Spilled Water on Your Macbook? Here's How to Avoid Water Damage

1. What should I do if I spilled water on my MacBook?
2. Safely disconnect your MacBook from power.
3. Move your MacBook to a dry space.
4. Power off your MacBook immediately.
5. Unplug accessories and disconnect the battery.
6. Absorb as much liquid as possible.
7. Let your MacBook air dry for at least 48 hours.

1. Can a MacBook with water damage be repaired?
2. How do I protect my Mac from water damage?
3. How much does it cost to fix water damage on MacBook?
4. How much does it cost to repair a water damaged MacBook air?
5. How can you tell if your Mac has water damage?
6. Should I put my MacBook in rice?
7. Can a MacBook survive a coffee spill?
8. How much does Apple charge for water damage MacBook pro?
9. Does Best Buy fix water damaged laptops?
10. How much does Apple charge for water damage?
11. Can I sell a water damaged MacBook?

Can a MacBook with water damage be repaired?

The bottom line is that Apple will not repair water-damaged Macs, regardless if you have an AppleCare+ plan or not. At best you may be able to get it serviced by a third-party shop that specializes with this type of damage.

How do I protect my Mac from water damage?

Use desiccant: The rate at which water evaporates depends partly on how dry the air is around it. So to help the water escape from your Mac, you can try to use a desiccant. Good ones include Drierite and Silica Gel. If you can't get those at a local store, you can use rice from a sealed package.

How much does it cost to fix water damage on MacBook?

Depending on the age of the MacBook Pro it might cost anywhere from $500 to $800 on Apple, but at third party repair shops maybe about $350 to $400.

How much does it cost to repair a water damaged MacBook air?

How much does the MacBook water damage repair cost? Liquid or water-damaged MacBooks can be professionally repaired at a reasonable cost. Most customers leave our store paying between $250-$600, depending on their problem and the MacBook model.

How can you tell if your Mac has water damage?

1. Step 1 Thorough Diagnostic – Any MacBook that is exposed to liquid requires a thorough inspection. ...
2. Step 2 Inspect Keyboard and Track Pad for ANY corrosion or sticky residue – If found a keyboard or trackpad replacement is recommend. ...
3. Step 3 Inspect Main LogicBord for any sign of liquid exposure.

Should I put my MacBook in rice?

If you have a water damaged Macbook, it is ALWAYS a bad idea to put it into rice. ... The fact is, most of the time, your device is too tightly sealed for water to escape throughly, and leaving it in a close container allows for corrosion to set in. Eww! Corrosion on a Macbook Pro Logicboard.

Can a MacBook survive a coffee spill?

If you've just spilled a liquid on your laptop, you can still save it from damage. Regardless of if you've spilled coffee on a MacBook or soda on your laptop, you have to act fast to stop the liquid from doing damage to the internals.

How much does Apple charge for water damage MacBook pro?

With AppleCare+, you're covered for two accidental damages, which includes liquid damage. A liquid damage repair with AppleCare+ would cost you $300 on top of the $380 price of AppleCare+ for a 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Does Best Buy fix water damaged laptops?

No matter where you purchased your MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac, you can count on the highly skilled, professional technicians at Best Buy for Mac repair help whether the problem is water damage, issues with the hard drive, a cracked screen, or you need Mac battery replacement assistance.

How much does Apple charge for water damage?

If your iPhone has been damaged and you have AppleCare+ coverage, the coverage includes accidental damage protection. Each incident has a service fee, For Screen repair AppleCare+ service fee is $29 and for other damages like water damage repair, the cost is $99.

Can I sell a water damaged MacBook?

Safely Sell Your Broken MacBook

Sell your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro and get the most money for your liquid-spilled, water/coffee-damaged, broken or dead computer. We'll give you a fair, market-value quote for your Mac while making the entire selling, trade-in or recycling process quick and easy.