Won’t turn on or charge
No power, intermittent startup or charging problems after liquid exposure.
Apple MacBook Liquid Damage Repair & Windows Liquid Damage Repair
MacBook and Laptop Water Damage Repair
Spilled water, coffee or another liquid on your laptop? Prompt assessment can help limit further damage. TECHWERX assesses MacBook and Windows laptop liquid damage and explains cleaning, component repair and data options after inspection.
Board-level inspectionWe assess corrosion and affected components before recommending work.
Cleaning and repair optionsCleaning or micro-soldering may be suitable depending on the device condition.
Data handled carefullyRecovery depends on the fault and device; it cannot be guaranteed.
What to do now
1. Turn it off. Shut down the laptop as soon as you can. If it is already off, leave it off.
2. Disconnect power and accessories. Unplug the charger and connected devices if it is safe to do so.
3. Do not charge or restart it. Avoid rice, hairdryers, heaters and other attempts to dry it; these can cause further damage.
4. Arrange an assessment promptly. Keep the laptop still and dry on the outside while you contact us. Do not shake it or try to open the case.
Liquid damage repair and assessment
Liquid can cause corrosion or short circuits in the logic board, battery, keyboard and other components. The damage may continue even after the outside appears dry. We inspect the device and discuss the likely options and quote before repair work begins.
Possible repair steps
Depending on the model and condition, service may involve disassembly, inspection and cleaning of affected components, component-level micro-soldering, and testing of repaired functions. Not every device or board can be restored, and replacement parts may be needed.
Data recovery is assessed separately where possible. We cannot guarantee that files can be recovered, especially where storage or the logic board has been severely damaged.
Liquid damage symptoms we assess
A device can appear to work at first and develop faults later. Contact us if you notice any of these signs after a spill.
Keyboard, trackpad or ports affected
Keys or trackpad behaving unpredictably, or USB-C and other ports no longer working correctly.
Display, heat or restart issues
Screen or backlight faults, unusual heat, unexpected shutdowns or repeated restarts.
How an assessment works
1. Inspection
We identify the laptop model and inspect the device and affected areas for liquid damage.
2. Findings and quote
We explain the condition, repairability, likely risks and costs before proceeding.
3. Approved repair and testing
With your approval, we carry out suitable cleaning or repair work and test the functions addressed.
Getting your laptop to us
Mail-in service
Pack your laptop securely and send it to:
TECHWERX
PO Box 471
Mornington VIC 3931
Include your contact details and a short description of the spill and symptoms. Please do not send a wet device without contacting us first.
Collection or onsite service
Free collection is limited to within 10 km of the Mornington office. Cheltenham service is mail-in or onsite only.
Onsite service beyond 20 km attracts a $25 travel fee. Contact us to confirm availability and any applicable fee before booking.
Mornington workshop drop-offs are by arrangement.
Need urgent liquid damage advice?
Call us with your laptop model, what was spilled and when it happened. Keep the device switched off while arranging an assessment.
More device repairs at TECHWERX
Windows laptops and PCs
Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI and selected Microsoft Surface devices.
Windows laptop repair services →Samsung Galaxy
Screen, battery, charging and other hardware fault assessments for supported models.
Samsung phone and tablet repairs →iPhone and iPad
Screen, battery, charging, camera and other hardware repairs for supported devices.
iPhone and iPad repairs →