What could happen if i spilled liquid on my gpu?

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

So what could happen if some dropps fall on my gpu? And does the liquid matter like water coke booze? P.S happened to me 2 times but i was just wondering.

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Its varies.
If its water and the card was not powered and you leave it to air dry for 2-3 days there shouldnt be an issue.
If it was powered it could short.
Other liquids can leave residual material behind.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

coke?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Take some high percentage (95+) alcohol and clean it off, then let it air dry. Use lint free cloths, get them wet, but not dripping.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Well that happened 2 days ago and now its still working should i do it anyway?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

I would still clean it, though its still working its just peace of mind knowing there is no sugar on the card.
You dont have to worry much if its working though, just make sure theres no gunk.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

What could happen? I have 3 drops on the msi plastic logo and maybe one or two on the main gpu board

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

They can cause shorts, thats really the only danger to the board. Since it works now this is far less likely but the chance is still there.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

can i clean it with water? And can i see if there is still sugar?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

You should only use the alcohol, water would case the same issues coke would.
The way to see if there is any left, is just that. If you dont physically see it, its probably not there.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Can i touch it if i see if its gunk?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Yes, just make sure the power is off, you can touch around to see, it wont harm anything.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Will do! Still gosh why i am so clumsy... So what alcohol should i use?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Any 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol, you can usually get it online or from places like walgreens.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Hm can the warranty cove if it burns or something?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

It wont burn, its the safest way to do it. The warranty wont cover it because there was already liquid there, theres nothing to worry about.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Nothing? Not sure if sarcastic or

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Not being sarcastic haha, isopropyl wont damage components because it evaporates so quickly, and cleanly.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Well i can't do that but what is the change of shock?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Low since its already running.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 27, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Thanks! And one more question(maybe sounds stupid) Can it affect my performance by fps etc? For example i get 90 fps in far cry 3 can i get with 20-30 lower cause of that accident?

Gam3r01 · Jul 27, 2014

Not likely, if the card was damaged it might, but it wouldnt start if it was damaged.

Denis Stoikovski · Jul 28, 2014

Gam3r01 :

Okay,well im not sure if there was coke drops on the gpu board i saw only 3 on the msi plastic,so i unplugged everything and with my finger i i touched the gpu board(is this bad/ i mean could it harm it?) then the gpu stayed 15 hrs before 1 hour i used hair blower started the pc and for now all is fine.

What could happen if i spilled liquid on my gpu?

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