

[DSzymborski]

What would Lenovo do?

If you don't take it apart yourself, you should take it to someone who can.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Ok so uh, due to me being an impatient zoomer, I just turned on my laptop and it booted completely normally and it only took 15 or 20 secs as usual. Does that mean it's ok?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DSzymborski]

Ok so uh, due to me being an impatient zoomer, I just turned on my laptop and it booted completely normally and it only took 15 or 20 secs as usual. Does that mean it's ok?

Thanks in advance!

Possibly. You don't know what could happen if it heats up. You can keep using it, but you have to understand there is risk involved.

 

[advancedmixedgaming]

Also watch for keys giving random inputs. The sugars in the juice can cause that, too, which would be a good indicator of a cleaning being needed

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

The only thing I noticed after a day of use, is that the space bar, the M button and like 5 more buttons are mushier, but at the time of writing this, it's now less mushier? Is that cus the heat made the dried juice act up? I'm gonna clean the mushy keys prob soon.