G Geraint98 Reputable Apr 5, 2014 32 0 4,530 May 20, 2014 #1 So as the stupid person i am, i just got my motherboard wet while building my pc. It was not plugged in so is it still possible to dry the motherboard and have no effect or will the motherboard still work?
So as the stupid person i am, i just got my motherboard wet while building my pc. It was not plugged in so is it still possible to dry the motherboard and have no effect or will the motherboard still work?
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,770 18,133 184,590 May 20, 2014 #2 Wet with what? How much? Where? You could use canned air, gently, to speed up the process. But let it dry thoroughly. Like a day or two. Upvote 0 Downvote
Wet with what? How much? Where? You could use canned air, gently, to speed up the process. But let it dry thoroughly. Like a day or two.
nuts32605 Distinguished Dec 5, 2011 158 0 18,710 May 20, 2014 #3 Hit it with a hair dryer, then flip it upside down (in case water got in the slots) and let dry over some paper towels or cardboard. Upvote 0 Downvote
Hit it with a hair dryer, then flip it upside down (in case water got in the slots) and let dry over some paper towels or cardboard.
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,770 18,133 184,590 May 20, 2014 #4 nuts32605 : Hit it with a hair dryer, then flip it upside down (in case water got in the slots) and let dry over some paper towels or cardboard. 'Wet with what' has an impact on how to clean. Wet with water? OK Wet from a can of Coke? Big difference. Hair dryer may make it worse. Upvote 0 Downvote
nuts32605 : Hit it with a hair dryer, then flip it upside down (in case water got in the slots) and let dry over some paper towels or cardboard. 'Wet with what' has an impact on how to clean. Wet with water? OK Wet from a can of Coke? Big difference. Hair dryer may make it worse.
nuts32605 Distinguished Dec 5, 2011 158 0 18,710 May 20, 2014 #5 If he got Coke on it, I'd say swab with isopropyl alcohol. Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,770 18,133 184,590 May 20, 2014 #6 nuts32605 : If he got Coke on it, I'd say swab with isopropyl alcohol. And as we don't know what, or exactly where, or how much.... Upvote 0 Downvote
nuts32605 : If he got Coke on it, I'd say swab with isopropyl alcohol. And as we don't know what, or exactly where, or how much....