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Liquid Cooling Leak

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  • Water Cooling
  • Computers
  • Motherboards
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August 19, 2014 8:13:31 PM

As I was replacing my computer's motherboard, my Thermaltake Bigwater A80 leaked all over my computer just as I was installing the radiator. The only components that were inside the case at the time was my CPU, GPU, and RAM.

The majority of the spillage fell on the top left hand corner of the motherboard, while my computer was laying on it's side; spilling the coolant all over my table. Once I spotted that it was leaking, I quickly took the cooler out, and the components along with it.

I placed my CPU , GPU, RAM and Motherboard, and put them all out on a paper towel to dry off. I am not sure if the spilled coolant was distilled water or not. It was clear, and odorless. However, it felt like a lubricant. I'm unsure onto what to do now. If anybody can give me advice on how to redeem these parts, I would be forever thankful.


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August 19, 2014 8:25:32 PM

Make sure it dries out completely. Because it feels like a lubricant (oily I'm guessing), I would wipe off the mobo, and any other parts it spilled on, with a lint free (anti static) rag or swab and 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol (make sure it's not mixed with water).
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August 20, 2014 7:23:52 PM

I cleaned the motherboard with rubbing alcohol, and placed a fan nearby for 24 hours. Once everything was dry, I plugged everything back in, and to my surprise, it works.
Thank you for the help. :) 
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