My laptop got wet while it was on. Can it be saved?
Power plus liquid can cause short circuits that damage the motherboard. Acting fast gives the best chance of recovery.
Treat this as urgent. Stop using it the way it is and get it to a technician as soon as you can.
Does this sound like yours?
- Yes, I tried to switch it on
- It was already on when the liquid got in
What usually causes it
- Short circuits from moisture on live parts
- Motherboard damage
- Failure of parts such as memory, graphics or the charging circuit
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Switch it off now: hold the power button until it shuts down
- Unplug it
- Remove the battery if it comes out easily
Please don't
- Don't try to switch it on again
- Don't charge it
- Every attempt to power it on can add damage
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
Bring it in now, and tell us exactly what happened. It helps us recover as much as possible. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Want more detail? Read our guide: Liquid spilled on my laptop: what to do in the first 10 minutes.
Questions people ask
My laptop got wet while it was on. Can it be saved?
Power plus liquid can cause short circuits that damage the motherboard. Acting fast gives the best chance of recovery. The most common causes are: short circuits from moisture on live parts; motherboard damage; failure of parts such as memory, graphics or the charging circuit.
What can I safely check myself?
Switch it off now: hold the power button until it shuts down. Unplug it. Remove the battery if it comes out easily.
What should I avoid doing?
Don't try to switch it on again. Don't charge it. Every attempt to power it on can add damage.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
