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by Darkling on January 21st, 2007
I would pull the power cord out and remove the battery (no power reduces the risk of damage). Then I would try to pour as much out as I could and dry it off. If the liquid was salty or sugary, I would use a slightly damp cloth to try to remove any residue. Of course, the entire time while doing this, I would be swearing a blue streak. Finally, I would let the laptop sit until I was absolutely positive it had dried out completely before even trying to start it up again.
by donovan reynolds. on January 20th, 2007
I have had this happen before, and it's not a very good reaction.
I attempt to turn over the laptop and let it drip out as much as possible, while swearing, and looking around the room in a panicked state for anything that can absorb liquid. Be it dirty sock, used tissue, anything. Then I take the liquid-absorber and heavily wipe down the computer, not really taking into consideration, I am probably just making it worse by doing so. After this, I do everything in my power to see if it is functioning correctly, and if not, I just re-do what I did 5 minutes ago, like it is actually going to work. Then when it doesn't work, I begin to frantically pace around the room, walking in circles, and calling up friends to tell them I just ruined the lap-top... Not that they are going to know what to do, but I always do this when I get worried over something. Then I sit down, and rationally think of a good excuse to convince myself of why I I ruined the computer.
Luckily, in my situation, I ended up having it fixed, somehow. Good thing, because it wasn't even mine to begin with. =0
by Done. never again. on May 12th, 2008
I turned mine upside down and prayed it wasn't permanently damaged.
by princessemmabelle on August 1st, 2007
I would yell an extrem amount of curses before calmly try to clean it up and checking to see if it still works.
by Mrs803 on July 12th, 2007
I would tip it up-side down so that it would drain the keyboard and then wipe up the key-pads and hope that it didnt actually get into the computer.
by Progressive Thought - Back from the dead on April 13th, 2008
My first reaction would be to curse loudly. I'd probably make up a few new words just because I'm southern and I have a God given birth right to butcher the hell out of the English language. Then I'd try to clean it up and save it. If unsalvageable, I'd go back to making up new words.
by tomsims on January 20th, 2007
The last time, after the initial panic, I turned it upside down to let the liquid drain out. Then I started cleaning like fury. It was fine.
by john doe on May 12th, 2008
in all reality you shouldn't have any liquids near your laptop or computer in the first place. #1 rule!
by Anonymous on April 13th, 2008
Turn it off immediately and unplug it. Dump out or mop up any excess liquid. Let it dry completely. See if it still works. If not then be prepared to pay for a new one as it's not covered under warranty and a good technician can spot that kind of damage.
by Benzdiesel on April 13th, 2008
Sweet…I get a new laptop. I have accidental damage protection until March 2009 so if I do anything stupid like that HP will replace it.
by Vampyre Bat on April 13th, 2008
I would swear, wipe it up and get a catalog for another...if it were unrepairable.
by trouble... on August 1st, 2007
I would immediately invert it.
by Ender is back.. And slightly confused. on August 1st, 2007
My immediate reaction was to flip the computer over and let the liquid come out the keyboard rather than soak into the motherboard. =)
by serotoninzero on January 29th, 2007
I just clenched my glass that much tighter when I read this question.
I would immediately pull out the power source(s) and turn it upside down. Wipe up as much as I could and set it by some fans to hopefully blow the moisture out of it. Wait two painful days and hope it turns on.
by Anonymous on January 28th, 2007
after several explatives i would do the same thing alot have said, turn the keyboard upside down in hopes it would dry out
by Phrenia on January 28th, 2007
A few swear words and a mad rush for paper towels.
by jenniferx on January 28th, 2007
swear and run for a towel.
by Anonymous on January 21st, 2007
First I would say an expletive, and then I would grab just about anything near by to dry it fast, such as a blanket, papers, the shirt off my back, or the cat.
by dotnotdottie on January 20th, 2007
for some reason i know i would stand up. that is always the first thing i do when i spill something.
strange i know
by Captain Murphy on January 10th, 2009
That happened to me, and all I said was "hmm, that is a bummer". I have since bought a keyboard cover and it works great.
by Pandoras out of her box on March 13th, 2009
open it fully and flip it upside down, remove the battery and make sure the fluid didnt get that far. after that just let it dry out remove the kay board and clean it, should work fine if the motherboard stayed dry.
by I NEED PIE! on June 7th, 2008
deftly turn it upside down with thescreen pushed all the way back and leave it for about a day with the battery and power supply removed then turn it over and clean it off.
if you do it quick enough the liquid doesnt have time to get inside and just runs back out when you turn it upside down, leaving you with a rather sticky but working laptop.
i have seen many laptops get a total soaking and survive but in allmost ALL cases no one attempted to boot the laptop before it was dry. turning it on with water inside is almost ALWAYS fatal.
with severe drownings i have disassembled laptops and left all parts to dry seperately then cleaned any residues i can find with cotton buds, with this id say ive had about 60% success rate.
by Anonymoose on May 12th, 2008
Yelling "sh*************t!". Then trying to clean it up as quick as possible.
by JoesAngelbaby on May 12th, 2008
quickly grab a paper towel before it sinks into the keyboard
by Galeanda on April 13th, 2008
Stand up and shake it free of liquid, drying it off
by thejanet on January 29th, 2007
I would cry giant sincere tears.
While sobbing my lil heart out I would try to clean up the mess. Q-Tips dipped in alcohol, the whole nine yards.
I DID spill a Frostie (from Wendy's) in my laptop. It was very ugly. I still need to go get it fixed, in the process of trying to clean it, I knocked off about five keys off the keyboard that I couldn't get back on (and now have lost) plus about half the keys stick and/or type a different letter than I'm aiming for.
Eventually I shut the lid and set it far far away from me. I DO need to get it fixed, though. What a tragedy!
by Chuckie72 on January 28th, 2007
I would ask if the warranty coveres that!
by AntigoneRising on January 21st, 2007
Pull the plug and take out the battery before something short-circuits.
by strongARM on January 21st, 2007
well iwoud dry it of if didnt work i woud run awy cause its not mine
by Junk Yard Dog on January 20th, 2007
I'd be like: " WOAHHH!! When did I get this laptop?!?!?"
Edit:seems this was already posted by someone else.......next time I guess I will read ALL the answers before giving mine.....
by Waffleness on May 10th, 2009
OH F*@#^&$^&
And then I'd calmly assess the situation
by Anonomous on May 7th, 2009
Turn it upside down. Mind I did this by accident once to my SO's work laptop with all his work on it, eh... the screen went black I thought it was the end. I turned it upside down after a few seconds, then dried it with a hairdryer running on low... and it survived! it was a full cup of coffee. But I heard it's worse if it is coke or something surgary.
by Anonymous on March 12th, 2009
Get it upside down and turned off. The vaudeville cursing and swearing part is optional. Holding in the power button for 5 seconds should do it. Then you can take out the battery and proceed with a wipedown. Laptop designers have forseen you doing this and have prepared as best they can. Leave it to dry for 24 hours before you put the battery back in. If you open the CD ROM drive and it's all dry and happy crinkly, you should be good to go.
by Kagemaru16 on March 11th, 2009
Oh my! Get the doctor! Code Orange! Code Orange! We must get him in a chemical bath! stat! Oh it isn't working sir! Get the plunger! (swosh, swosh) It isn't working! Get the vacuum! (Vroom!) We managed to take off his body. Clean insides! That was supposed to be a Code Coke!
by Firebrand on February 1st, 2009
Turn the Laptop upside down and the air blue.
by Lapis_lazuli07 on February 1st, 2009
I agree that you should hold it upside down to drain it and prevent further harm to your computer, but I would also add that you should remove anything that will come out of it to protect those parts. Don't turn it on again until you are sure it's dry. I hope your computer is ok. Also, I would probably cry. Lol
by I belong in . . . on February 1st, 2009
I have, I turned it upside down after turning it off . . . than took a hair dryer to it.
by laydee on February 1st, 2009
I'd probably swear some words, then do my best to wipe up all the liquid while swearing that I'm such a clumsy person!
by Danc1990 on February 1st, 2009
Angry with myself, but i would not let it get to me - my files are hosted on the server, so i have lost nothing irretreivable.
by csimme01 and Ninja Cooper UNMASKED on January 27th, 2009
Turn it over.
Turn it off.
Pray...
by GreeNjaY2002 on January 27th, 2009
Pick it up and throw it! Then after all the keys have spilled all over the floor get a towel and wipe down all the little dribbles and puddles that are now completely visible.
by death.angel on January 21st, 2009
i would yell "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooo!" TT.TT. then when i was done i would put the keybored upside down on a towel and pat it saying "please,please,please,please".
by josh on January 18th, 2009
I'D PLAY IT OFF AND ACT LIKE I MEANT TO DO THAT.
by xhepera on January 16th, 2009
Immediate? Hmmm. . .that would be the verbal component. Yeah, I'm sorry. .. even AB has its limits on foul language I'd imagine. And then there are those words and phrases that are never even invented until you need them. + to your question though! :)
by christie on January 16th, 2009
About two years ago I spilled half a bottle of vodka on my laptop... and I hadent even started drinking. I was just in complete shock. I tipped the laptop on its side so the vodka would come out. I turned it off, and then hair dryed it in the hopw that this would dry up any vodka that I couldnt get out.
It took about 3 days for my laptop to sober-up. Shes doing just fine now. Thank god.
by Runs_With_Scissors on January 7th, 2009
I've had three laptops that I've done this to. All three, we've been able to "fix". With all three times I've done so, I freaked out (now there's a law in our household: If I have my laptop, no liquids allowed near by). I learned from the first one - I turned them off, turned it over. I then took towels and a pillow and put it face down on the towel so the liquid could drain. In a couple of days, I'd have to bring it into get it repaired (new keyboard), but with all three, nothing was damaged internally (thank GOD!). Although, with all three...my first reaction (because the liquid I spilled into them was usually soda) was to run to the sink...then I'd realize..."Uh, this might not me a good idea..."
by SilverStreak on January 7th, 2009
i'd sit, not believing it actually happened for a moment, then throw a huge tantrum and scream profanities, then hopefully realize no damage was actually done
by VS Angel aka Mrs. Stealth Intelligence on December 26th, 2008
This actually happened to me about a month ago.
(I spilled a full glass of white wine.)
I was irritated that happened and especially when I noticed wine pouring out of the side. My immediate reaction was, ARRRG!!! because I thought I lost my itunes--that was my biggest fear...lol, because I've spent more on itunes than the computer.
What to do if this happens:
My bf told me to remove the battery and unplug it. My Uncle took my laptop apart and we cleaned it with distilled water. It sat "drying" for a few days and it works now. You just have to act fast and everything will be alright.
:D
by Altruistic_Angel_xo on December 26th, 2008
"Oh Fuck" *sobs* lol then i would probably throw my laptop across the floor and have a fitt or something.
by kwlyon on December 26th, 2008
If I spilled a whole beverage in there, I'd immediately go shopping for another laptop. Save your old laptop's hard drive and transfer the info to your new laptop.
Can I smash your laptop?
by XT on November 6th, 2011
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do they make cords that plug into the battery plugin on a laptop and then to the battery itself?
by daver1 on October 17th, 2011
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Have you ever set your desktop on your lap?
by Weylon on October 14th, 2011
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Have you accidently dropped your laptop?
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a section on my laptop does not work properly, it does not respond its about a 3rd down for about an inch right accross the screen
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That's what I'd do, right after the F-bomb! ;-)
by Jessicax23 on January 28th, 2007
Oh yeah! This would definitely be a multiple F-bomb situation!
by Darkling on January 28th, 2007
This one works. If you are comfortable you might pull the keyboard and clean with alcohol. Leave it over night or longer to dry before you turn it back on.
by nmkingcrab on March 10th, 2009
If this had to happen to me (which has never happened), I would call the cardiologist, sever heart attack, and call the computer store (another Apple Macbook Pro) and call the bank (a R25 000 loan)...
by Corruptor Scientist on July 3rd, 2009
I would scream !! I pull my Chair back before I drink. I never put a cup on the Computer Desk.
by philosopher on August 26th, 2009