Water entered the device and caused a power interruption.
Water entered the device and caused a power interruption.
Hi, your girlfriend has an ASUS G512LW-ES76 laptop that got wet. She mentioned spilling water on it and then the screen turned on after five minutes, but the laptop didn’t respond and showed no power indicator. After thorough cleaning and checking everything, it still wouldn’t start. She said to keep it closed while she was using it. I noticed some water near the hinges, but I’m not sure if that caused the issue. It seems like a short circuit might have happened. How can you try to fix this device? I’m not very confident with English, so please forgive any mistakes.
The issue lies in the laptop remaining powered during water exposure, likely leading to corrosion and potential damage. The recommended solution is to disconnect the battery, remove the board, and clean it with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, allowing it to dry before attempting to restart. Consider replacing the thermal paste and testing the system without the SSD connected—using a single RAM stick and no battery. If that succeeds, add the other stick, then the battery, and finally the SSD. If not, professional repair may be necessary.
Also, note you're not alone among non-native English speakers in this situation.