Seriously though... I just spilt a pint of water into my computer.

[TeaLeaf]

Ninja and Blunt said something real important, about rotating the case (and components as they dry).    Water (or any liquid) has a nasty habit of sticky in small puddles in the creases of components and not drying out properly, net result is a potential short circuit again when you power it up again.  So do  what was said, strip out the components and heat dry them for a few days in an airing cupboard, rotating through all three axis periodically to ensure the water moves from the corners and has a chances to dry out.    

Don't underestimate how tricky water is to get out of the case, which is why you need to breal the build down to component level for drying.  For example, a slug of water will sit quite happily in the case screw hole into which you have placed a screw to hold your motherboard to the case.  The water won't move as it has a nice screw holding it there and it won't dry properly either (because the screw limits the surface area for evaporation).  Despite a couple of days of drying, that screw hole will most likely remain wet and have the potential to cause a later short unless you strip the components out and the case down to let them air dry on their own.

Next step is then to follow what Tutonic said, bare bones build and power up and add components one at a time to find the failures (and minimise damage to anything that is not yet damaged).

Good luck!

[Browne]

A hair dryer will also be your friend to get rid of the pooled water, if you think that when the components have dried out, give them a blast with the dryer for a few minutes to be sure, to be sure. That would be most important for the power supply, if that got doused as well.

[TeaLeaf]

That's right. You heard. Not on my computer. IN. :blink:

It's not looking good. The water went straight through the fan on top. There is water is on everything.

How's the patient Toxteth?   Still got a pulse?

[Blunt]

Tox is on his way to Rotterdam atm, so I'd imagine his rig is gently drying.

[Toxteth]

How's the patient Toxteth?   Still got a pulse?

Well, after 2 weeks of drying and putting it off, I've found a couple of hours to try it out.

The patient has a pulse.

Plug in and I get a green light on the mobo, turn on and PSU fires up nicely. Nothing coming on the screen. Red light glowing inside coming from 'CPU LED'.

Initial diagnosis - Suspected fried CPU.

[Gorion]

Did you try re-seating the cpu?

Do you hear any post beeps, and which type?

If the cpu is fried, you generally will only hear fans with no beeps at all.

[Toxteth]

Did you try re-seating the cpu?

Do you hear any post beeps, and which type?

If the cpu is fried, you generally will only hear fans with no beeps at all.

Re-seating the CPU is my next step. If I recall correctly I heard no beeps, but we'll see what happens after re-seating.

[Gone_Away]

fingers crossed!

[kregoron]

A hair dryer will also be your friend to get rid of the pooled water, if you think that when the components have dried out, give them a blast with the dryer for a few minutes to be sure, to be sure. That would be most important for the power supply, if that got doused as well.

Not the best idea, as the smd components doesnt require much heat before they fall off
Little sister learned the hard way

[atomant]

A Can of air..blows the water away. Tipping..I feel for yah, I have been really drunk, and never done that. It's like a MEATLOAF song, hey I heard bags of rice work.

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