Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Laura Webb]

Hi Roger

Thank you. I'll add that idea to the list of possibilities.

Regards
Laura 

Sent from my iPad


On 30/12/2011, at 6:13 PM, Roger Kortas  wrote:

> Hi Laura
> 
> The cost of a new motherboard is quite high so perhaps think about buying a 
> computer?
> 
> MacBook airs start just over $1000 & MacbookPros from around $1400 you could 
> then take the drive out of the old MBP and put it into an external case.  
> Just another thing to think about :
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Roger
> 
> On 30/12/2011, at 5:37 PM, Laura Webb wrote:
> 
>> Adrian and Stuart
>> 
>> Thank you Adrian. No, the MBP has not been anywhere near an aircraft in 
>> recent times.
>> 
>> Thank you Stuart for your comments. According to the Apple techs the board 
>> has been shorted which negates any efforts to dry it out.
>> 
>> Sadly no joy with household insurance.
>> 
>> I agree MacWorx are good. I once had a hard drive replaced there for far 
>> less than other quotes. Being holiday time I suspect not much can happen 
>> with the MBP until the New Year. Thanks for the offer of help but no plans 
>> to visit Albany in the near future.
>> 
>> All advice is really appreciated.
>> 
>> Best wishes
>> Laura
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> 
>> On 30/12/2011, at 2:38 PM, Adrian Skehan  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Laura,
>>> 
>>> Had the watery MacBook Pro been taken anywhere by aircraft just prior to 
>>> the water appearing?  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Adrian
>>> 
>>> adrianske...@me.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 30/12/2011, at 2:18 PM, Stuart Evans wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Laura,
 
 Late in but my two bob's worth. We get laptops in with all sorts of liquid
 in them. Once, we got Two in one day with beer in them! No-one seems to 
 know
 how it gets in. Maybe MacBook Pro's just get thirsty???
 
 Anyway, if it is just water, you may get lucky with it drying out over a
 couple of days. I don't think rice or other is going to help unless you 
 want
 to take the MBP apart to get to the motherboard. We've had some luck with
 all sorts of things not working after motherboard liquidisation (ie USB
 ports, drives) and we've cleaned it up with our secret tools and sauces and
 it has worked. The all important issue is going to be whether a circuit on
 the board shorted when it got wet. If it did, then it is a board
 replacement.
 
 I'd suggest look up the Apple service centres and then calling them to see
 who will give you the cheapest quote (ie If you don't go ahead with the
 repair what is the worst cost - could be anywhere from $50-$150). I can't
 help you as we're in Albany (unless you're visiting). I know who I wouldn't
 go to up there but I can't say that here! I do believe that Mike and crew 
 at
 MacWorx are good and I have had one of his techs work for me once. Winthrop
 aren't too bad either but I think they have an expensive quote fee.
 
 Check on your home and contents insurance. It's amazing how many of them do
 include laptop replacement/repair.
 
 Good luck!
 
 
 Cheers,
 Stuart
 
 
 
 On 29/12/11 10:54 AM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:
 
> Good morning all
> 
> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
> 
> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
> 
> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has
> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the
> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage,
> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
> 
> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
> becomes
> irrelevant.
> 
> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from 
> normal
> usage he uses it to create his own music.
> 
> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted 
> out.
> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible.
> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. 
> Peter
> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
> already
> the Apple report.
> 
> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not 
> answering. No
> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
> 
> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a
> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
> 
> Any advice would be so much appreciated.
> 
> Best wishes to all
> Laura
> 
> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Roger Kortas]

Hi Laura

The cost of a new motherboard is quite high so perhaps think about buying a 
computer?

MacBook airs start just over $1000 & MacbookPros from around $1400 you could 
then take the drive out of the old MBP and put it into an external case.  Just 
another thing to think about :

Best regards

Roger

On 30/12/2011, at 5:37 PM, Laura Webb wrote:

> Adrian and Stuart
> 
> Thank you Adrian. No, the MBP has not been anywhere near an aircraft in 
> recent times.
> 
> Thank you Stuart for your comments. According to the Apple techs the board 
> has been shorted which negates any efforts to dry it out.
> 
> Sadly no joy with household insurance.
> 
> I agree MacWorx are good. I once had a hard drive replaced there for far less 
> than other quotes. Being holiday time I suspect not much can happen with the 
> MBP until the New Year. Thanks for the offer of help but no plans to visit 
> Albany in the near future.
> 
> All advice is really appreciated.
> 
> Best wishes
> Laura
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> 
> On 30/12/2011, at 2:38 PM, Adrian Skehan  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Laura,
>> 
>> Had the watery MacBook Pro been taken anywhere by aircraft just prior to the 
>> water appearing?  
>> 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> 
>> Adrian
>> 
>> adrianske...@me.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 30/12/2011, at 2:18 PM, Stuart Evans wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Laura,
>>> 
>>> Late in but my two bob's worth. We get laptops in with all sorts of liquid
>>> in them. Once, we got Two in one day with beer in them! No-one seems to know
>>> how it gets in. Maybe MacBook Pro's just get thirsty???
>>> 
>>> Anyway, if it is just water, you may get lucky with it drying out over a
>>> couple of days. I don't think rice or other is going to help unless you want
>>> to take the MBP apart to get to the motherboard. We've had some luck with
>>> all sorts of things not working after motherboard liquidisation (ie USB
>>> ports, drives) and we've cleaned it up with our secret tools and sauces and
>>> it has worked. The all important issue is going to be whether a circuit on
>>> the board shorted when it got wet. If it did, then it is a board
>>> replacement.
>>> 
>>> I'd suggest look up the Apple service centres and then calling them to see
>>> who will give you the cheapest quote (ie If you don't go ahead with the
>>> repair what is the worst cost - could be anywhere from $50-$150). I can't
>>> help you as we're in Albany (unless you're visiting). I know who I wouldn't
>>> go to up there but I can't say that here! I do believe that Mike and crew at
>>> MacWorx are good and I have had one of his techs work for me once. Winthrop
>>> aren't too bad either but I think they have an expensive quote fee.
>>> 
>>> Check on your home and contents insurance. It's amazing how many of them do
>>> include laptop replacement/repair.
>>> 
>>> Good luck!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Stuart
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 29/12/11 10:54 AM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:
>>> 
 Good morning all
 
 My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
 
 MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
 Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
 Upgraded to 8GB RAM
 
 Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has
 Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the
 Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage,
 obviously not something covered by Applecare.
 
 How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
 becomes
 irrelevant.
 
 Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal
 usage he uses it to create his own music.
 
 The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted 
 out.
 The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible.
 Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. 
 Peter
 did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
 already
 the Apple report.
 
 I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. 
 No
 doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
 
 Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a
 recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
 
 Any advice would be so much appreciated.
 
 Best wishes to all
 Laura
 
 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> Stuart Evans
>>> T4 Technology
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ALBANY
>>> Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue, Albany, WA, 6330
>>> T> 08 9842 9660
>>> F> 08 9842 9664
>>> E> stuart.ev...@t4.com.au
>>> 
>>> BUNBURY
>>> Unit 2/14 Rose Street, B

Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Laura Webb]

Adrian and Stuart

Thank you Adrian. No, the MBP has not been anywhere near an aircraft in recent 
times.

Thank you Stuart for your comments. According to the Apple techs the board has 
been shorted which negates any efforts to dry it out.

Sadly no joy with household insurance.

I agree MacWorx are good. I once had a hard drive replaced there for far less 
than other quotes. Being holiday time I suspect not much can happen with the 
MBP until the New Year. Thanks for the offer of help but no plans to visit 
Albany in the near future.

All advice is really appreciated.

Best wishes
Laura


Sent from my iPad


On 30/12/2011, at 2:38 PM, Adrian Skehan  wrote:

> Hi Laura,
> 
> Had the watery MacBook Pro been taken anywhere by aircraft just prior to the 
> water appearing?  
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> Adrian
> 
> adrianske...@me.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 30/12/2011, at 2:18 PM, Stuart Evans wrote:
> 
>> Hi Laura,
>> 
>> Late in but my two bob's worth. We get laptops in with all sorts of liquid
>> in them. Once, we got Two in one day with beer in them! No-one seems to know
>> how it gets in. Maybe MacBook Pro's just get thirsty???
>> 
>> Anyway, if it is just water, you may get lucky with it drying out over a
>> couple of days. I don't think rice or other is going to help unless you want
>> to take the MBP apart to get to the motherboard. We've had some luck with
>> all sorts of things not working after motherboard liquidisation (ie USB
>> ports, drives) and we've cleaned it up with our secret tools and sauces and
>> it has worked. The all important issue is going to be whether a circuit on
>> the board shorted when it got wet. If it did, then it is a board
>> replacement.
>> 
>> I'd suggest look up the Apple service centres and then calling them to see
>> who will give you the cheapest quote (ie If you don't go ahead with the
>> repair what is the worst cost - could be anywhere from $50-$150). I can't
>> help you as we're in Albany (unless you're visiting). I know who I wouldn't
>> go to up there but I can't say that here! I do believe that Mike and crew at
>> MacWorx are good and I have had one of his techs work for me once. Winthrop
>> aren't too bad either but I think they have an expensive quote fee.
>> 
>> Check on your home and contents insurance. It's amazing how many of them do
>> include laptop replacement/repair.
>> 
>> Good luck!
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Stuart
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 29/12/11 10:54 AM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:
>> 
>>> Good morning all
>>> 
>>> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
>>> 
>>> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
>>> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
>>> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
>>> 
>>> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has
>>> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the
>>> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage,
>>> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
>>> 
>>> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
>>> becomes
>>> irrelevant.
>>> 
>>> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal
>>> usage he uses it to create his own music.
>>> 
>>> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out.
>>> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible.
>>> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter
>>> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
>>> already
>>> the Apple report.
>>> 
>>> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. 
>>> No
>>> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
>>> 
>>> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a
>>> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
>>> 
>>> Any advice would be so much appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Best wishes to all
>>> Laura
>>> 
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> Stuart Evans
>> T4 Technology
>> 
>> 
>> ALBANY
>> Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue, Albany, WA, 6330
>> T> 08 9842 9660
>> F> 08 9842 9664
>> E> stuart.ev...@t4.com.au
>> 
>> BUNBURY
>> Unit 2/14 Rose Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230
>> T> 08 9721 9660
>> F> 08 9842 9664
>> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Adrian Skehan]

Hi Laura,

Had the watery MacBook Pro been taken anywhere by aircraft just prior to the 
water appearing?  


Regards,


Adrian

adrianske...@me.com




On 30/12/2011, at 2:18 PM, Stuart Evans wrote:

> Hi Laura,
> 
> Late in but my two bob's worth. We get laptops in with all sorts of liquid
> in them. Once, we got Two in one day with beer in them! No-one seems to know
> how it gets in. Maybe MacBook Pro's just get thirsty???
> 
> Anyway, if it is just water, you may get lucky with it drying out over a
> couple of days. I don't think rice or other is going to help unless you want
> to take the MBP apart to get to the motherboard. We've had some luck with
> all sorts of things not working after motherboard liquidisation (ie USB
> ports, drives) and we've cleaned it up with our secret tools and sauces and
> it has worked. The all important issue is going to be whether a circuit on
> the board shorted when it got wet. If it did, then it is a board
> replacement.
> 
> I'd suggest look up the Apple service centres and then calling them to see
> who will give you the cheapest quote (ie If you don't go ahead with the
> repair what is the worst cost - could be anywhere from $50-$150). I can't
> help you as we're in Albany (unless you're visiting). I know who I wouldn't
> go to up there but I can't say that here! I do believe that Mike and crew at
> MacWorx are good and I have had one of his techs work for me once. Winthrop
> aren't too bad either but I think they have an expensive quote fee.
> 
> Check on your home and contents insurance. It's amazing how many of them do
> include laptop replacement/repair.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Stuart
> 
> 
> 
> On 29/12/11 10:54 AM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:
> 
>> Good morning all
>> 
>> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
>> 
>> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
>> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
>> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
>> 
>> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has
>> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the
>> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage,
>> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
>> 
>> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
>> becomes
>> irrelevant.
>> 
>> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal
>> usage he uses it to create his own music.
>> 
>> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out.
>> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible.
>> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter
>> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
>> already
>> the Apple report.
>> 
>> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No
>> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
>> 
>> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a
>> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
>> 
>> Any advice would be so much appreciated.
>> 
>> Best wishes to all
>> Laura
>> 
>> 
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> 
> 
> Stuart Evans
> T4 Technology
> 
> 
> ALBANY
> Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue, Albany, WA, 6330
> T> 08 9842 9660
> F> 08 9842 9664
> E> stuart.ev...@t4.com.au
> 
> BUNBURY
> Unit 2/14 Rose Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230
> T> 08 9721 9660
> F> 08 9842 9664
> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Stuart Evans]

Hi Laura,

Late in but my two bob's worth. We get laptops in with all sorts of liquid
in them. Once, we got Two in one day with beer in them! No-one seems to know
how it gets in. Maybe MacBook Pro's just get thirsty???

Anyway, if it is just water, you may get lucky with it drying out over a
couple of days. I don't think rice or other is going to help unless you want
to take the MBP apart to get to the motherboard. We've had some luck with
all sorts of things not working after motherboard liquidisation (ie USB
ports, drives) and we've cleaned it up with our secret tools and sauces and
it has worked. The all important issue is going to be whether a circuit on
the board shorted when it got wet. If it did, then it is a board
replacement.

I'd suggest look up the Apple service centres and then calling them to see
who will give you the cheapest quote (ie If you don't go ahead with the
repair what is the worst cost - could be anywhere from $50-$150). I can't
help you as we're in Albany (unless you're visiting). I know who I wouldn't
go to up there but I can't say that here! I do believe that Mike and crew at
MacWorx are good and I have had one of his techs work for me once. Winthrop
aren't too bad either but I think they have an expensive quote fee.

Check on your home and contents insurance. It's amazing how many of them do
include laptop replacement/repair.

Good luck!


Cheers,
Stuart



On 29/12/11 10:54 AM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:

> Good morning all
> 
> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
> 
> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
> 
> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has
> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the
> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage,
> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
> 
> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now becomes
> irrelevant.
> 
> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal
> usage he uses it to create his own music.
> 
> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out.
> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible.
> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter
> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is already
> the Apple report.
> 
>  I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No
> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
> 
> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a
> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
> 
> Any advice would be so much appreciated.
> 
> Best wishes to all
> Laura
> 
> 
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T4 Technology


ALBANY
Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue, Albany, WA, 6330
T> 08 9842 9660
F> 08 9842 9664
E> stuart.ev...@t4.com.au

BUNBURY
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T> 08 9721 9660
F> 08 9842 9664

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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[James / Hans Kunz]

h...oven, with 50 degrees you may kill a few things... a hair dryer 
may do a job
if you can remove the main board check for the liquid spots & use isopropyl 
alcohol (altronics - electronic shop) to wash it off & dry,  check the 
keyboard, a "sticky" (short through liquid) key can disrupt the functions
weird is you don't know how the ???water??? came into the macbook
are all the connectors (incl ram sockets) still ok?
James

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On 29/12/2011, at 11:19 AM, Bill Parker wrote:

> Laura
> 
> 
> I concur with the desiccation approach only I would use silica gel (that 
> might be a pharmacy purchase, and if pink or anything other than blue when 
> bought, dry in an oven). 
> 
> 
> Apart from that  Macs4U in Midland (great eastern highway) are pretty good, 
> odd opening hours but a phone call beforehand will help. 9274 7111
> 
> 
> Bill
> On 29/12/2011, at 10:54 AM, Laura Webb wrote:
> 
>> Good morning all
>> 
>> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
>> 
>> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
>> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
>> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
>> 
>> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has 
>> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the 
>> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage, 
>> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
>> 
>> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
>> becomes irrelevant.
>> 
>> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal 
>> usage he uses it to create his own music.
>> 
>> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out. 
>> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible. 
>> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter 
>> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
>> already the Apple report.
>> 
>> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. 
>> No doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
>> 
>> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a 
>> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
>> 
>> Any advice would be so much appreciated. 
>> 
>> Best wishes to all
>> Laura
>> 
>> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Daniel Kerr]

Hi Laura

Sorry to hear that.
I'd try looking into House insurance cover first as you may find it's covered 
there.
Secondly, I would think you'd find the Hard Drive should be fine. It shouldn't 
really need "data recovery". It will just be a matter of taking the hard drive 
out of the laptop and putting it either in an external case or transferring 
everything from the "old" machine to the new one.
So I'd look at a) insurance first b) data second. 
You'll be hard pressed to find a "Second hand" logic board fairly cheap I would 
think (from experience).
But that would be my suggestions. :)
(Oh, MacWorx should be open, just pretty busy so takes a couple of calls 
sometimes. Even I had to ring them 4 times to get through one day,..lol) ;)

Hope that helps.

Kind regards
Daniel

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On 29/12/2011, at 10:54 AM, Laura Webb wrote:

> Good morning all
> 
> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
> 
> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
> 
> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has 
> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the 
> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage, 
> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
> 
> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
> becomes irrelevant.
> 
> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal 
> usage he uses it to create his own music.
> 
> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out. 
> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible. 
> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter 
> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
> already the Apple report.
> 
> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No 
> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
> 
> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a 
> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
> 
> Any advice would be so much appreciated. 
> 
> Best wishes to all
> Laura
> 
> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Bill Parker]

Laura


I concur with the desiccation approach only I would use silica gel (that might 
be a pharmacy purchase, and if pink or anything other than blue when bought, 
dry in an oven). 


Apart from that  Macs4U in Midland (great eastern highway) are pretty good, odd 
opening hours but a phone call beforehand will help. 9274 7111


Bill
On 29/12/2011, at 10:54 AM, Laura Webb wrote:

> Good morning all
> 
> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
> 
> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
> 
> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has 
> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the 
> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage, 
> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
> 
> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
> becomes irrelevant.
> 
> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal 
> usage he uses it to create his own music.
> 
> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out. 
> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible. 
> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter 
> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
> already the Apple report.
> 
> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No 
> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
> 
> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a 
> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
> 
> Any advice would be so much appreciated. 
> 
> Best wishes to all
> Laura
> 
> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Douglas Sheerer]

I had a similar situation years ago with a MacBook which was covered by my 
insurance company under household items. The MacBook was replaced under 
insurance. I got to keep the old one. I let it dry out for a week or two then 
tried to restart and YES it did. Just needed to dry out! Do you have household 
insurance ? If not let it dry out maybe with a 'little' assistance. Eg a warm 
room.cheers Doug.

Douglas Sheerer (MA Art)
Director
Galerie Dusseldorf
9 Glyde St Mosman Park
WA6012 Australia
Te/Fax l: +61 8 93840890
www.galeriedusseldorf.com.au
. sent from my iPhone

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On 29/12/2011, at 10:54 AM, Laura Webb  wrote:

> Good morning all
> 
> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
> 
> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
> 
> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has 
> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the 
> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage, 
> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
> 
> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
> becomes irrelevant.
> 
> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal 
> usage he uses it to create his own music.
> 
> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out. 
> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible. 
> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter 
> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
> already the Apple report.
> 
> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No 
> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
> 
> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a 
> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
> 
> Any advice would be so much appreciated. 
> 
> Best wishes to all
> Laura
> 
> 
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Re: MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Ken G. Brown]

As a last resort try burying it in dry rice for few a few days to absorb 
moisture if it is still wet. I've read that sometimes works for other 
electronics. If too much damage is done tho it won't help. 

Ken,
from my iPhone

On 2011-12-28, at 18:54, Laura Webb  wrote:

> Good morning all
> 
> My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.
> 
> MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
> Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
> Upgraded to 8GB RAM
> 
> Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has 
> Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the 
> Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage, 
> obviously not something covered by Applecare.
> 
> How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now 
> becomes irrelevant.
> 
> Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal 
> usage he uses it to create his own music.
> 
> The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out. 
> The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible. 
> Apple will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter 
> did this but they want money before even looking, even though there is 
> already the Apple report.
> 
> I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No 
> doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.
> 
> Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a 
> recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?
> 
> Any advice would be so much appreciated. 
> 
> Best wishes to all
> Laura
> 
> 
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MacBook Pro water damage!!!

[Laura Webb]

Good morning all

My son has a 17" MacBook Pro, purchased from Daniel in November last year.

MBPro 17" 2.53GHzi5/4GB/500GB/SD
Upgraded to 500GB 7200rpm Drive.
Upgraded to 8GB RAM

Yesterday at start up there was no screen. Peter phoned Apple (he has 
Applecare) and they arranged for an appointment yesterday afternoon at the 
Genius Bar in the Perth store. The sad news is that there is water damage, 
obviously not something covered by Applecare.

How the water got into the computer is a complete mystery but that now becomes 
irrelevant.

Peter is distraught. His MacBook Pro is part of his life. Apart from normal 
usage he uses it to create his own music.

The diagnosis from the Genius Bar is that the logic boarded has shorted out. 
The hard drive is apparently OK so that data recovery should be possible. Apple 
will not even consider a repair and advised contacting NextByte. Peter did this 
but they want money before even looking, even though there is already the Apple 
report.

 I suggested Peter contact MacWorx in Joondalup but they are not answering. No 
doubt they are enjoying a well earned break at this time of the year.

Is it ever possible to obtain a second hand logic board? Is there a 
recommendation as to where to go for Data Recovery? Is it a lost cause?

Any advice would be so much appreciated. 

Best wishes to all
Laura


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