Troubleshooting a Liquid-Damaged Laptop: Is It the Battery or the Port?
Recently, a concerning situation arose when my girlfriend accidentally spilled a drink on her Asus Zephyrus G14 laptop. Thankfully, she acted quickly and I was able to help clean up the mess before any significant damage was done. I removed the battery, dabbed the liquid with microfiber cloths, and even used toothpicks along with isopropyl alcohol to eliminate any remaining residue. However, upon attempting to reattach the battery to the motherboard, I heard an unusual sound (please excuse the background noise in the video I recorded).
Now, I’m left wondering whether the issue lies with the battery, the motherboard port, or possibly both. Given my experience with general computer repair, I’m familiar with basic troubleshooting but have yet to tackle a situation quite like this one.
I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice from those who may have encountered a similar issue. Is this situation fixable? What steps should I follow next? Your guidance would be invaluable as I work through this challenge. Thank you in advance!
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