poured e-juice on laptop, will it damage circuit board?

[vang0gh]

Take it apart clean with a damp rag, (isopropyl is ideal), be carefull to avoid delicate components.

Taking apart a laptop isn't all that hard. But, putting it all back together frequently requires the liberal use of four letter words.

 

[paulw2014]

I'm not sure on the conductivity of eliquid, distiller water is non conductive tho. Certainly turn it off leave it off. Remove the battery. If any damage has not been done yet there certainly is still potential for shorting while it is powered up if juice is still inside. Take it apart clean with a damp rag, (isopropyl is ideal), be carefull to avoid delicate components. Remove all residue, leave it to dry for a good few days at the very least.

Thanks, I don't think e-liquid is that conductive. I mean, there are no salt in there right?

Numerous times, liquids have leaked from my clearomizers and the 510 connection on my Ego was literally swimming in juice, and it was alright.

So if e-liquid is not conductive (can't cause shorts), how can it damage circuit board? thanks

 

[Beckyjc]

Distilled water is usually deionized, iirc, but it's the rest of the ingredients, the flavourings etc. I can't say for sure what's in them. Like you said it would seem logically that it's non conductive because our bats don't short out. But going off that if you ever dry burn after rinsing with water it "should" short the coil but it doesn't. I always use water to clean my bat connectors too. Maybe somebody more knowledgable than me can offer an explanation.

But anyway The issue is your laptops probably worth a bit more moolah than your battery, I personally wouldn't take any risks. The sticky residue will cause a lot of problems.

 

[EvilZoe]

Depending on how much juice spilled into the laptop and what viscosity it is, it likely will only present a situation where the keys stick which can be easily fixed by following the manufacturer's instructions on cleaning the keyboard. Not all laptops have the same setup. Some keyboards come up pretty much all in one piece and most will have it so the individual keys can be removed. The trick is in researching how to do it without breaking the plastic.

Unplug the laptop before attempting anything and also detach the battery. Some alcohol on a q-tip will likely be enough to clean up the mess. Do this on a table or desk where you're not in contact with carpet or any place where you're likely to generate static electricity, just in case. You're not really touching the motherboard or anything but it's best to be safer than sorry.

Really, the manufacturer of your laptop should have this information online so google the name and model number of your unit to find out what you need to know ahead of time.

Good luck.