Need help!!!! Water

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Need help!!!! Water

#1 Post by thnkpdrox » Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:52 am

I just spilled water on my t400. Lower left side near touchbad. It was plugged in. It turned off after 10 seconds. Fml! Any advice? I hope it will work inmorning :(((

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Re: Need help!!!! Water

#2 Post by Harryc » Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:18 am

Disassemble everything down to the systemboard, then use the Kon-Tiki method, then let it dry several days before reassembly -
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=55525

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Re: Need help!!!! Water

#3 Post by thnkpdrox » Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:30 pm

Doesnt that void warranty? It wasn't a lot of water,like 1/8-1/4 of a cup. Anyway, I'll try letting it dry for 24-48 hours.

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Re: Need help!!!! Water

#4 Post by Harryc » Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:36 pm

thnkpdrox wrote:Doesnt that void warranty?
Only if you break something :)

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