computer spills

Last week I told you about my friend who spilled tea on her MacBook Pro. After the spill the computer wouldn't turn on, and she feared the worst. I told her to remove the battery and seal it in a bag of rice, which she did. Four days later she took the computer out, replaced the battery, plugged in the computer, and hoped for the best. I'm happy to report it turned on! So far, so good; she hasn't noticed any problems.

Thanks for all of your helpful advice on the matter. It seems like my friend was very lucky this time around, and her first question to me as soon as she knew it was working was, "Where can I get a good case for the computer?" To read a roundup of your best advice and comments, or to comment yourself if you've experienced the same thing and have some advice to share, read more

I got this frantic text from a friend last night: "I just spilled tea on my MacBook Pro and now it won't turn on. I think it's gone." While my initial reaction was the same as hers (cry), I instinctively told her to take out the battery (which hadn't gotten wet), dry off the laptop as much as she could, and pop the whole thing in a bag of rice. I know more than a few BlackBerrys and iPhones that have been saved this way. I've never heard of a laptop in a bag of rice coming out unscathed, though. Have you? Or do you have any other tips? She's planning on leaving it in the bag to dry for a few days, but she's worried it may be too late. Please share any helpful success stories!

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