Spilled Liquid on your MacBook? Do this first
The first few minutes matter most. Liquid itself is rarely the problem; corrosion that builds up afterwards is.
✔ Do
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Hold the power button (or Touch ID) until it shuts down
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Unplug the charger and all accessories
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Wipe the outside and keep it closed or tented to drain
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Bring it in as soon as possible
✖ Don't
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Don't turn it on or plug in the charger to test
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Don't use a hairdryer or heater
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Don't put it in rice
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Don't keep using it because it seems fine
Still working after a spill? Switch it off anyway. Liquid can sit under the keyboard and around the board and corrode components over the following days.
Common MacBook liquid damage symptoms
Won't turn on or charge
No chime or lights, or the charging indicator doesn't respond.
Restarts & shutdowns
Random reboots, freezing or a restart loop.
Keyboard or trackpad faults
Sticky or dead keys, ghost typing, trackpad not clicking.
Port & Touch ID issues
USB-C ports dead, Touch ID or sound not working.
Display problems
Lines, flickering, dim backlight or black screen.
Delayed failure
Worked after the spill, then died later due to corrosion.
How we repair a water damaged MacBook
1
Free diagnosis
We check for liquid contact, test power and charging, and give you a quote before any work begins.
2
Disassembly & cleaning
We remove the logic board and inspect under magnification for corrosion and shorts.
3
Clean & Repair
Ultrasonic cleaning and micro-soldering to replace failed components on the board.
4
Testing & return
We test charging, display, keyboard, trackpad, ports, Wi-Fi and sound before handover.
Minimum service charge: A basic cleaning and inspection carries a minimum charge. This covers opening the laptop, cleaning the board and testing it. If repairs or replacement parts are needed, we’ll quote them separately and only proceed with your approval.
MacBook data recovery after liquid damage
Most modern MacBooks have the SSD soldered to the logic board and use hardware encryption. This means your data can usually only be recovered by repairing the board, not by moving a drive to another machine. We assess this during diagnosis and tell you honestly what is possible. If you have a Time Machine or iCloud backup, tell us.
Part | Typical liquid damage |
|---|---|
Touch ID, speakers, Wi-Fi | Sensor, sound or wireless failures |
Battery & USB-C ports | Not charging, corroded port pins |
Display | Lines, backlight failure, dark patches |
Keyboard / trackpad | Sticky, dead or misfiring keys, trackpad faults |
Logic board | Corrosion, shorts, failed charging and power circuits |
Why Choose us for laptop water damage repair?
Component-level repair
We aim to repair the fault, not just replace the whole board.
Transparent pricing
You approve the quote before repair starts.
Data stays private
Your files are never accessed beyond what is needed for testing.
Air, Pro & older models
Intel and Apple silicon / M Series MacBooks.
What affects the cost?
Type of liquid, time since the spill, how far corrosion has spread, laptop model and parts needed. Early drop-off is usually cheaper than waiting.
Also see our laptop water damage repair page for other brands.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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