Case Study · Vasna
Dell Inspiron 3501 Revived After Coffee Spill
Device
Dell Inspiron 3501 (11th-gen i5)
Time Taken
2 days
Cost Range
₹4,500 – ₹6,000
The Issue
Full cup of coffee spilled — laptop dead, keyboard sticky, corrosion on board.
Diagnosis
Shorted 3.3V rail near EC IC, corrosion under keyboard connector, damaged trackpad ribbon.
Repair Process
- Full disassembly
- Ultrasonic bath cleaning
- Corrosion neutralisation
- EC IC replacement
- Keyboard & trackpad ribbon replacement
- 48-hour burn-in test
Result
Fully working, 100% data recovered, 90-day warranty issued.