Liquid Damage on a Laptop or Phone: What to Do Right Now

Power the device off immediately and avoid plugging it in. Liquids can short components and cause corrosion that worsens over hours and days.

Professional ultrasonic cleaning can remove residues and salvage boards if addressed quickly. Don’t use rice— it doesn’t remove corrosive minerals. Bring the device in as soon as possible for the best chance of recovery.

If you need data urgently, ask about priority cleaning and backup options. We can often recover files even when the device won’t fully boot.