What do you do if your Mac trackpad gets wet?
Unplug any connected external USB drive and any other adopters. Use a towel or tissues to absorb the remaining water on the Macbook keyboard, touchpad and screen as quick as possible.
How do you dry out a Mac trackpad?
(8) Spread an handful of rice onto the trackpad and the gaps between the trackpad and the laptop body. Pour a few cups of rice into the box around your laptop. (Explaination: Rice is a desiccant, so it will aborb the humidity in the air and dry out any residual water that may be in your laptop.)
How do you fix a broken trackpad on a Mac?
Reset the SMC
- Power down MacBook completely.
- With the MacBook off, press and hold the shift, control, and option keys.
- While holding those keys, press and hold the power button.
- Hold all four keys for ten seconds, then release.
- Press the power button to boot the MacBook.
How long should I leave my laptop to dry?
– Let it air dry for at least 24 hours—the longer the better. You need to be sure that your computer is completely dry before turning it on again, as any moisture left inside could cause a short circuit and more damage.
Is MacBook Pro trackpad waterproof?
Wait, Aren’t MacBooks Waterproof? Nope, not even water resistant! While the Apple Watch and iPhone are now very water-resistant, MacBooks aren’t.
How do you fix a jammed trackpad?
Press the power button. Immediately press and hold Option + Command + P + R. Hold the buttons for 20 seconds. Release the buttons when your hear the starting sound, or when your see the Apple logo for the second time.
Can a laptop survive a coffee spill?
Leave the laptop opened in an inverted “V” shape in a warm area, to completely dry out. Do not leave it in direct sunlight or on a radiator. Wait for 24 hours or longer, making sure the keyboard is completely dry, before reinstalling the battery and peripherals.
