global Laptop and motherboard repair tutorial | Page 41

You should now also look at the palm rest and bottom base, you will be looking for liquid stream
remains. When liquid touches the case parts, it is more visible on the inner side of the parts than the
outer, though still visible on the outer too.
Liquid will leave a ―trailǁ of evidence behind when spillage occurs, you will see the plastic has
turned a different color and will have ―flowǁ remains from the liquid. When disassembled, you will
also look at the motherboard for any remains of liquid. Liquid will also leave a visible trail on any
PCB (printed circuit board). Water will dry clear to whitish in color, Powdery looking when dried.
Milk will dry to a white color; it can also stay thick and not completely dissipate. Coffee, Soda, Beer
will all dry to a dark brownish to tan color and will also usually stay pretty thick – not completely
dissipating. Water seems to cause the most damage of all the
liquids common to a spill.