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What type of drinks generally cause the least damage to a laptop?
What type of drinks generally cause the least damage to a laptop?
- Coffee and tea
- Cola and lemonade
- Fruit juice and milkshake
- Water and green tea (correct)
What should you do first if you spill a drink on your laptop?
What should you do first if you spill a drink on your laptop?
- Shake the laptop gently to get the liquid out
- Unplug the machine and take the battery out (correct)
- Turn it upside down to stop the liquid getting to the motherboard
- Use a cloth to clean up the liquid
Why is it important to stop the liquid from getting to the motherboard?
Why is it important to stop the liquid from getting to the motherboard?
- Because it's the heaviest part of the laptop
- Because it's where some of the most important parts of the computer are (correct)
- Because it's the most expensive part of the laptop
- Because it's where the keyboard is located
What should you do if you don't have a cloth to clean up the spill?
What should you do if you don't have a cloth to clean up the spill?
Why should you try to touch the keyboard lightly when cleaning it?
Why should you try to touch the keyboard lightly when cleaning it?
Why should you put your laptop near a window or in a cold place after a spill?
Why should you put your laptop near a window or in a cold place after a spill?
What should you do with the laptop after removing the hard drive?
What should you do with the laptop after removing the hard drive?
What type of liquid spill is most likely to cause problems for the laptop?
What type of liquid spill is most likely to cause problems for the laptop?
What should you avoid touching when removing the hard drive?
What should you avoid touching when removing the hard drive?
What should you do if the laptop still doesn't work after drying?
What should you do if the laptop still doesn't work after drying?
Why is it recommended to drink coffee at someone else's desk in the future?
Why is it recommended to drink coffee at someone else's desk in the future?