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What happens inside your Macbook Pro when water spill occurs?

Once MacBook water damage has occurred, the liquid will likely make its way to the logic board and other components. The liquid’s minerals and salts immediately begin to eat away at the metal, silicone and fiberglass components. Often, the Mac will work for a few days after the spill and then stop working. This is due to the metals oxidizing and slowly corroding. If there is a power source available, such as a battery, which is supplying power to the system (even if the computer is off), the electric current will interact with the liquid and accelerate this corrosion process. This causes the copper and other metals to migrate across the board. If this corrosion process is not stopped, you will likely end up with a very expensive paperweight.​ 

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Now that we understand what happens inside your MacBook when a spill occurs, we can begin to analyze what will be needed to correctly repair any issues you may come across

You MAY need the following tools:

1. Pro Tech Tool Kit – The Pro Tech Toolkit is the one kit you need to tackle any electronics repair challenge.

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2. Distilled Water (pure water - not tap!) - Used to clean off water soluble sugary deposits and neutralize acids

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3. Isopropyl Alcohol 90% reagent grade – Used to clean any visible corrosion on your components. It is pricey @ $49.95 a gallon, but is an absolute must-have to effectively clean damaged components. As a solvent, it evaporates quickly and is safe for plastics. As it dries, it gives off a very light odor, which is not bothersome but serves as a cue to limit over-exposure due to poor ventilation.

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4. Stereo Microscope (Optional) – This model is the most affordable option and can be found on Amazon for $189.00 – A stereo microscope is an often-overlooked tool but is critically important. You will want to inspect all solder points to ensure that you have resolved any shorts on the main logic board. Additionally, if you have a failed SMD component, a microscope will be required to replace it.

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5. Hot Air Rework Station (Optional) – If you run into a situation where you need to repair or replace individual components on the main board, a quality hot air station will be required. Prices very drastically, but you can purchase a low-end system for around $150.

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6. Soldering Iron – This piece of equipment is pricey, but you get what you pay for when it comes to functionality. Weller units run $514, and will be capable of any micro soldering tasks you will encounter.

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7. Ultrasonic Cleaner – This is a must-have for any MacBook Pro liquid damage repair. An ultrasonic cleaner will remove corrosion from underneath components on your logic board. Skip this very important step and you may regret it. A quality ultrasonic cleaner can be purchased for about $89.

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8. Replacement parts – This is where you can run into some issues. It’s imperative that you source genuine Apple Parts. Trying to save money by buying counterfeit or off-brand parts will come back to bite you.

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Problems we will fix on your water damaged Macbook

  • Not turning on.

  • Freezing.

  • No light/image on the screen.

  • Not charging the battery.

  • Keys not working properly.

  • Trackpad not working properly.

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Top Reasons to repair spill damage with The Nerdcore Group

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Macbook Pro - Imac - Macbook Air & Apple Device Repairs

Fixed Price Flat Rate Fee for repair on all Mac Repairs

Our certified techs have over 15 years of experience in computer repairs.

We can fix any hardware or software issue you are having with your laptop.  We allow you to choose the flat rate of either $200 with a 3 day turn around and $250 for 1 day, for any mac repairs we do. Parts are not included.

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Here is a list of common issues we can resolve for or flat rate:

Common Hardware Issues:

  • Broken or Dim Laptop Screen

  • Imac Computer repairs

  • Imac Logic Board Repairs

  • Imac Screen Issues

  • Broken or non-working keyboard (this includes missing keys)

  • Broken motherboad or AC adaptor port on the motherboard

  • Battery won’t charge on the laptop anymore

  • USB ports do not work on your laptop

  • Laptop will not connect to the network or internet using network cable or wireless network

  • Cosmetic issues including broken plastics and broken touchpad buttons

  • Laptop will not turn on

  • Laptop will not boot to Mac OS screen

  • Hardware error messages and blue screens

  • Laptop overheating and fan problems

  • Hardware replacement for ANY parts (extra fees will incure for new parts)

Common Software Issues:

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Our Flat-Rate repair fee will cover any hardware or software issue.

Nerdcore Computers Repairs Service Centre in both Melbourne & Victoira.  We are located in 3a Willesden Road Hughedsale Victoria, 3166

Don’t hesitate to give us a call or text if you have ANY questions! 1300637326

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