Megan'sTouch 23875 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 I have a MacBook Pro. I spilled soup on it. I unscrewed the back of the computer and dried it out. The computer is working fine but the battery is not. I need to have it plugged in 100% of the time for it to work. I do not want to take it in to the Apple Store or have any technician look at it. Call me paranoid, but I don't want the potential of anyone seeing my CERB activities and whatnot. I want to fix this myself. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinytim 100 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 Do you know of anyone that has a MacBook pro? If so, try their battery to see if it will work in yours....if it does, then all you need is a new battery. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 Not sounding glib Megan, but it just may be the battery is shot from being wet and it needs to be replaced. The good thing is your computer is still working, albeit plugged in. Don't know if that helps RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Goldfinger 2287 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 You could order a new battery ? or buy one at the apple store ? http://www.apple.com/ca/batteries/replacements.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado17 12689 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 it could be still wet around the battery try taking it out and drying it off i have to plug my laptop in all the time but i know the battery is done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 Your battery is possibly hooped, but as stupid as it sounds, throw it in a bag of rice and leave it for a day or two. Suck out the moisture. Very common thing to do for cel phones when they get wet and seems to work sometimes.... and yes I know it sounds ridiculous ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big sugar 100 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 Pls call 6137903838 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megan'sTouch 23875 Report post Posted August 30, 2011 A few people have told me to take out the battery and dry it, but here is a huge warning sticker 'do not remove battery' on it!! Why is that? What will happen if I break the tape and remove it? Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toine 30556 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 What will happen if I break the tape and remove it?Posted via Mobile Device Steve Jobs will be really sad? Nah, shouldn't be a problem. Youtube here on macbook pro 17'', and many others...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42qcvlftmcM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satin 1237 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 Megan, see my PM to you... XXX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 It should probably be said that doing any of this yourself will almost certainly invalidate the warranty on the laptop... but given that you don't want to take it in to Apple at all anyway, I assume this isn't a big issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 Probably Apple has the warranty void sticker because they want customers to pay $$$ to Apple by bringing in their computers in to get a new battery replaced. Just a thought RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzirider 737 Report post Posted September 6, 2011 Have dealt with similar accidents before. Drying it out is not good enough, should be flushed with clean water, (distilled even better). or electronic spray. Soup has lots of salt, residue can short tiny circuits. Not suggesting you soak the battery, but look closely at battery connections and circuits nearby, and anywhere the soup went. The battery is likely fried, but cleaning might fix a bad connection that makes it appear dead or wont charge. Just like corrosion on a car battery terminals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qwertyaccount 15793 Report post Posted September 11, 2011 If you purchased it recently with a credit card, it may be covered by the card's warranty. Worst case, your home insurance will cover it, but it may be less than the deductable. Warning: The following statement will make some Apple "fan boys" mad: I can't think of any PC laptop that won't let you easily change the battery. Have dealt with similar accidents before. Drying it out is not good enough, should be flushed with clean water, (distilled even better). or electronic spray. Soup has lots of salt, residue can short tiny circuits. Not suggesting you soak the battery, but look closely at battery connections and circuits nearby, and anywhere the soup went. The battery is likely fried, but cleaning might fix a bad connection that makes it appear dead or wont charge. Just like corrosion on a car battery terminals. Rubbing alcohol can be used as a cleaning or flushing agent on electronics and evaporates quickly. As a last resort, you can immerse the battery in rubbing alcohol for a day to try and disolve any buildup and then flush it out. Probably Apple has the warranty void sticker because they want customers to pay $$$ to Apple by bringing in their computers in to get a new battery replaced. Just a thoughtRG That's excatly why they do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
