Mac Liquid Damage Repair: Quick Facts
- Service: Emergency Mac liquid damage repair in the UK
- Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (walk-in) + UK-wide mail-in service
- Price range: £129-349 depending on damage severity
- Success rates: 80%+ within 24 hours, 60-70% within 48 hours, 20-40% after 72 hours
- Assessment: Free, no obligation
- Warranty: 6 months (liquid damage repairs)
- Critical advice: Do NOT use rice, do NOT turn it on, get professional help immediately
- Provider: celltech Mobile Repairs, Birmingham
What To Do Right Now
Do This
- Turn it off immediately (hold power 10 seconds)
- Unplug the charger
- Turn it upside down to drain (keyboard facing down)
- Get it to a repair professional ASAP
- Tell us exactly what was spilled
- Keep it off - don't try to check if it works
Don't Do This
- Put it in rice (doesn't work, wastes critical time)
- Use a hairdryer (pushes liquid deeper, causes heat damage)
- Try to turn it on to "check if it works"
- Wait to see if it dries out (corrosion is happening now)
- Shake it vigorously (spreads liquid to more components)
- Leave it in the sun (heat + moisture = faster corrosion)
Warning
Why rice doesn't work: Rice absorbs moisture from the air slowly. It doesn't remove minerals, sugars, or acids from your Mac. While you wait for rice to "work", corrosion is spreading. The 24-48 hours spent on rice is when professional repair has the highest success rate. Skip the rice, bring it in.
Why Time Matters: Success Rates
Liquid damage is progressive. The moment liquid enters your Mac, corrosion begins. The faster you act, the better your chances.
Best chance of full recovery. Corrosion hasn't had time to spread.
Get it to us immediately. Don't try to turn it on.
Corrosion beginning. Still good chances if liquid hasn't reached major components.
Still worth attempting. Bring it in today.
Significant corrosion likely. Some components may be beyond saving.
Worth assessment. Repair may be partial.
Extensive corrosion. Many components likely damaged.
Still assess - some recovery possible. Data may be salvageable.
What Was Spilled Matters
Not all liquids are equally damaging. Water is bad. Coffee is worse. Soft drinks are catastrophic.
| Liquid | Severity | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Moderate | High |
| Coffee / Tea | High | Critical |
| Beer / Wine | Very High | Critical |
| Soft Drinks | Extreme | Emergency |
| Milk | Very High | Critical |
Our Liquid Damage Repair Process
Immediate Assessment
We open your Mac and assess the damage extent. Where did the liquid reach? What's corroded? What's still clean?
Ultrasonic Cleaning
We remove the logic board and clean it in an ultrasonic bath with specialist solution. This removes corrosion, residue, and contamination.
Damage Assessment
Under microscope, we identify which components have been damaged by corrosion. We test circuits and trace failures.
Honest Quote
We tell you exactly what's damaged, what needs replacing, and the total cost. If repair isn't economical, we'll say so.
Component Repair
We replace damaged components using microsoldering. This might be a single chip or multiple circuits depending on damage extent.
Full Testing
We reassemble and test every function. If everything works, you get 6 months warranty. If issues remain, we discuss options.
Liquid Damage Repair Pricing
| Damage Level | What's Involved | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | Cleaning only, no component damage | £129 |
| Moderate | Cleaning + 1-2 component replacements | £179-249 |
| Significant | Multiple component replacements, circuit repair | £249-349 |
| Severe | Extensive board work, major IC replacement | £349+ |
Pro Tip
Assessment is always free. We'll tell you exactly what's damaged and what repair costs before you commit. If repair isn't economical, you pay nothing. Liquid damage often requires logic board repair — see our L1-L5 framework for pricing.