Why it is crucial to clean up right away?

The sooner you address accidental liquid damage issue, the higher the chances of saving the computer and getting it up and running again. Performing a thorough cleanup is significantly simpler when the liquid has not yet dried up. Even with the laptop powered off, there is still a flow of power through the main board due to the connection of the internal battery. Failure to perform proper cleanup can result in corrosion and oxidation of the components on the motherboard. One Laptop Tech offers laptop liquid damage repair service for PC or Mac computers in Lynnwood near the Alderwood Mall. Let us save your computer!

Examples of liquid-induced corrosion

Check out these photos to see the impact of spilled liquid on circuit boards when it's not cleaned up immediately.

This MacBook experienced a liquid spill some time ago, but unfortunately, it wasn't cleaned up promptly. As a result, the motherboard is now covered in extensive corrosion, making the chances of successfully salvaging this laptop much lower.

This is what happens when a laptop gets spilled with a sugary drink or milk - a thick layer of residue forms around the components, leading to corrosion and hindering their proper functioning. It is important to clean properly right away to prevent that from happening.

Laptop motherboards are equipped with various connectors for cables. However, if any liquid manages to enter one of these connectors, it can lead to significant damage as the liquid causes a permanent short circuit in the connector's pins.

Another MacBook motherboard experienced liquid damage. Although the laptop initially worked without any cleaning, corrosion eventually caused the motherboard components to fail, resulting in the laptop not turning on.

Examples of corrosion cleanup before and after

Here are some images showcasing before and after cleanup examples. We used an ultrasonic cleaner along with special electronics-safe chemicals to clean up the damaged circuit boards. Take a look!

The liquid hit the motherboard right where the screen backlight chip was located, causing corrosion that affected the circuit and made the laptop backlight stop working.

Check out this picture of the backlight chip after giving the motherboard a thorough cleaning in an ultrasonic bath. The transformation is pretty amazing, right? The laptop's backlight is now working perfectly again thanks to the cleaning process.

Look at this motherboard circuit - it's completely damaged! The corrosion is so severe that the capacitors are barely visible. Some might argue that cleaning up corrosion like this is impossible.

After undergoing the ultrasonic bath, the circuit appears completely rejuvenated. It didn't require any re-soldering at all! The sooner we clean up damaged circuit boards, the better the results!

Our procedure for performing liquid spill cleanup

Please remember that when dealing with liquid spills, cleaning up is only an attempt to repair the damage. There is no guarantee that the laptop will start working again after the cleanup. In certain situations, spilled liquid can cause irreversible harm to the internal components of the laptop, making repair either impossible or not worth the cost. Additionally, even if the liquid cleanup is successful, some components may still need to be replaced in order to fully restore the laptop's functionality. The cost of cleaning up a liquid spill is higher compared to regular repairs due to the extensive time and effort required to completely disassemble the computer and clean up all damaged components.

The damaged laptop completely taken apart

To assess the extent of the damage, it is essential to completely disassemble the laptop and examine all the affected components. All circuit boards need to be taken out for inspection on both sides because frequently the damage is found on the side that is not visible until the part is removed.

All circuit boards are carefully inspected under a microscope

It's quite common for corrosion on the motherboard to be so tiny that it's impossible to detect without the use of a microscope. Before any cleanup attempt, it's important to inspect the circuit boards first. This way, it is easier to spot the problematic areas by following the liquid traces. To increase the likelihood of data recovery, it is essential to first remove and inspect the storage drive if personal data on the computer is valuable.

Circuit boards that have been damaged are cleaned

All circuit boards that have been damaged undergo a thorough cleaning process in the ultrasonic cleaner using special electronics-safe chemicals. Once the cleaning is finished, the circuit boards are carefully dried and inspected to ensure they are ready to be reinstalled into the computer.

All other liquid-exposed parts are thoroughly cleaned and dried

All the remaining internal laptop parts that do not contain any electronic circuits are thoroughly cleaned and dried to ensure they are prepared for reinstallation in the laptop.

Laptop reassembled together and checked

Once the laptop has been thoroughly cleaned, it is carefully reassembled and thoroughly tested for functionality. If everything is working as it should, it proceeds to the testing phase. However, if any issues arise and the laptop is not functioning properly, we identify the specific part causing the problem and assess the cost-effectiveness of repairing it.

Evaluation of data recovery

If the cleanup process is unsuccessful and the laptop cannot be repaired or it's not cost-effective to repair it, we assess the option of data recovery. It's often possible to retrieve user files from a laptop that was permanently damaged by liquid. If the customer requests data to be saved, we move forward with the data recovery process, if feasible.

Liquid Damage Repair Service
PC and Mac Laptops

What steps should be taken after a liquid spill on a laptop?

One Laptop Tech provides liquid damage repair service for Apple Mac, Alienware, Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, Razer, Samsung, Toshiba, and other brands.

Why it is crucial to clean up right away?

Examples of liquid-induced corrosion

Check out these photos to see the impact of spilled liquid on circuit boards when it's not cleaned up immediately.

This MacBook experienced a liquid spill some time ago, but unfortunately, it wasn't cleaned up promptly. As a result, the motherboard is now covered in extensive corrosion, making the chances of successfully salvaging this laptop much lower.

This is what happens when a laptop gets spilled with a sugary drink or milk - a thick layer of residue forms around the components, leading to corrosion and hindering their proper functioning. It is important to clean properly right away to prevent that from happening.

Laptop motherboards are equipped with various connectors for cables. However, if any liquid manages to enter one of these connectors, it can lead to significant damage as the liquid causes a permanent short circuit in the connector's pins.

Another MacBook motherboard experienced liquid damage. Although the laptop initially worked without any cleaning, corrosion eventually caused the motherboard components to fail, resulting in the laptop not turning on.

Examples of corrosion cleanup before and after

Here are some images showcasing before and after cleanup examples. We used an ultrasonic cleaner along with special electronics-safe chemicals to clean up the damaged circuit boards. Take a look!

The liquid hit the motherboard right where the screen backlight chip was located, causing corrosion that affected the circuit and made the laptop backlight stop working.

Check out this picture of the backlight chip after giving the motherboard a thorough cleaning in an ultrasonic bath. The transformation is pretty amazing, right? The laptop's backlight is now working perfectly again thanks to the cleaning process.

Look at this motherboard circuit - it's completely damaged! The corrosion is so severe that the capacitors are barely visible. Some might argue that cleaning up corrosion like this is impossible.

After undergoing the ultrasonic bath, the circuit appears completely rejuvenated. It didn't require any re-soldering at all! The sooner we clean up damaged circuit boards, the better the results!

Our procedure for performing liquid spill cleanup

The damaged laptop completely taken apart

To assess the extent of the damage, it is essential to completely disassemble the laptop and examine all the affected components. All circuit boards need to be taken out for inspection on both sides because frequently the damage is found on the side that is not visible until the part is removed.

All circuit boards are carefully inspected under a microscope

Circuit boards that have been damaged are cleaned

All circuit boards that have been damaged undergo a thorough cleaning process in the ultrasonic cleaner using special electronics-safe chemicals. Once the cleaning is finished, the circuit boards are carefully dried and inspected to ensure they are ready to be reinstalled into the computer.

All other liquid-exposed parts are thoroughly cleaned and dried

All the remaining internal laptop parts that do not contain any electronic circuits are thoroughly cleaned and dried to ensure they are prepared for reinstallation in the laptop.

Laptop reassembled together and checked

Evaluation of data recovery

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Get in touch today!
Call or text to (425) 553-0555
Located in Lynnwood, WA

Operating Hours
Weekdays - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm 
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Liquid Damage Repair Service PC and Mac Laptops

What steps should be taken after a liquid spill on a laptop?

One Laptop Tech provides liquid damage repair service for Apple Mac, Alienware, Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, Razer, Samsung, Toshiba, and other brands.

Why it is crucial to clean up right away?

Examples of liquid-induced corrosion

Check out these photos to see the impact of spilled liquid on circuit boards when it's not cleaned up immediately.

This MacBook experienced a liquid spill some time ago, but unfortunately, it wasn't cleaned up promptly. As a result, the motherboard is now covered in extensive corrosion, making the chances of successfully salvaging this laptop much lower.

This is what happens when a laptop gets spilled with a sugary drink or milk - a thick layer of residue forms around the components, leading to corrosion and hindering their proper functioning. It is important to clean properly right away to prevent that from happening.

Laptop motherboards are equipped with various connectors for cables. However, if any liquid manages to enter one of these connectors, it can lead to significant damage as the liquid causes a permanent short circuit in the connector's pins.

Another MacBook motherboard experienced liquid damage. Although the laptop initially worked without any cleaning, corrosion eventually caused the motherboard components to fail, resulting in the laptop not turning on.

Examples of corrosion cleanup before and after

Here are some images showcasing before and after cleanup examples. We used an ultrasonic cleaner along with special electronics-safe chemicals to clean up the damaged circuit boards. Take a look!

The liquid hit the motherboard right where the screen backlight chip was located, causing corrosion that affected the circuit and made the laptop backlight stop working.

Check out this picture of the backlight chip after giving the motherboard a thorough cleaning in an ultrasonic bath. The transformation is pretty amazing, right? The laptop's backlight is now working perfectly again thanks to the cleaning process.

Look at this motherboard circuit - it's completely damaged! The corrosion is so severe that the capacitors are barely visible. Some might argue that cleaning up corrosion like this is impossible.

After undergoing the ultrasonic bath, the circuit appears completely rejuvenated. It didn't require any re-soldering at all! The sooner we clean up damaged circuit boards, the better the results!

Our procedure for performing liquid spill cleanup

The damaged laptop completely taken apart

To assess the extent of the damage, it is essential to completely disassemble the laptop and examine all the affected components. All circuit boards need to be taken out for inspection on both sides because frequently the damage is found on the side that is not visible until the part is removed.

All circuit boards are carefully inspected under a microscope

Circuit boards that have been damaged are cleaned

All circuit boards that have been damaged undergo a thorough cleaning process in the ultrasonic cleaner using special electronics-safe chemicals. Once the cleaning is finished, the circuit boards are carefully dried and inspected to ensure they are ready to be reinstalled into the computer.

All other liquid-exposed parts are thoroughly cleaned and dried

All the remaining internal laptop parts that do not contain any electronic circuits are thoroughly cleaned and dried to ensure they are prepared for reinstallation in the laptop.

Laptop reassembled together and checked

Evaluation of data recovery

One Laptop Tech reviews

Check out what my customers have to say - don't just take my word for it!

Get in touch today!Call or text to (425) 553-0555Located in Lynnwood, WA

Operating HoursWeekdays - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Liquid Damage Repair Service
PC and Mac Laptops

Get in touch today!
Call or text to (425) 553-0555
Located in Lynnwood, WA

Operating Hours
Weekdays - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm 
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am to 6:00pm