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    Will a few drop of water damage my laptop speakers?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Koolman511, Nov 26, 2015.

  1. Koolman511

    Koolman511 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My sister accidentally squeezed her hot water bottle which few drops of water landed on the speaker surface. I'm concerned if my speakers are damaged and it has been 8-9 hours since it happened. I checked the speakers and it sounds normal but worried if there could be quality lost.

    Sorry I didnt know where to post it
     
    Koolman511, Nov 26, 2015
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    If we're talking few drops of water the answer is no - it won't damage the speakers.
    Dunking them in water is not recommended though ;)
     
    downloads, Nov 26, 2015
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  3. bennni

    bennni Notebook Evangelist

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    Quality? Very doubtful. Leave it in a warm place to dry out fully if you're worried - although if you've used it since, the heat from the system itself will probably have dried it for you.
     
    bennni, Nov 26, 2015
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I would do this on the safe side...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 27, 2015
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    If I was you I would've dissemble and check for any other leaks before turning it back on or putting the battery back in.
     
    StormJumper, Nov 28, 2015
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    I don't think a few drops of water could damage a laptop speaker. Your speakers will probably won't work at all or heavily distort if anything happened to them.
     
    punkpop101, Dec 3, 2015
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