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Liquid Damage Repair in Basildon
Spilled water, coffee, or a drink over your laptop or MacBook? What you do in the next 10 minutes matters more than anything we do afterwards. Read the steps below, then get it to us fast. Drop-off at the workshop (32 Glebe Road, Wickford SS11 8EU) is arranged in advance - call 07367 652987 or send a message and we'll confirm a time and the address. Free collection and return is for Wickford postcodes SS11 and SS12.
Do This Right Now — Before You Call Anyone
Power it off immediately
Hold the power button down fully — don't just close the lid. A live circuit sitting in liquid is what causes the real damage.
Unplug it and remove the battery if it's removable
Cutting power fast is the single biggest factor in whether a repair is possible.
Step 03
Don't turn it back on "to check." This is the mistake that turns a fixable fault into a written-off logic board.
Tip it liquid-side-down and leave it be
Skip the rice — it doesn't pull moisture from internal components the way people assume.
What Happens at the Workshop
We open the machine and inspect the logic board, keyboard membrane, and battery for corrosion or short-circuit damage under magnification — not just a surface wipe-down. Some spills (a splash near the edge, caught fast) are a straightforward clean and dry-out. Others have already reached the motherboard and need component-level repair or, occasionally, aren't economical to fix. We'll tell you which honestly, with a fixed quote, before doing anything chargeable.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you book.
Is a laptop with liquid damage always a write-off?
No — it depends entirely on how much liquid got in and how quickly power was cut. Many spills are recoverable with a proper clean and component check. We won't know for certain until we open it, which is why the diagnostic is free.
Should I try drying it with rice first?
Skip it. Rice doesn't reach internal components and won't stop corrosion that's already started. Powering the device off and getting it to us quickly matters far more than anything you can do at home.
How fast do I need to get it to you after a spill?
As soon as realistically possible — corrosion can set in within hours, especially with sugary or salty liquids. Call 07367 652987. Collection outside SS11/SS12 is by arrangement. Free collection and return is for Wickford postcodes SS11 and SS12. Drop-off at the workshop (32 Glebe Road, Wickford SS11 8EU) is arranged in advance - call 07367 652987 or send a message and we'll confirm a time and the address.
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Spilled Something? Call Us Now
Free diagnostic, honest advice either way. Drop-off at the workshop (32 Glebe Road, Wickford SS11 8EU) is arranged in advance - call 07367 652987 or send a message and we'll confirm a time and the address.