Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
And she believes the water caused it to shut down. She says the screen was black and she didnt hear it running as she furiously pulled the power cord.
She called me and I told her to remove the battery as well, so it still had the battery in it for about a minute or so.
It's currently open like a ^ , drying in the sunlight. I'll pack some rice around it tonight when I get home.
It's not sounding good at all, but I didnt know if anyone else had some advice specific to the older white macbook. I'm going to take it apart in a day or two and clean with iso-alcohol to make sure any water/corrosion is gone.
[Edited on September 22, 2010 at 1:11 PM. Reason : .] 9/22/2010 1:10:31 PM |
se7entythree YOSHIYOSHI 17377 Posts user info edit post |
take it apart and let it dry for a lonnnngggg time
and what the does the fact that it's white have to do with it? 9/22/2010 1:20:42 PM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
I was just pointing out that it was not one of the new aluminum macbooks. I know that for the most part, a wet laptop is a wet laptop, nomatter the make/model.
I was generally looking for anyone with specific info that might be pertinent to the white macbooks. 9/22/2010 1:22:42 PM |
stevedude hello 4763 Posts user info edit post |
best of luck to ya 9/22/2010 1:49:37 PM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
*fingers crossed* 9/22/2010 1:54:51 PM |
Pikey All American 6421 Posts user info edit post |
Steve Jobs says you should just buy her a newer better one, baller. 9/22/2010 1:55:24 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51913 Posts user info edit post |
Thanks for specifying the color. That really helps. 9/22/2010 2:14:25 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42550 Posts user info edit post |
If it was non-white and belonged to you, I know exactly what to do, but since it is white and belongs to your gf, I have got no clue.
Good luck! 9/22/2010 2:21:21 PM |
EhSteve All American 7240 Posts user info edit post |
Take it apart and let it dry for a while.
I have no idea what to do with the computer though. 9/22/2010 2:34:20 PM |
gs7 All American 2354 Posts user info edit post |
Paint it black then let it dry. The ensuing identity crisis should allow the laptop to forget the traumatic water spill experience. YMMV. 9/22/2010 2:40:06 PM |
Shadowrunner All American 18332 Posts user info edit post |
ITT we identify our computer models by color
guys, I'm having trouble with some knocking noises whenever I change gears in my car. It's a white 2-door coupe, if that helps. 9/22/2010 3:16:43 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42550 Posts user info edit post |
^ But does it belong to you or your gf? 9/22/2010 3:17:27 PM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
Are all of you really that dense?
This isnt $hitchat. 9/22/2010 3:59:55 PM |
Shadowrunner All American 18332 Posts user info edit post |
^^ DUDE, I SAID IT WAS MY CAR 9/22/2010 5:05:29 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42550 Posts user info edit post |
9/22/2010 5:57:43 PM |
raiden All American 10505 Posts user info edit post |
This thread produces lots of lawlz. 9/22/2010 6:11:05 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
I could probably help if a dog had done it 9/22/2010 6:53:53 PM |
kiljadn All American 44690 Posts user info edit post |
I was going to suggest a solution, but it only works for black macbooks. 9/22/2010 8:22:09 PM |
Fry The Stubby 7784 Posts user info edit post |
shotgun would fix half the problems...
jk. good luck, 2nd post is your best bet. 9/22/2010 9:28:43 PM |
donjeep22 All American 560 Posts user info edit post |
It's really not the spilling that kills the pc, its the turning it back on after the spill that makes it dead. 9/22/2010 11:22:34 PM |
se7entythree YOSHIYOSHI 17377 Posts user info edit post |
hahahahhaha this is what tww was made for!
good job to all! 9/22/2010 11:30:20 PM |
KeB All American 9828 Posts user info edit post |
Your GF should let the cat know of the main rule of computer lab....NO FOOD OR DRINK!!!! 9/22/2010 11:38:14 PM |
Chief All American 3402 Posts user info edit post |
I thought the first rule of computer lab was no talking about computer lab? 9/23/2010 12:35:45 AM |
BIGcementpon Status Name 11319 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I could probably help if a dog had done it" |
Quote : | "I was going to suggest a solution, but it only works for black macbooks." |
haha9/23/2010 12:02:27 PM |
Wickerman All American 2404 Posts user info edit post |
Are you going to use white rice? 9/24/2010 11:35:14 AM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
When my brother did this he removed the keyboard and put it in the oven at 100 degrees for a couple of hours to dry. Then he turned off the oven and left the keyboard in there. Then his wife pre-heated the oven for dinner and hilarity ensued. 9/24/2010 12:57:43 PM |
Netstorm All American 7547 Posts user info edit post |
^Brown rice works better, the white Macbook won't recognize it so it can get closer.
Also, that cat has great taste. 9/24/2010 12:57:52 PM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
Is brown rice better than white rice? I'd have figured white rice would be better for the rare black macbooks...of course, we all know:
[Edited on September 24, 2010 at 1:15 PM. Reason : .] 9/24/2010 1:14:58 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51913 Posts user info edit post |
don't even act like you're down with the joke now like we're laughing with you and not laughing at you
you got mad
Quote : | "Are all of you really that dense?
This isnt $hitchat." |
9/24/2010 1:19:56 PM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
I just realized that I shouldn't expect a legitimate answer from TWW.
No biggie. I'm over it. 9/24/2010 1:47:07 PM |
mbguess shoegazer 2953 Posts user info edit post |
cats love pepper. they hate cinnamon white laptops. 9/27/2010 10:40:02 PM |
Ahmet All American 4279 Posts user info edit post |
It's really not a big deal guys...
If it was the dog that spilled it, now that would've sucked, but when the cat spills something on the computer, the results are generally better. Also, thank goodness you specified who the laptop belonged to, whew. 9/27/2010 11:00:55 PM |
KeB All American 9828 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I just realized that I shouldn't expect a legitimate answer from TWW." |
i really hope that is not something that you pondered over for two days....9/28/2010 12:55:52 AM |
Wickerman All American 2404 Posts user info edit post |
Does the laptop work now? 9/28/2010 8:44:31 AM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
Nope. Dead. 9/28/2010 11:15:14 AM |
lewisje All American 9196 Posts user info edit post |
Have you pulled out the hard drive to see whether any data can be retrieved? 9/28/2010 11:39:08 AM |
BigHitSunday Dick Danger 51059 Posts user info edit post |
did you spill its blood? 9/28/2010 1:12:40 PM |
stevedude hello 4763 Posts user info edit post |
are you gonna sell it 9/28/2010 1:15:54 PM |
raiden All American 10505 Posts user info edit post |
those pesky cats. 9/28/2010 2:26:58 PM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 2:52 PM. Reason : .]
9/28/2010 2:50:12 PM |
Bobby Light All American 2650 Posts user info edit post |
Nah, havent pulled the HDD yet...she's still deciding what kind of laptop she wants to replace it with.
Then I'll see if any data is retrievable.
Quote : | "are you gonna sell it" |
Might be interested in selling. PM me an offer.
[Edited on September 28, 2010 at 4:58 PM. Reason : .]9/28/2010 4:57:57 PM |
gs7 All American 2354 Posts user info edit post |
Ouch.
So...
Quote : | "did you spill its blood?" |
9/28/2010 5:11:59 PM |
Pikey All American 6421 Posts user info edit post |
What kind of cat was it? 9/30/2010 9:24:28 AM |
Wolfmarsh What? 5975 Posts user info edit post |
Please guys, i have a match tonight 9/30/2010 10:29:26 AM |
raiden All American 10505 Posts user info edit post |
I realize this thread is about a cat that spilled water on a white macbook....which I have not. Hear me out, maybe I can offer some insight.
I am in outside sales, which is currently salary+commission, but will move into straight commission starting at the beginning of July 2010. I have been in this position since July 2009. I have competition from several direct manufacturing sales reps, large distributors, and local distributors. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of each:
Direct Advantages: Immediate knowledge of new technology, no middle man mark up, one shipping bill (paid by manufacturer or buyer of goods), access to larger range of non-commodity items, control inventory, have access to many distributors that can effectively sell their goods which increases market share, and set prices of commodity they manufacture.
Direct disadvantages: Typically have 1-3 sales reps per region (i.e. southeast, mid-atlantic, northeast, etc.) limiting the number of accounts they can successfully manage/cold-call, lack physical customer service or physical technical service available to or affordable for smaller users or altogether, are sometimes not trustworthy because they will go in behind their distributors that sell their commodity to one account in large quantities (i.e. they missed a big account, and have found out about it through a distributor selling their particular product) which leads to the distributor not selling their product anymore, have too many distributors selling the product ultimately driving the set price down through deviations, possibly rely on distributors to actually sell the product, and competition from other direct sources.
Large distributor advantages: have access to other commodities that go hand in hand with other manufacturers (poor example- grocery stores sell milk as well as cereal), get direct pricing, many locations regionally or nationally easing the shipping burden of buyers with multiple locations, personal service either customer or technical, many sales reps that are able to cover a broader territory, access to multiple manufacturers of the same commodity allowing to keep prices in check, service programs that smaller companies can't offer and direct providers can't match in price or value, and experts of many many commodities as opposed to one or a few.
Large distributor disadvantages: smaller local distributors creating price wars (think Michael Scott Paper Co vs Dunder-Mifflin), direct mfg's going in behind and stealing business, limited access to all of the mfg's (you won't find Harris Teeter name brands in Food Lion and visa versa), can't truly set prices because it's based on both supply and demand, territory management, and tough growth prospects in slower economies (this is true for direct as well really)
Local distributor advantages: Typically a good ol' boy setting where the seller and the buyer know each other for years (this does happen at all levels, but mostly at the local level), local folks are right down the street and can be used in emergencies, if the local guy buys at high enough volumes then there is no shipping charge to the end user, and access to both direct mfg's and large distributors.
Local distributor disadvantages: easily beaten in price, array of commodities, array of technology, lack of trained staff, low cash flow, etc etc etc.
This is what I have noticed in my six months, I am sure there are plenty more that need mentioning. The way I am setting myself apart as a sales person is this: I go after the big accounts right now while I am new. The big accounts, if I land them, will take care of me while I am new and building a customer base. The money made off of those allows me to focus free time on smaller accounts that get me higher margins. I build up big accounts, I would like to have 5-10 of these, then get 20-30 medium accounts. If I lose 1 or 2 big accounts, the 20-30 medium accounts keep me afloat while I go after new big accounts. I don't really waste time on small accounts simply because they basically pay for breakfast or something really small.
I will say this, if you can't get a big account in the first 6-8 months (assuming you have cash flow that you can ride this long) you could be in a world of trouble. If you can get one, it will really make going after the others a lot more enjoyable and less stressful. It's simply just very exhausting wasting any time on anything other than big accounts in the very beginning. You work just as hard on the medium sized accounts and see 1/3 to 1/36 of the money in my situation.
If you have any other questions, you can PM Bobby Light. I hope this helps in the slightest! ] 9/30/2010 10:42:19 AM |