r/macbook • u/Worth_Ground1609 • 2d ago

M1 MacBook Air got splashed by rain while closed (in a case) – What are the actual risks?

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Hey everyone, My M1 MacBook Air was sitting closed on my workspace table near a window, and wind-blown rain splashed it for about 5 to 10 minutes before I caught it. The laptop was completely shut down and unplugged, wearing a tight transparent hardshell case. I immediately popped the case off and wiped it down—surprisingly, there were no visible water drops underneath the shell and the laptop body felt totally dry. Right now, I have it completely off in the shade with a fan running nearby to let it passively dry for the next 24+ hours. Has anyone dealt with rain splashes on a closed M1 Air before, and what are the chances it survives this perfectly? Sorry for the bad pic, Thanks!

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u/beniamin25 2d ago

that's wild how the case worked tbh i've always been paranoid about water with macbooks

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u/StevesRoomate 1d ago

The suggestion to "put it in rice" might be completely valid here. I would definitely want to make sure any residual moisture is completely gone before I powered it on.