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    Macbook screen trouble

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by aww5007, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. aww5007

    aww5007 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I recently spilled a drink on my macbook and my bottom, left screen is damaged. I don't believe the LCD is effected. [​IMG]

    I have added a pic of my screen to show what the problem is. If anyone could assist me in fixing this problem, I would greatly appreciate it.
     

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    aww5007, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Try showing something else rather than just a white background behind the mark. I don't think the LCD panel or the backlight are damaged, rather the drink you spilled is now soaked between the thin layers of film in the LCD panel. I would send your Macbook to a professional technician for some disassembly and screen cleaning.
     
    D3X, Dec 31, 2008
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  3. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    What did you spill? You may want to try using a blow dryer at its lowest temp setting (make sure that its not so hot that you can't tolerate it on your skin for extended periods) and see if that helps.
    Good luck
     
    steve p, Dec 31, 2008
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  4. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    shut it down and let it dry for a week and after a week , switch it on, it should be almost fine,..hope that helps...
     
    Luke1708, Jan 1, 2009
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  5. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Make sure that it's completely dry before turning it back on or it will short out the electronics in the inside. That happened with my old phone. It got wet, and stupidly I tried to turn it back on to see if it would work, and it fried the battery connectors and the battery itself.
     
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    D3X the robo know it all

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    This would only work if it's water, if it's a sugary drink then the stain will remain in there permanently.
     
    D3X, Jan 1, 2009
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  7. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    and new screens are ~100$ on ebay.
     
    Xirurg, Jan 2, 2009
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  8. aww5007

    aww5007 Newbie

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    Thanks. It appears to be drying so hopefully the problem will fix itself.
     
    aww5007, Jan 4, 2009
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Yeah, if it's water, then you shouldn't have too big of a problem once it dries. But if it is Coke or something sugary, then that will mess up the insides totally. Hope you get your screen fixed ASAP!
     
    Colton, Jan 4, 2009
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  10. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    People often think that water and electronics don't mix, but it's actually sugar that kills electronic components more often than water itself.

    OP, what did you spill anyway?
     
    D3X, Jan 4, 2009
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  11. ValkyrieLenneth

    ValkyrieLenneth Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't recommend doing that, because the evaporated water will spread and there may be more devices be killed.
     
    ValkyrieLenneth, Jan 5, 2009
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  12. jjahshik32

    jjahshik32 Notebook Deity

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    Whoa~ I've never seen this happen before.. sorry it happened but its very interesting.
     
    jjahshik32, Jan 5, 2009
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    Is that hard liquor on the screen?
     
    pacmandelight, Jan 5, 2009
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  14. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    the blow dryer thing does sound like bad advice. the heat from the blowdryer might damage components, or bake in whatever is there... just 100 or so other reasons i can imagine why a blowdryer is likely not a good idea here.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 5, 2009
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  15. rocketsilence

    rocketsilence Notebook Enthusiast

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    Replacing the LCD screen on Apple notebooks isn't all that tough, so if the issue doesn't resolve itself to your satisfaction - try picking up a replacement from Powerbook Medics or eBay and fixing it yourself. iFixIt has some great picture tutorials.
     
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    Thats why I recommended the lowest setting and only if it's not uncomfortable on your skin.
     
    steve p, Jan 5, 2009
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