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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I use a hairdryer on a low setting to dry my MacBook?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "No. Even on a low setting, a hairdryer concentrates heat unevenly and can push moisture deeper into the chassis. Use the inverted-V gravity method and get it to a specialist within 4-6 hours."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How long can I wait before bringing my MacBook in for repair?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The ideal window is 4-6 hours. Corrosion begins within 12 hours in Johannesburg humidity. The 72-hour drying advice is a myth."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does putting my MacBook in rice actually work?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "No. Rice cannot absorb moisture from inside a sealed aluminium enclosure. It sheds starch dust that adds contamination."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Will Apple cover water damage under warranty?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "No. Apple warranty and AppleCare+ do not cover liquid damage. Apple quotes R15,000-R54,000 for full board replacement. Independent component-level repair costs R1,800-R10,000."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Is my data safe if my MacBook got wet?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "In most cases, yes. Modern MacBook SSDs store data in flash memory resilient to liquid. Data recovery is often possible under POPIA-compliant protocols."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What should I do if I already powered on my MacBook after a spill?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Turn it off immediately by holding the power button for 10 seconds. Then flip it inverted-V and bring it to a specialist as soon as possible."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does the type of liquid matter for MacBook damage?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Significantly. Water has ~70% recovery rate, coffee ~50%, rooibos tea ~30%, and soft drinks ~20%. Saltwater adds R300-R800 to repairs."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How much does MacBook water damage repair cost in South Africa?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Assessment from R599. Ultrasonic cleaning R1,800-R2,400. Component-level logic board repair R2,900-R10,000+. Compare to Apple R15,000-R54,000."
}
}
]
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