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Need help!!!! Water

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:52 am
by thnkpdrox
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 :(((

Itouch ftw.

Re: Need help!!!! Water

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:18 am
by Harryc
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

Re: Need help!!!! Water

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:30 pm
by thnkpdrox
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.

Re: Need help!!!! Water

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:36 pm
by Harryc
thnkpdrox wrote:Doesnt that void warranty?
Only if you break something :)