https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:36:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1642858 Sun, 18 May 2014 13:58:35 +0000 LovelyPlum 1642858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the suggestions, ladies. Time for the update: </p> <p>We had a tech friend take it apart and look at it. I'm afraid the news is not.good: I fried the motherboard :( It seems like the repair will cost almost as much as a new computer, if Apple would even do it. So we are computer-less for now, and my brief tryst with being a Mac owner seems to be over. I'm so sad :( I'm also angry that a $1300 machine can be killed with a big splash of coffee, even if it was my fault. Stupid technology. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622308 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:44:54 +0000 birdofafeather 1622308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: try taking it to a third party place. Apple charges a flat rate if there is liquid damage. we found a local 3rd party place that got great reviews and they were able to troubleshoot and we realized that we had a charger problem, not a motherboard one, but if they fixed it, it would have been able half what apple wanted to charge us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622247 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:30:51 +0000 Emsmems 1622247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bummer :(. If it makes you feel any better, a few years ago I dropped my day old iPhone in the toilet right after my husband had bilateral knee surgery for blowing them out playing softball. I cried. A lot. I totally get it. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622237 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:25:15 +0000 MrsH 1622237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is crappy :( so sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622220 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:17:40 +0000 fussygal 1622220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry!! :( Tech issues are so crappy. I hope your friend can fix it! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622211 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:14:27 +0000 MamaMoose 1622211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That really sucks!! I'm sorry!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622185 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:01:47 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1622185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: I'm so sorry :-( Hopefully it's not the motherboard and it will be much cheaper. Maybe try to turn it off for a couple days and let it dry out to see if it will be ok? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622182 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:00:37 +0000 LovelyPlum 1622182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meltini: very, very, very true. If it had burnt her, I would have been inconsolable..thank you for the reminder! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1622177 Thu, 08 May 2014 17:59:04 +0000 LovelyPlum 1622177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is not looking good :( It looks like Apple will charge around $800 to fix, if it even can be fixed. We are taking it to a tech friend, but who knows if he will be able to help. That was the most expensive thing we have ever purchased, and now it may be gone. I just want to be sick. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619349 Wed, 07 May 2014 13:33:16 +0000 Cherrybee 1619349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no. Sending you lots of love. I hope the computer is okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619186 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:51:02 +0000 Pancakes 1619186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so so so sorry! The week that I got my macbook air, I spilled a large glass of water on it, while it was plugged in. For a little while there, it wouldn't do anything. I was told by someone at Apple, don't try to turn it on. Turn it upside down and open, like a teepee, and turn a fan on it. I did end up taking it to the genius bar and they got it to work. It has had a couple of wonky issues since then (September) but I'm not sure if that's related to the water spill or what. Don't lose hope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619165 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:45:44 +0000 Meltini 1619165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to hear your day started off so rough. Annoying silver lining time - at least the coffee was cold. Your day would have been a whole lot worse if you had burned yourself and your baby. Definitely try rice. It isn't going to hurt anything and it may save you some money. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619159 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:44:09 +0000 bushelandapeck 1619159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! How stressful. I hope your day is getting better and that you can salvage the computer!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619138 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:38:03 +0000 creativemomma15 1619138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! I am so sorry! When my DS was a baby he threw up on my husbands work mac on my watch. I know that terrible feeling! Definitely turn it off and at least take out the battery. We were also told to tun it upside down(with it open) and try to vacuum out the keyboard. The tech at DHs work was able to fix it and only had to replace a few minor things. </p> <p>I hope your day gets better and that it can be fixed cheap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619132 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:37:07 +0000 BSB 1619132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww, man. That sucks. I agree with @snowjewelz: @T.H.O.U.: . Turn off your computer and let it dry for a few days. Take a computer vacation and try it again later. If it's still not working, I would try the apple store. </p> <p>Not a computer expert but I know things can go a little nuts when electronics and their connections get wet. </p> <p>Hope your computer is fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619111 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:30:42 +0000 mlm2934 1619111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs hugs hugs, what a stressful morning - I'm sure it will get worked out in the end but that stuff is definitely a pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619078 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:22:10 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1619078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: hugs mama! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1619071 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:20:12 +0000 Happygal 1619071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry! I hope the morning has taken a turn for the better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618882 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:09:39 +0000 spaniellove 1618882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds like an overwhelming series of events! Many hugs to you and I hope it can be fixed somehow because yeah, now is not really the time. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618880 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:09:20 +0000 kiddosc 1618880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: I would definitely try taking it all apart, wiping down what you can and then take the parts (kept separated) and either put them in rice, or set them on top of a dehumidifier for 48 hours. I would definitely try to dry it out on my own before taking it in, since they won't cover liquid damage anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618858 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:03:22 +0000 nana87 1618858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh no!! if you don't have rice on hand, I've used dry oatmeal with my iphone before when I dropped it (in the toilet, eewwww!!!) and that worked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618851 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:02:21 +0000 Lindsay05 1618851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cry! I would! Hope it turns around for you soon &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618849 Wed, 07 May 2014 11:01:10 +0000 Alivoo01 1618849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>*hugs* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618842 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:58:21 +0000 cheert16 1618842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man- but think the day can only get better right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618835 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:56:39 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1618835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! I am so so sorry. What a rotten thing. Big hugs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618829 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:54:17 +0000 Pepper 1618829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no :( Hopefully the computer dries out by tonight! I know phones are a lot smaller, but I've dropped my iPhones in water, spilled water on them, etc... and they always act like they're broken for a few hours, and then once everything dries it's fine. </p> <p>Hope your day gets better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618811 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:47:46 +0000 raintreebee 1618811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahh. So sorry! I spilled 5 ounces of breastmilk and dropped my brand new ipad if it makes you feel any better, (although not nearly as costly as the computer). I hope it dries out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618810 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:47:35 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1618810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry... I agree with turning the computer off, taking the battery out if you can and just let it sit and air dry. I don't know if I would do the rice thing because of all the small ports and stuff. Maybe a hair dryer though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618806 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:45:28 +0000 snowjewelz 1618806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I googled and they say to take out the battery, wipe everything, and let everything dry as much as possible before re-booting. Def can do the rice thing too. They even say use a hair dryer. I hope it works!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bad-morning-1#post-1618805 Wed, 07 May 2014 10:45:01 +0000 MoonMoon 1618805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hope you feel better! I hope it's a quick and painless computer repair, too. </p>