Spilled liquid over my device (Remote control)
When you spill water or other liquid on a device, you need to act very fast. The first thing you need to do is to unplug it from the power outlet (e.g. if you spilled water on your computer, laptop, etc.), from the computer (if you spilled water on your mouse or keyboard), remove the battery (if you spilled water on your mobile device) etc. Then, you can either disassemble the device and dry it by yourself, or you can take it to a repair store.
If you don't react on time, the water (or other liquid) that entered the device will corrode and make it unusable.
DO NOT TURN THE DEVICE ON, NOR PLUG IT IN A POWER OUTLET UNTIL IT'S FULLY DRY AND CLEAN, because you might damage it and make it unusable.
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Disassemble the remote control and clean it
0(0)0(0)If you spilled water on your remote control, remove the battery (or batteries) as quick as possible and then disassemble it and clean it. To disassemble a remote control you will need a screwdriver (if the remote control has a screw), a soft and dry piece of cloth/fabric and 90-100% isopropyl alcohol.
- Unscrew the screw under the batteries (if any) or on the back side.
* If the remote control has a label on the back side, look for a gap under it by placing your finger on it, because a screw might be hidden under it. - After you have removed the screws (if any), open the remote control, using a flat screwdriver or something even thinner (avoid using a kitchen knife because you might injure yourself).
- Apply a small amount of 100% alcohol and clean the main board (the greenish part), buttons and the battery connectors on the back side and let them dry for 1- 2 hours.
- Reassemble the remote control carefully and test it if it works.
If you are not sure how to disassemble your remote control, feel free to watch the video below:
More infos - Unscrew the screw under the batteries (if any) or on the back side.
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Clean the battery connectors
0(0)0(0)If the remote control stopped working several days after you spilled water or other liquid on it (especially if the spilled liquid got in touch with the battery), it is possible that the remote control's battery connectors (terminals) have corroded. To clean them:
- Buy a corrosion removal spray, such as WD-40.
- Spray it on a cotton bud and wipe the battery connectors with the cotton bud and wait for 5 minutes.
- Clean the connectors with something sharp (e.g. a flat screwdriver) to remove the remaining rust.
Note: Don't use a kitchen knife to clean rusty surfaces.
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