Computer maintenance in rainy season

The rainy season is approaching, in addition to keeping and preserving your computer (Laptop, Desktop, PC) well so that it can operate normally and achieve the highest performance, keeping the computer away from moisture when exposed to rain or due to humid weather (humidity above 90% with dampness) is extremely necessary to increase the lifespan of the computer as well as electronic components.

1/ Some common computer errors when exposed to water

There are many objective and subjective reasons why your computer cannot operate normally when exposed to water. It could be accidental rain splashes while moving, dropping the computer in water or placing the computer in places with high humidity for a long time. Let's look at each case with HACOM.

a/ Computer gets wet in the rain and won't start

In this case, you may be traveling on the street when it's raining, and you don't have a device to cover and waterproof your computer. The errors of not being able to start the computer or the computer not turning on are probably more focused on Laptops than PCs or Desktops; because Laptops are often used to carry around and are more compact.

In this case, you should immediately take the device to a dry place, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off all the water on the outside of the computer. Absolutely do not start the computer or plug in the power source immediately, it will cause fire or electric shock upon contact.

If you have experience disassembling and assembling computers, you can disassemble the device to dry it and leave it in a dry place, or best of all, take it to a reputable computer repair center for examination and inspection.

b/ The computer keyboard was splashed with water and cannot be used.

This is also the main reason why the computer cannot type or has a keyboard error after starting up. This error is common in laptops because they are often carried around. Computer keyboards are made of layers of nylon pressed together and have conductive circuits. Just a drop of water will cause these layers of nylon to expand, causing an open circuit, making it easy for the keys to short-circuit, and especially with laptops, it can damage electronic circuits or cause internal capacitors to explode.

It is best to leave your computer at home if it is not really necessary to move it or take safety measures such as a waterproof cover, waterproof backpack, or waterproof bag when carrying your computer around.

c/ High humidity environment makes the computer unable to start

When there is thunder and lightning, you should absolutely not plug in the LAN if your LAN cable is pulled from outside in the rain. When it rains, rainwater flows along the LAN cable into the computer - especially PC, Desktop causing damage, fire and explosion. In addition, thunder and lightning can travel along the network cable causing short circuit of IC, network card.

In addition, if there are no shielding devices or shielding buttons for LAN slots, jacks, power sources, etc., the heat will accumulate and cause humidity in the computer, leading to short circuit or explosion when you start it. Or maybe the computer cannot plug in the USB, at that time you need to be careful in handling it.

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d/ Turn off computer devices when not in use to avoid fire and explosion.

When not using the computer (Laptop, PC, Desktop) for a long time, you should turn it off completely (Shutdown) to avoid fire and explosion when exposed to water and many other possibilities that cause unsafety or the battery (Laptop) will not be charged.

For laptops, if you bring them in the rain, you need to turn them off completely before putting them in storage and waterproof devices. Some laptops still use HDD as the main drive, when you do not turn them off completely, the hard drive continues to work and has to spin at high speed. At that time, moving can easily cause shock or hard drive failure. It is best to wrap your laptop in a plastic bag or waterproof material before putting it in a backpack or bag in case your backpack is not tight enough, water can still seep in and cause short circuits in the internal components and damage your laptop.

e/ Do not use the computer during storms and thunder. 

As mentioned above, to prevent unstable power sources, you should also avoid using computers (PC, Laptop, Desktop) that can affect the hard drive or in case of lightning strikes that cause power leaks or fires.

You should also not worry if your computer cannot catch WIFI when it rains, and do not try to fix it yourself, but can call support from network service providers to check first.

2/ Store your computer and use it safely when it rains

How to keep and use your computer safely in rainy weather? You just need to strictly follow the following regulations to be safe:

1. Keep your computer (Laptop/ PC/ Desktop) away from windows that are exposed to rain.

1. Do not place Desktop or PC on wet floor.
2. Be careful not to open the computer case cover unnecessarily to avoid water splashing in.
3. Cover your computer properly if you need to travel by motorbike in rainy weather conditions.
4. Use a waterproof backpack or wrap your laptop in a plastic bag before putting it in your backpack.
5. Avoid using your computer when it is raining. Never use your computer immediately after it has been exposed to rain or moisture.
6. Unplug the computer when not using it for a long time.
7. If you accidentally get wet, you should immediately turn off the power, remove the battery (Laptop) and bring it to a reputable repair and warranty center to have the device dried and cleaned. You should immediately remove the battery and bring it to a reputable laptop repair center to have the device dried and cleaned if you cannot do it yourself at home.

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