Spilt water, tea, coffee or juice on your laptop?
Don’t panic, but do act quickly.
At Geeks Callout, we specialise in MacBook and laptop liquid damage repair across London. Whether it’s a few drops on the keyboard or a full glass over the trackpad, our engineers can often save the device and your data if we get to it in time.
We offer:
What Happens When Liquid Gets Into Your Laptop?
Laptops are full of tiny electronic components and circuits that rely on a controlled flow of electricity. When liquid enters the machine, it can:
Drinks like coffee, juice, wine or energy drinks are usually more damaging than plain water because of sugar and minerals. The longer the liquid sits inside the laptop, the more corrosion builds up, which is why acting fast is so important.
Even a small spill can cause problems hours or days later. Typical symptoms include:
If you notice any of these after a spill, turn the laptop off immediately and unplug it.
Avoid the rice myth – leaving your laptop in rice doesn’t remove corrosion or residue. It only wastes precious time.
Turn the laptop off immediately
Don't wait for the to shut down normally, hold the power button to turn it off.
Unplug the charger
Disconnect all cables, remove the battery if it's easily removable as well as all the connected devices.
Gently clean, No rub
Use paper towels or cloth to soak up the liquid. Dont be harsh, open lid and tilt laptop to drain water.
Do NOT turn laptop back on
This is where many people make a mostake and damager it further. Let a professional inspect it.
In many cases, yes, especially if:
Our engineers will:
If the machine is beyond economical repair, we’ll advise you honestly and can often still help with data recovery.
We provide water and liquid damage repair for:
Step 1: Free phone consultation
Explain what happened, what liquid was involved and how the laptop is behaving.
Step 3: Lab diagnostics & cleaning
We fully inspect the device, clean the affected areas and test all components.
Step 2: Same-day collection (London)
Depending on the situation, we can send an engineer or arrange free collection of your laptop in London.
Step 4: Clear quotation before repair
Once we know exactly what is damaged, we provide a clear, fixed quote before carrying out any repair.Repair, testing and return
We complete the repair, test it under load, and perform multiple tests to ensure everything is working correctly. Then, we return your laptop, usually same or within 1-2 working days, depending on parts availability.
London-based customers trust us not only for our fast, reliable laptop repairs but also for the excellent customer service we provide afterwards. Our local expert technicians with genuine experience, always ready to sort your tech issues without any fuss. With loads of 5-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot, we are proud to be trusted for the best laptop repair service in London.
10+ Years of Experience
Our skilled engineers have been fixing every major laptop brand and model for more than 10 years.
Upto 1 Year's Warranty
We combine skill, precision, and confidence in our service, hence deliver the best laptop repair service.
Our clients consistently rate us 5 stars for providing the excellent laptop repair service in London.
Local Engineers
We combine skill, precision, and confidence in our service, hence deliver the best laptop repair service.
Areas We Cover
We provide laptop water damage repair across Greater London, including (but not limited to):
If you’re not sure whether we cover your postcode, just give us a call; we’re happy to confirm.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, in many cases a water-damaged laptop can be fully repaired, especially if the device is switched off quickly and brought to a technician within the first 24–48 hours. Our engineers clean the motherboard, remove corrosion and replace any damaged components.
Turn the laptop off immediately, disconnect the charger and remove accessories. Do not try to switch it on again and do not use a hairdryer or rice. Contact a professional technician as soon as possible.
The cost depends on the level of damage and whether any parts need replacement. Basic cleaning and diagnostics are usually goes under labor which is £200, and we always provide a fixed quote before repair.
Most repairs take 1–3 working days, depending on the severity of damage and parts availability. Basic cleaning and diagnostics are usually done on the same day.
No, manufacturers such as Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo do not cover liquid damage under standard warranty. However, specialist repair services like Geeks Callout can often restore the device for a fraction of the cost of a full replacement.
Yes – Your data is safe as long as the laptop is switched off immediately. If the internal storage drive is damaged, we also provide data recovery services to retrieve important files.
No. Even if the laptop appears to work, hidden moisture can cause short circuits or corrosion later. You should turn it off and have it inspected professionally.
Yes, we offer free pickup and return across most London areas. If needed, we also provide same-day engineer visits.
Our No Fix, No Fee policy means that if oue engineer do not have the required technical knowledge, skills or ability to resolve your issue, then we do not charge anything.
If our engineer can resolve the issue, but , the customer, prevent us from doing so, by formal request, or does not want to proceed with the work, then we charge for our time spent to that point.
If we explain and provide a clear diagnosis of a failed or faulty component and you, the customer, decides not to go ahead with the replacement of the component, then we charge for our time spent to that point.
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