Liquid causes corrosion on the logic board within hours, and the damage keeps spreading even if the Mac seems to work. The sooner it is opened up and cleaned, the better the chances of a full repair and of keeping your files.
What to do straight away
- Unplug the charger and hold the power button to switch the Mac off
- Don’t try to turn it on again to check it
- Don’t use a hairdryer or put it in rice
- Turn it upside down in a tent shape and bring it in as soon as you can
What we do
- Strip down and ultrasonic clean of the logic board
- Chip-level repair of corroded components
- Keyboard, trackpad, screen or battery replacement where liquid reached them
- Data recovery first, if the files matter most
We diagnose the fault on the bench and agree the price with you before any work starts. Many repairs are finished the same day when parts are in stock, and all come with a 3-month warranty.
Questions we get asked
My MacBook still works after the spill. Should I still bring it in?
Yes. Corrosion takes days or weeks to cause failures, and by then it is more expensive to repair. A clean straight away costs less.
Does AppleCare cover liquid damage?
Only as accidental damage with an excess. We can usually repair it for less, and we give you a price first.
Book online, bring it in or call us
Book online in two minutes, or walk in to The Willows, Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm. We look at the fault and give you a price before any work starts.