my brother spilled water on his cd almost year old blackbook. he sent it in for repairs and they quoted the cost to repair at about $700. He asked me what he should do. My thoughts were to spend a little extra money and get a new c2d macbook with a student discount. what do you guys think? Also, can applecare be transferred to the new computer? can the water damaged one be sold? could i fix it for much cheaper?
Thanks for any advice.
Okay, that sucks.
A couple of questions first;
1) Was the computer off, or turned off immediately after the water was dumped on it.
2) Did you attempt to turn it on before insuring that all of the components were dried out. (that can take a few days depending on the relative humidity)
3) If you answered yes to question 1 and no to question 2 then you might still be able to get it running again.
Follow the following steps.
1) Dismantled the entire computer/
2) Clean all of the connectors, logic boards and key board connections with isopropyl alcohol.
3) Allow the alcohol to dry off completely, it should just about be instantaneous.
4) Reassemble
5) Power on and assume the prayer position.
I've fixed a couple of electronic devices that have been accidently submerged doing the above steps and the units have always worked afterwards. I can't (obviously) guarantee that the above mentioned system will work for you, but if it is going to cost 700 to fix the problem anyway, what have you got to loose?
Sopranino
Its worth something for the case, even if all the components are dead.