Is There Any Hope for My Water-Damaged Laptop?

If you’ve ever faced the unfortunate situation of water damage to your electronic devices, you know just how daunting recovery can be. I recently encountered a similar crisis with my HP TPN-F102 laptop, which took an unexpected plunge into a toolbox filled with water. While I managed to save my PlayStation 3 consoles due to their upright position, my laptop was not so fortunate.

After thoroughly cleaning the device with 91% isopropyl alcohol in hopes of reviving it, I discovered it would only show a white LED on the charging indicator when plugged in. However, as soon as the Astek audio light illuminated, the laptop would power cycle—turning off and then attempting to restart. During this cycle, the charge LED would change to orange before shutting down again. This troubling pattern left me pondering if there’s any possibility of salvaging my data or if it’s time to cut my losses.

At this point, I’m torn between seeking professional help to recover the hard drive or simply accepting the loss. I would genuinely appreciate any advice from those who have faced a similar predicament. Is it worth sending the laptop to a specialist, or should I just focus on the Data Recovery process?

Thank you for any insights or suggestions you may have!