Water on my computer, really bad.
Water on my computer, really bad.
So I went to grab a glass of water and accidentally spilled it on my tower which has a vent on top, I immediately turned it off took the side panels off and let it dry for about 6 hours, then I tried to power it on and everything worked except for the CPU (I've got a b450 Tomahawk and the CPU LED for the "EZ Leds" was lit up, so I went to sleep and the next day I removed the CPU checked if it had any burn marks, which it didn't, and left the socket to air dry for about 2 hours, put it back together and the issue persisted, does anyone know if there's still a chance to save the CPU?
Starting with the right amount of drying time is crucial for electronics. Ideally, they should dry for at least a day before powering them back on. I encounter these issues regularly in my repair work. It seems your motherboard might have suffered damage. Could you specify which components were affected by moisture? What cleaning steps did you take before allowing it to dry? The outcome could vary based on your actions and the parts involved, but the motherboard is likely the main concern here.
The components I'm certain got wet were the GPU, fans, PSU, HDD, and SSD. To dry them, I used a towel on most of them except the PSU and SSD. Everything else in the PC is functioning properly, which makes me question if the motherboard is dead. I should note that I forgot to turn off the PC using the power button on the case; instead, I had to switch it off with the power source switch. Updated December 8, 2022 by g10s1
Next time kindly turn it off using the normal method: Windows button, right-click, hover over shut down or sign out, then select Shut down. I think using the power button might harm the system.
It seems the system fails to start, showing a no-signal alert and displaying a black screen upon power-on.
Do you need a different model to check everything? I still own my old Gigabyte A320-H.
Purchase a standard Mobo compatible with your setup, run a test. If it functions properly, it's the correct Mobo. If not, it may be another device. Once satisfied, return the purchased Mobo; if it wasn't the right model, consider upgrading to a higher-quality one.