A Cautionary Tale: How I Handled a Mid-Night Drink Disaster with My PC

It’s 2:00 AM, and the last thing you want is to spill a drink into your precious computer. However, life often throws us curveballs! Recently, I faced a situation that I hope others can learn from.

While I was sound asleep, I accidentally knocked over my cup, which toppled onto my keyboard. Most of the liquid splashed onto the floor, but unfortunately, some managed to seep into my PC. Upon waking, my heart sank as I realized the potential damage. Acting quickly, I turned off the power supply and unplugged the system to prevent further issues.

Given the late hour, I decided to remove the components and let them dry outside on my balcony, where the temperature was a warm 30 degrees Celsius. Having invested both time and money into building my computer, the thought of losing everything was incredibly distressing.

With this disaster looming over me, I faced a pressing question: what should I do next? Although I’m no expert, my instinct was to disassemble the entire system piece by piece, including the CPU and motherboard, to ensure each component dried thoroughly before reassembling.

The next morning, with a heavy heart but determined focus, I began the disassembly. The process revealed a few droplets on the backplate of the motherboard and metal covers of my TUF Gaming B650M, but thankfully, the inside was largely clean. I took extra precautions, ordering 400ml of WMD89 for a thorough cleaning and purchased some extra caution to ensure my GPU, which was still under warranty, remained undamaged.

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered support and advice. Your guidance made a challenging situation feel more manageable. While I did lose the warranty on my power supply, the situation could have been much worse.

In closing, I’ve learned to be more cautious around my beloved devices, especially as I eagerly await the release of GTA 6! If you ever find yourself in a similar predicament, remember that quick action and disassembly might save the day! Stay safe, and may your PC always be spill-free!