This is particularly important if the spilled beverage was anything other than water. If you’ve managed to recover your MacBook, now’s the perfect time to give it a good clean. Fingers crossed that your quick thinking has saved your MacBook – or at least limited the damage!
If it does power up, then test your trackpad, all of the keys, Internet and Bluetooth connectivity, plus any other features you use on a regular basis. Once your MacBook has completely dried, it’s time for the moment of truth! Try to power your MacBook back on and see if it works. If you own a fan, it may help to move it nearer to your laptop, as increasing the airflow can encourage any remaining liquid to evaporate. To help the drying process, you may want to place your MacBook somewhere warm, such as an airing cupboard, or near a source of heat, such as a radiator. The longer you can let your MacBook sit, the better, but 48 hours is the absolute minimum.