The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
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The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 99%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
''The impurities in the water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
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Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at electronics parts stores) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70% IPA, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do have to use it, check the label to verify the amount of IPA.
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Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 99%+''' (available at electronics parts stores) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70% IPA, can contain additivesd and is not as effective. If you do have to use it, check the label to verify the amount of IPA.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
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As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
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As always with electronics, especially surface mounted pcb be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
Here is a link to the ifixit teardown guide, which may be of some help.
[guide|73193]
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this, ''do it sooner than later''.
The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
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''The water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
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''The impurities in the water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
-
Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70%, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amounts.
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Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at electronics parts stores) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70% IPA, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do have to use it, check the label to verify the amount of IPA.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
Here is a link to the ifixit teardown guide, which may be of some help.
[guide|73193]
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
-
If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,''do it sooner than later''.
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If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this, ''do it sooner than later''.
The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
''The water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70%, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amounts.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
Here is a link to the ifixit teardown guide, which may be of some help.
[guide|73193]
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,'' do it sooner than later''.
The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
''The water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70%, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amounts.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
-
Here is a link to the ifixit guide, which may be of some help.
+
Here is a link to the ifixit teardown guide, which may be of some help.
[guide|73193]
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,'' do it sooner than later''.
The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
''The water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70%, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amounts.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
Here is a link to the ifixit guide, which may be of some help.
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[guide|73193]
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[guide|73193]
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
-
If this process seems too daunting, take your phone to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,'' do it sooner than later''.
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If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,'' do it sooner than later''.
The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
''The water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70%, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amounts.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
-
Here is a link to the ifixit [guide|73193] guide, which may be of some help
+
Here is a link to the ifixit guide, which may be of some help.
+
[guide|73193]
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
If this process seems too daunting, take your phone to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,'' do it sooner than later''.
The only way to possibly get your game console working correctly again is to clean it properly, by dis-assembling it and using IPA 90%+ to clean ''all the affected parts'' as outlined below
''The water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the device's operating design and could damage the components.''
First '''do not turn on your console''' so as to minimize further damage
Then you need to dis-assemble the device and clean ''all the affected parts'' using '''Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+''' (available at most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is <70%, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amounts.
Here is a link that describes the process.
[[Electronics Water Damage]]
As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board.
Here is a link to the ifixit [guide|73193] guide, which may be of some help
Hopefully after you have done all this it ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
If this process seems too daunting, take your phone to a reputable, professional electronics repair service experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this,'' do it sooner than later''.