Laptop Help Needed

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My sons computer got wet from the rain today and it no longer boots up.

Do I give it a few hours and hope for the best or is it FUBAR and I'll have to get him another one?

 

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remove battery and wait till it drys.

 

It could be FUBAR, water can cause electronic circuitry to fail if you power it on while still wet.

Try using a hair dryer on it for a while, you need it to be 100% dry before you switch it on.

 

I would not suggest using a hair dryer as that will cause more damage on the board, why do you think we have heatsinks and fans in the pc to keep it cool.

 

I was on whenever it got wet and whenever my son found it he tried turning it back on (he said it made a grinding noise).

 

ultimately. what do you have to lose from leaving it in a warm (but not too warm) place for a few days until it totally dries out, then trying to fire it back up again?

 

Actually, Bluerinse's suggestion will not lead to any harm. A hairdryer will not take any compoents to 60+ celsius.

The only concern is that the hairdryer could cause a very dry atmosphere and increase the risk of electrostatic damage. If a hairdryer is used don't touch anything until the 'dry heat' has subsided.