Drizzle Damage. Orange Bat Light. Wont turn on
Small amount of drizzle on my MacBook Pro left unchecked and used for a few days.
MacBook worked but then screen had a few rain spots. Then the battery stopped charging (don't hold me to that part it was a while ago). Then it wouldn't turn on at all.
I saw in previous posts that people were able to use their system with damaged batteries without it charging their battery (like a desktop), but if their battery power got to 0 would they even be able to use their system in such a state?
Just trying to diagnose if it's the battery or the logic board. I will say that the screw holders on my battery are broken... however, that might just as likely be due to a family member throwing the laptop and them breaking due to impact as due to water damage swelling. I have read that it could also mean that my battery is “swollen” and needs to be replaced.
Anyway I really don't know where to look on this one without having to go buy a voltage meter. Or ripping out the battery.
But to make a long story shorter:
- I cleaned my logic board with 93% alcohol with cotton swabs
- Upgraded SSD
- Replaced MagSafe DC-In board
- Replaced thermal pasted with ?? grizzly thermonaut???
But still... No love
Did SMC reset (options control power for four seconds) - No love
I guess the next thing I will do is 12-20 hour soak the logic board in the 93% alcohol if thats what you guys would recommend.
Other than doing that and/or replacing the battery pack I can't think what else to do besides bring it to a professional. Can't describe how crazy this headache has been over just a couple drops of drizzle.
So.. to repeat: MagSafe lights Green first second... per usual... then goes Orange and stays Orange indefinitely. Doesn't start up, slight drizzle damage.
Is this a good question?