Topic: I spilled beef with broccoli sauce on my computer and now it won't turn on
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU started this discussion 14 years ago #22,068
This is potentially the most expensive Chinese food I've ever ordered. Will my computer ever turn on? Stay tuned to find out.
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Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 59 seconds later, 1 minute after the original post[^] [v] #348,252
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Pic related.Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 50 seconds later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #348,256
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #348,258
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 15 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #348,259
@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
"Thanks KL you really helped me out."
-No person ever in the history of the world
"Thanks KL you really helped me out."
-No person ever in the history of the world
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 22 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #348,260
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@OP
We're going to need pics.
We're going to need pics.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 34 seconds later, 23 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #348,262
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beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc replied with this 14 years ago, 42 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #348,269
Will it turn on now? I think it's important to try it right away.
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #348,270
@previous (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
10 Mile disagree.
Liquids are far more conductive then the dried STUFF Sauce probably has some vinegar in it as well which makes it even more conductive (acid) Dry and evaporates. Wet is NEVER the way to go with electrical anything.
10 Mile disagree.
Liquids are far more conductive then the dried STUFF Sauce probably has some vinegar in it as well which makes it even more conductive (acid) Dry and evaporates. Wet is NEVER the way to go with electrical anything.
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #348,271
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 9 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #348,272
For example from the link
What To Do When It Happens
If such dire circumstances occur, don’t panic! But at the same time, don’t underestimate the damage that inaction can cause. First, immediately turn off the computer if it was on when the spill happened. If the computer was off, do not, whatever you do, turn the computer on to check if it still works; the most important factor in reacting to liquid damage is to make sure no electricity powers through the machine, so turning the computer on is basically the worst thing you can do. Immediately unplug the power adapter, and if your computer is one where the battery is easily removable, do that quickly.
How To Proceed
From here, you’re playing the waiting game. Depending on how much liquid is involved, it would not be overcautious to wait a week or longer to try turning on your computer again. However, because of how carefully manufactured and tightly-fit computer components are, air doesn’t circulate to a lot of places inside, so water droplets can sit for weeks without evaporating. Some recommend sitting your computer in rice, which dries up water much faster (like putting a few grains of rice in a salt container to keep moisture from hardening it). However, having grains of rice in your computer can cause it’s own myriad problems.
What To Do When It Happens
If such dire circumstances occur, don’t panic! But at the same time, don’t underestimate the damage that inaction can cause. First, immediately turn off the computer if it was on when the spill happened. If the computer was off, do not, whatever you do, turn the computer on to check if it still works; the most important factor in reacting to liquid damage is to make sure no electricity powers through the machine, so turning the computer on is basically the worst thing you can do. Immediately unplug the power adapter, and if your computer is one where the battery is easily removable, do that quickly.
How To Proceed
From here, you’re playing the waiting game. Depending on how much liquid is involved, it would not be overcautious to wait a week or longer to try turning on your computer again. However, because of how carefully manufactured and tightly-fit computer components are, air doesn’t circulate to a lot of places inside, so water droplets can sit for weeks without evaporating. Some recommend sitting your computer in rice, which dries up water much faster (like putting a few grains of rice in a salt container to keep moisture from hardening it). However, having grains of rice in your computer can cause it’s own myriad problems.
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #348,273
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #348,274
@previous (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
Yes I know the URL looks a bit on the risky side. Left-click is an IT solutions company specializing in Mac, Windows and Linux. Based not far from where Fake Anon is located.
Yes I know the URL looks a bit on the risky side. Left-click is an IT solutions company specializing in Mac, Windows and Linux. Based not far from where Fake Anon is located.
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 33 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,275
@348,272 (F)
> Some recommend sitting your computer in rice
Problem: I spilled broccoli and beef on my computer.
The solution: add rice
Hilarious.
> Some recommend sitting your computer in rice
Problem: I spilled broccoli and beef on my computer.
The solution: add rice
Hilarious.
beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,276
I'm praying to Jesus for your computer's recovery, Mark. Please keep us updated!!
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,277
@348,275 (E)
Yea that is a bit over the top and besides Chinese food usually comes with rice.
What I do and have done this many times over the years. Open up electronics and dry off with clean towels. Then its a slow process and I use 100 Proof Vodka, and with towels and cue tips clean clean and dry dry. Bright light and close inspection and let dry because you cannot see moisture under IC's.
Sometimes it works and other times requires trouble shooting. With power on you end up with possible arcs that leave a conductive carbon trail. If you cannot see it you cannot clean it.
If it does not work you get to drink the remaining Vodka.
Yea that is a bit over the top and besides Chinese food usually comes with rice.
What I do and have done this many times over the years. Open up electronics and dry off with clean towels. Then its a slow process and I use 100 Proof Vodka, and with towels and cue tips clean clean and dry dry. Bright light and close inspection and let dry because you cannot see moisture under IC's.
Sometimes it works and other times requires trouble shooting. With power on you end up with possible arcs that leave a conductive carbon trail. If you cannot see it you cannot clean it.
If it does not work you get to drink the remaining Vodka.
Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,280
It's not bad advice. I have used the rice trick on a few mobile phones with mostly positive results. But yeah, usually you want to add the rice directly to the brocolli and beef.
@previous (F)
> you get to drink the remaining Vodka.
This is good advice too. Leaving the device in a disassembled heap after cleaning while you drunk dial your ex-girlfriends and then pass out watching some movie you would otherwise never get to see is actually a good way to stop fiddling with the thing long enough for it to properly dry.
@previous (F)
> you get to drink the remaining Vodka.
This is good advice too. Leaving the device in a disassembled heap after cleaning while you drunk dial your ex-girlfriends and then pass out watching some movie you would otherwise never get to see is actually a good way to stop fiddling with the thing long enough for it to properly dry.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,282
@348,276 (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
May Allah's mercy smile upon you.
@previous (E)
That seems oddly specific. I'm glad you got that off your chest.
May Allah's mercy smile upon you.
@previous (E)
That seems oddly specific. I'm glad you got that off your chest.
Ks !KansasxqvM joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,283
@OP
1. Was the computer on at the time?
2. If so, did you shut it down or did it turn off itself?
3. Laptop or desktop?
1. Was the computer on at the time?
2. If so, did you shut it down or did it turn off itself?
3. Laptop or desktop?
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,284
Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,285
@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
Well since you shut it off there is still hope. Give it like 48 hrs to dry and then try to turn it on. Open it up and put it in front of a fan or something in the meantime. Or use rice, that works too, but is most effective when the container is hella airtight. Good luck.
Also, take it apart as much as you can, even if that just means taking the battery out.
Well since you shut it off there is still hope. Give it like 48 hrs to dry and then try to turn it on. Open it up and put it in front of a fan or something in the meantime. Or use rice, that works too, but is most effective when the container is hella airtight. Good luck.
Also, take it apart as much as you can, even if that just means taking the battery out.
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Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 20 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,290
If you have any of those little bags of silica dessicant beads that are usually packaged with electronics and shoes, (I usually eat the ones I get, but you might have some lying around somewhere.) then you might consider putting that in an airtight container with your open, dissasembled laptop for a while.
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 50 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,297
I knocked over a glass of water on my gaming rig. That feeling fucking sucks man.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,302
@previous (H)
The worst part of this whole thing is that the beef with broccoli was like 70% vegetables and 30% beef. I'm never ordering that again.
The worst part of this whole thing is that the beef with broccoli was like 70% vegetables and 30% beef. I'm never ordering that again.
Anonymous C replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,304
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 26 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,305
@348,274 (F)
> specializing in Mac, Windows and Linux.
That's practically everything. They specialize in everything.
That's not really specializing.
> specializing in Mac, Windows and Linux.
That's practically everything. They specialize in everything.
That's not really specializing.
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@348,311 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
Actually one reason Chinese are so healthy is because its mostly veggies with a tiny bit of meat. At least in USA its Beef. In China Rat is more feasible.
All that liquid has Soy sauce which as you know is Salty and Salt is one hell of a conductor. Even though most of the parts were made in China, they do not consider Chinese food part of a computers diet.
Actually one reason Chinese are so healthy is because its mostly veggies with a tiny bit of meat. At least in USA its Beef. In China Rat is more feasible.
All that liquid has Soy sauce which as you know is Salty and Salt is one hell of a conductor. Even though most of the parts were made in China, they do not consider Chinese food part of a computers diet.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 38 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,344
find out next
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 25 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,349
This should be the fate of all who eat broccoli. Universal fucking justice!
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 14 years ago, 51 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #348,354
@348,262 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
True. The guy had an unhealthy fixation on scooters.
@348,276 (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
> Jesus
I thought you were a Muslim now?
True. The guy had an unhealthy fixation on scooters.
@348,276 (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
> Jesus
I thought you were a Muslim now?
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beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc replied with this 14 years ago, 14 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #348,544
Any update, OP?
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Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 15 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #348,550
@348,544 (beckyderp !CaTLdYmooc)
I'm not going to turn it on until Wednesday. I'm playing it safe from now on.
I'm not going to turn it on until Wednesday. I'm playing it safe from now on.
Anonymous F replied with this 14 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #348,555
@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
Guessing that worst case you use a mouse. I have cleaned several track pads-balls but only from topside with alcohol. Old mouse popping ball out to clean - never did see anything Chinese but sure could have been.
Guessing that worst case you use a mouse. I have cleaned several track pads-balls but only from topside with alcohol. Old mouse popping ball out to clean - never did see anything Chinese but sure could have been.