Assessing Water Damage: Is My Surface Laptop Studio Salvageable?
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to get your insights on a concerning issue I’ve encountered with my Surface Laptop Studio after an unfortunate incident involving water exposure. While transporting it in my backpack, some water leaked onto the device. Upon discovering the mishap, I promptly dried the exterior and left the laptop powered off overnight to allow any moisture to evaporate.
The following morning, however, when I attempted to power it up, the device displayed the Windows logo briefly before shutting down again. Not wanting to risk further damage, I decided to investigate further. Upon opening the laptop, I found droplets of water on the motherboard and near the battery cable connection. I disconnected the battery for safety and inspected the components more closely.
The situation had me worried, especially since I was uncertain how wet it had become overnight. I noticed some corrosion on the motherboard in a specific area, and I took the initiative to clean it gently using a cotton swab and 91% isopropyl alcohol, which was the only cleaning agent I had on hand.
At this point, I’m uncertain about the extent of the damage or whether my laptop can be repaired. I would greatly appreciate any guidance or suggestions on potential next steps I could take to salvage my device. What are your thoughts on the chances of recovery or any methods I could use to improve the situation? Thank you for your help!
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