I spilled water on my laptop. What should I do?
You did the right thing by not switching it on. Time matters now: the longer liquid stays inside, the more corrosion forms.
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?
- No, I switched it off straight away
What usually causes it
- Liquid on the motherboard or keyboard
- Corrosion starting on the circuit board
- Short-circuit risk if switched on
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Keep it switched off. Don't try to turn it on
- If it's a laptop, leave the lid open in a tent shape so liquid can drain
Please don't
- Don't use a hair dryer; it pushes liquid further in
- Don't put it in rice; it wastes precious time
- Don't charge it
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
Bring it in as soon as possible. The sooner we clean it, the better the chances. 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
I spilled water on my laptop. What should I do?
You did the right thing by not switching it on. Time matters now: the longer liquid stays inside, the more corrosion forms. The most common causes are: liquid on the motherboard or keyboard; corrosion starting on the circuit board; short-circuit risk if switched on.
What can I safely check myself?
Keep it switched off. Don't try to turn it on. If it's a laptop, leave the lid open in a tent shape so liquid can drain.
What should I avoid doing?
Don't use a hair dryer; it pushes liquid further in. Don't put it in rice; it wastes precious time. Don't charge it.
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.
