Help

So I accidently spilled water on my computer tonight and I threw it into the crisper in the fridge will this help? This is what I was told to do when my daughter got her cell phone wet and it helped. Before I put it in the fridge I tried to get as much as I could out.

Please let me know if this is going to help at all.


Thanks

 

Welcome to MGs!! Well, that's a unique approach and one that I've never heard of! However, if you spilled water into your machine, unplug it and open the side panel and let it air dry out. Depending on how much water was spilled will determine the length of time needed to dry out. Again, depending on the amount of water spilled, it might not be a bad idea to get a can of 'air' and blow out the PSU and other components. Depending on the temps in your room, the warmer it is the quicker it will dry. To be on the safe side, I would wait a few days before plugging it back in. Putting it in the fridge won't let the water evaporate. This method is, by no means, completely foolproof, but that's how I would do it. Also, putting a floor fan blowing directly into the open machine will also speed up the drying. Good Luck, and I hope this helps even a little bit!!

 

I agree you should not plug in the PC for several days. If it is a notebook PC, remove the battery as well.

Rather than using the crisper or hair dryer, here's a trick that's easier and more likely to remove moisture from all the PC's nooks and crannies:

There's a product called Damp-Rid that absorbs moisture out of the air. It costs about $4 and is available in the cleaning supplies aisle of most stores (Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Ace, etc.).

Set the PC in a heavy trash bag that can be tightly sealed. If it's a notebook, leave the lid/screen up and set the PC on top of something that will expose the bottom of the PC to air (baker's rack, small milk crate, etc.). Place the packet(s) of Damp-Rid in the bag beside the PC (do not set the Damp-Rid packets directly on the PC).

Seal the bag tightly using twist-ties or tape and let it sit for about 5 days. The Damp-Rid will suck up whatever moisture is in the PC much faster than leaving the PC open in a room with a higher, standard humidity level.

Your success or failure depends on if anything shorted out between the time you spilled water on it and the time you disconnected the power.

Good luck. Hope you can bring your PC back from the dead. :grouphug