Computer not booting or powering up

[TheSlipperySlope]

  Recently, I've spilled water inside my computer. In fear and desperation, I hastily shut off the computer by flipping the switch on the PSU and later waiting for the components inside to dry up. (Only waited a few hours for it to passively dry, TL:DR probably not enough time whatsoever) After waiting, I tried to turn it on, but to no avail. No feedback whatsoever, from the PSU or fans, or funny usual computer noises. With this, I decided to test my PSU with the paper clip test, my PSU turning on and its fan spinning with life. Thus, I believed my motherboard to be dead. However, now I am stuck at what to do. I'm scared other parts might be damaged or dead (I spilled some water on the RAM, GPU, and possibly the motherboard.), and I want to test them, sadly I cannot test them out with an extra motherboard or a friend's motherboard. So should I just disassemble my build and wait a few days for them all to definitely dry up and assemble it again and try to power it on, or try to RMA products (Like the motherboard specifically) with water? 

[goatfeed123]

I would dissasemble the build, wait a few days to see if it works, then RMA the parts you spilled water on.

[TheSlipperySlope]

1 minute ago, goatfeed123 said:

I would dissasemble the build, wait a few days to see if it works, then RMA the parts you spilled water on.

Alright. What if some of them work though? Will the manufacturer say anything? And the parts after disassembling, where should I put them? I threw out quite a bit of the boxes, which thinking about it, was really dumb. Especially for the mobo and CPU.

[TheComputerdude]

5 minutes ago, TheSlipperySlope said:

  Recently, I've spilled water inside my computer. In fear and desperation, I hastily shut off the computer by flipping the switch on the PSU and later waiting for the components inside to dry up. (Only waited a few hours for it to passively dry, TL:DR probably not enough time whatsoever) After waiting, I tried to turn it on, but to no avail. No feedback whatsoever, from the PSU or fans, or funny usual computer noises. With this, I decided to test my PSU with the paper clip test, my PSU turning on and its fan spinning with life. Thus, I believed my motherboard to be dead. However, now I am stuck at what to do. I'm scared other parts might be damaged or dead (I spilled some water on the RAM, GPU, and possibly the motherboard.), and I want to test them, sadly I cannot test them out with an extra motherboard or a friend's motherboard. So should I just disassemble my build and wait a few days for them all to definitely dry up and assemble it again and try to power it on, or try to RMA products (Like the motherboard specifically) with water? 

wait a few more days and keep the power supply disconnected though I fear the damage may have already been done. Take the CPU out inspect it for signs of obvious damage then put it in a safe place to dry. If you can and know how to take the cooling block off of your graphics card inspect it for signs of obvious damage then let it dry. Take the RAM out and set it out to dry. Thoroughly inspect the motherboard PCB for signs of damage like scorch marks. After 2-3 days of letting the components sit reassemble the system and try again.

 

Most likely at least the CPU or motherboard is dead. If the ram or graphics card were the issues the system would have still posted. That being said that does not mean they could not be damaged so still do as I said above. 

If at all possible find somebody to help you test parts your local retailer like NCIX or micro center might help if you ask. Ask your friends or family that way you know which parts to RMA

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 minutes ago, goatfeed123 said:

I would dissasemble the build, wait a few days to see if it works, then RMA the parts you spilled water on.

Whether or not they'll accept the RMA is a different story. 

 

14 minutes ago, TheSlipperySlope said:

  Recently, I've spilled water inside my computer. In fear and desperation, I hastily shut off the computer by flipping the switch on the PSU and later waiting for the components inside to dry up. (Only waited a few hours for it to passively dry, TL:DR probably not enough time whatsoever) After waiting, I tried to turn it on, but to no avail. No feedback whatsoever, from the PSU or fans, or funny usual computer noises. With this, I decided to test my PSU with the paper clip test, my PSU turning on and its fan spinning with life. Thus, I believed my motherboard to be dead. However, now I am stuck at what to do. I'm scared other parts might be damaged or dead (I spilled some water on the RAM, GPU, and possibly the motherboard.), and I want to test them, sadly I cannot test them out with an extra motherboard or a friend's motherboard. So should I just disassemble my build and wait a few days for them all to definitely dry up and assemble it again and try to power it on, or try to RMA products (Like the motherboard specifically) with water? 

Drying methods will be similar. 

[TheSlipperySlope]

1 minute ago, TheComputerdude said:

wait a few more days and keep the power supply disconnected though I fear the damage may have already been done. Take the CPU out inspect it for signs of obvious damage then put it in a safe place to dry. If you can and know how to take the cooling block off of your graphics card inspect it for signs of obvious damage then let it dry. Take the RAM out and set it out to dry. Thoroughly inspect the motherboard PCB for signs of damage like scorch marks. After 2-3 days of letting the components sit reassemble the system and try again.

 

Most likely at least the CPU or motherboard is dead. If the ram or graphics card were the issues the system would have still posted. That being said that does not mean they could not be damaged so still do as I said above. 

If at all possible find somebody to help you test parts your local retailer like NCIX or micro center might help if you ask. Ask your friends or family that way you know which parts to RMA

What are some signs of damage on the mobo and CPU other than scorch marks? 

[TheComputerdude]

Just now, TheSlipperySlope said:

What are some signs of damage on the mobo and CPU other than scorch marks? 

Scorch marks from shorting, water damage or marks from water you will probably know it if you see it may not be this obvious but this is a good example of a soaked CPU from bitwit

[TheSlipperySlope]

3 minutes ago, TheComputerdude said:

Scorch marks from shorting, water damage or marks from water you will probably know it if you see it may not be this obvious but this is a good example of a soaked CPU from bitwit

Aye thanks again, I'll start dissecting my computer in a bit. Hopefully my newborn isn't dead.

[TheSlipperySlope]

1 hour ago, TheComputerdude said:

Scorch marks from shorting, water damage or marks from water you will probably know it if you see it may not be this obvious but this is a good example of a soaked CPU from bitwit

No problems or frying from the look of it.

[TheSlipperySlope]

1 hour ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Whether or not they'll accept the RMA is a different story. 

 

Drying methods will be similar. 

Alright, so with my computer disassembled, is it alright to leave my motherboard, cpu, ram, and gpu lying in front of the air conditioner for a few days? Or will any problems occur?