Computer Hope
Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: mimi21 on July 04, 2012, 08:26:56 PM
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I have a Sony Vaio and a couple of days ago I accidentally spilled soup on the touchpad while it was on. I removed the battery and left it drying, then I took it to a technician and told me that the motherboard was rusty. It turn on but the screen stays black. Is it completely fried? What can I do?
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What kind of soup ? ?
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Chikn soup, why?
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Just an attempt at lightening things up...
Depending on how long it sat like that he may very well be correct...
Did he give you a price on the replacement ?
At any rate i would immediately remove the hard drive so you at least have a chance of saving rhe data...
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NO, he didn't but do I have to buy a new computer or just replace the motherboard?
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Thats why i asked if he gave you a price...only you can decide that...
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My advice would be. Given this statement by your "technician' "told me that the motherboard was rusty." that unless this was not the 1st instance of spilling some liquid on the laptop i would steer well clear of that particular technician. His portrayal of the cause and effect of the liquid incursion into the innards of the computer significantly exaggerates the process of oxidization. If you have the patience i would suggest you, within the limits of your ability, remove all covers/doors/access ports on the computer as well as any easily removable inner components and then give the unit time to dry (could be a couple of weeks). If you decide to use a device for accelerated drying such as a hair dryer. Use caution and use it only on low speed and hold it at least 2 feet away. If the Gods be kind and smile on you you may recover the computer. Competent repair shops can do this service but will need to be measured against the cost and possible negative result.good luck,truenorth