Water accidentally fell on my computer!

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Water accidentally fell on my computer!

ltzrocks
Junior Member

10-22-2023, 10:14 PM

I accidentally dropped water on my pc while playing csgo. Right away, I turned everything off as soon as I noticed the water spilling onto the front top side of my case, including the power button and front side fan. Fortunately, nothing appears to have spilled on the components since they were dusty. I checked carefully for water drops and found that only the wires from my PSU on the front and back panel got wet. What should I do?

ltzrocks

10-22-2023, 10:14 PM #1

Amtrak10
Senior Member

639

10-22-2023, 11:43 PM

Make sure everything is dry and wipe it with IPA 90 if needed. Corrosion is caused by salts, minerals in the water.

Amtrak10

10-22-2023, 11:43 PM #2

Make sure everything is dry and wipe it with IPA 90 if needed. Corrosion is caused by salts, minerals in the water.

luckystrike778
Junior Member

10-27-2023, 01:39 PM

Please let me know how many days you should wait before checking further.

luckystrike778

10-27-2023, 01:39 PM #3

Please let me know how many days you should wait before checking further.

Hydra2887
Junior Member

11-02-2023, 10:00 PM

There isn't a fixed time; it varies based on water levels and weather. I'd inspect it carefully to ensure no water remains, then restart it after a couple of days.

Hydra2887

11-02-2023, 10:00 PM #4

There isn't a fixed time; it varies based on water levels and weather. I'd inspect it carefully to ensure no water remains, then restart it after a couple of days.