re: Local motherboard/logic board repair

Thanks for for the quick reply ILikeLSUToo...

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How closely did you examine the board, and to what extent did you take it apart

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I've taken the board out and cleaned it twice since the spill, and both times have removed everything but the CPU heatsink, only because I hate dealing with thermal paste (always seems like I either use too little or too much) and because I don't think it's related to the problem. After my first attempt I got it to post but still had a ton of issues, so I took the board out again and cleaned it even more thoroughly, bringing me to where I am now. I've read other posts advising to use a magnifying glass to ensure all corrosion is completely gone, which I'll probably end up doing sometime soon if I can't find an ultrasonic cleaner big enough to fit the board.

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You'd make that person's job faster if you could identify the onboard component that's damaged.

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I considered that myself, which is mainly why I'm asking if anybody local does board repairs. I'd gladly spend the time taking the board out and going over it with a multimeter to find the problem if there was someone local who was experienced and steady-handed enough to replace whatever was causing the issue. I know how to use a soldering iron, but I'm nowhere near good enough to tackle something this small.