If there is a lightning storm you should always unplug your laptop or laptop or computer. If the lightning hits your computer you fried it and you can't use it anymore, but, if you unplug it it will save it from getting it fried. Always unplug your your computer during a lightning storm!
Tell him he could get kicked out of school and it can possibly show up on his record and lessen his chances of finding a job since no one will trust him. He should just focus and get his grades up instead of risking everything and "taking the easy way out".