• Niche @Niche Palmers Green - updated 3y

    Laptop suddenly stopped working following a shower...! :-(

    I spilled half a glass of water right across my laptop keyboard and it suddenly stopped working.
    The water has gone through the keyboard, through the machine and, upon moving the laptop, the thick tablecloth was soaking wet.
    I have put it in the airing cupboard to dry in the hope it may recover, but a couple of hours later, still no charge or function.
    The battery light comes on but it is not charging from mains - I've tried changing fuse but still no luck.
    I want to know if there is any hope of recovering this machine naturally or should I just give up and buy another - it is an essential tool for my work, so I need to make a balanced decision...
    ...I tried shopping online for a new laptop but the prices are not only extortionate but they are only available online (as expected) and ...worst of all...out of stock for those that I selected as possible purchases.
    If I can find a way of resuscitating this machine, it would be a relief, so any ideas or solutions please.

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