How Exposure to Humidity, Vaping, and Moisture Can Damage Your PC or Mac’s Motherboard

Exposure to environmental factors like high humidity, or even common activities such as vaping near your computer, can severely damage your motherboard and its components. Excess moisture in the air can condense on internal parts, leading to corrosion or short circuits. Similarly, a damp environment, such as the one at the beach where saltwater particles are in the air, can accelerate this process. Even simple actions like showering with a laptop nearby can introduce excess moisture that may infiltrate the delicate circuitry. The most common signs of motherboard damage include failure to power on, overheating, or malfunctioning peripherals. In these cases, repairs may be needed, and while Mac and PC motherboards differ in design, both are equally vulnerable to the corrosive effects of exposure and humidity, requiring careful handling to avoid long-term damage.