As rough as summer can be for you, it’s even worse for your valuable laptops and cellphones. In addition to brutal heat and humidity, your used MacBook^® may have to contend with water and sand if you decide to take it out for a day at the beach. Here are a few summer hazards to watch out for and how to protect your delicate machine.

3 Types of Summer Damage That Can Ruin Your Used MacBook

1. Heat

All laptops generate a lot of heat, and MacBook laptops are no exception. The CPU, the graphics processing unit, and the motherboard all create heat when performing their calculations, which can overwhelm your device and cause it to shut down in temperatures approaching 90 degrees. The best way to protect your device is to keep it indoors during the hottest part of the day and invest in a cooling pad that allows air to circulate underneath the machine and dissipate heat.

2. Water Damage

Even a few drops of water can cause a short circuit, permanently damaging your motherboard and other vital components. Ocean spray is especially hazardous, since salt water is even more destructive, so secure your laptop in a plastic bag if you decide to take it out on a boat and avoid working outside if the forecast calls for rain.

3. Sand Penetration

You don’t necessarily have to drop your used MacBook on the beach for sand to gum up your machine. Particles blown in the wind can work their way under your keys, jam up the optical drive motor, and cause a variety of other issues. In general, it’s best to avoid using your laptop near the beach in the summer, especially when the wind is blowing.

If your Apple^® computer has run into an accident this summer, the local experts at Experimax Northeast Orlando have the expertise and tools to get your machine running as quickly as possible. Their extensive inventory also includes a broad selection of certified used MacBook laptops, giving you affordable options if it’s time to upgrade your computer. Visit their website for more on their repair services, follow their Twitter page for tips and updates, or call (407) 802-4663 to schedule an appointment today.