Do you charge just to look at it?

No. The quote is free, and free to walk away from.

Can you get my files back?

It depends on the drive. If it is a software problem the files are usually fine; if the drive has physically failed, that is specialist work and we will tell you honestly rather than experiment on the only copy you have.

Do you work on Apple computers?

Tell us the model and we will tell you honestly whether it is something we can take on.

Message us and ask. It depends on the job and where you are.

Do you guarantee the work?

Ninety days on the work done and on parts we supplied.

Is my device insured while you have it?

Yes. Customer devices are insured while they are at our Wakefield workshop. They are stored securely and handled with care, and if one were ever lost or damaged through our fault, we would repair it, replace it or pay its fair value.

Card, contactless, cash or bank transfer, or pay with Klarna. Contactless includes Apple Pay, Google Pay and the Klarna Card. To pay with Klarna, ask us for a secure payment link. It also takes card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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Spilled a drink on your laptop? What to do now

What you do in the first few minutes makes the biggest difference. Here is the short version, then why.

Right now

Switch it off. Hold the power button until it goes off. Do not wait to save your work.
Unplug the charger and anything plugged into it.
If the battery comes out without tools (older laptops), take it out.
Turn it over. Open it wide and stand it upside down like a tent, so liquid drains out of the keyboard rather than further in.
Wipe off what you can with a dry cloth or kitchen roll. Do not press down on the keys.

What not to do

Do not switch it back on to "see if it works". Power running through wet components is what does the lasting damage.
Do not put it in rice. Rice does not draw liquid out from inside a laptop, and it leaves dust and starch in the ports and fans.
Do not use a hairdryer or put it on a radiator. Heat can push liquid further in and damage the screen and battery.
Do not charge it until it has been checked.

Why it needs checking even if it seems fine

Water, tea, coffee and fizzy drinks leave minerals and sugar behind when they dry. Those start corroding the board over the following days and weeks, so a laptop that seems fine afterwards can still fail weeks later. The sooner the board is opened and cleaned, the better the odds.

One we had: a MacBook Pro 16-inch with water over the keyboard. The Return key had stopped working properly, and inside, the spill had started corroding the edge of the main board. We cleaned the board and fans and fitted a replacement keyboard top case. Every key works again, and the owner's files were left untouched.

What we charge

A liquid damage clean and assessment has a fixed labour price on the price list, with any parts extra. You get the findings and a price for anything that needs replacing before we go further. More on the laptop repair page.

Want us to look at it?

Drop-off is by arrangement at 141 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SX. Message first with the device and what it is doing, and you get a free quote before any work starts. No charge if you decide not to go ahead, and a 90-day warranty on the work and any parts we supply.

Get a free quote Call or text 07539 579836 · How drop-off works

Updated 12 November 2026. More guides