A player bought a gaming PC. However, the package is completely soaked, after he opened the shipping box. Nevertheless, he starts the PC, which horrifies many other players.
A user ordered a new gaming PC. He explains that the computer itself was probably not wet and that he was even able to start the PC. However, he would like to find out if it is possible to check for potential water damage afterwards.
The PC itself didn’t seem to be wet, and so far it seems to be running well, but is there an easy way to check for water damage? Should I do anything with NewEgg or UPS to protect myself in case the water causes issues that don’t show up right away?
The seller responds: Meanwhile, the seller of the computer has responded and contacted the user directly on reddit. It states that he can claim the wet computer:
I’m really sorry that the PC package arrived with water damage, and thank you for bringing it to my attention through the Reddit chat. I have already forwarded the claim to my claims team for review. Please check my responses as soon as possible, as I look forward to your replies.
However, many other users are rather horrified that the player even unpacked and started the PC. Because in the worst case, it could have been not only very expensive but also dangerous.
Always turn off your PC in case of possible water damage
If liquid enters your computer or a device of yours, definitely keep the device or PC switched off.
You can safely turn on your computer once all the liquid has truly dried. If you start a computer in a wet or moist state, you short-circuit all the hardware, potentially resulting in total loss. And depending on the computer’s specifications, this can become really expensive.
In the worst case, you could harm yourself and receive an electric shock. And that can be life-threatening and even deadly. Therefore, you should always think of yourself first before considering rescuing an electronic device that has gotten wet.
This also applies in cases of flooding: For example, if your basement is flooded and there are connected electronic devices standing there, touching the water can result in a fatal electric shock. It wouldn’t be the first time a computer dies because it was turned on at the wrong moment: A player’s gaming PC always dies after 20 minutes because he makes a really dumb mistake
