The speaker has supposedly got an IPX7 waterproof rating i.e. it can be submerged up to 1 metre in water for 30 minutes, but this is when it left the factory and maybe the rating may not be so good anymore depending on how it has been handled since then, e.g. accidental knocks and bumps could create minute cracks in the seal for instance. Who knows.
''The impurities in the water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the speaker's operating design and could damage the components. The corrosion starts immediately and is ongoing until it is completely cleaned away''
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''Maybe a bit late now but ***do not try to charge or to turn on your speaker*** and then ***remove the battery as soon as possible*** from the speaker'' to minimize any further damage.
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Maybe a bit late now but you can only try. ''***Do not try to charge or to turn on your speaker*** and then ***remove the battery as soon as possible*** from the speaker'' to minimize any further damage.
Then you need to dis-assemble the rest of the speaker and clean ''all the affected parts'' using ***Isopropyl Alcohol 99%+*** (available at electronics parts stores) to remove all traces of corrosion. If possible do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is only 70% IPA or less, can contain additives which may leave residues and is not as effective. If you do have to use it check the label to verify the amount of IPA. The higher the percentage of IPA the better
Here is a link that describes the process. [[Electronics Water Damage]]
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. The ends of any flex cables and their connectors need to be cleaned as well
Hopefully after you have done all this the speaker ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
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Here is a link to a teardown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z4XEcdVgGg|video] for the speaker that may help.
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Here is a link to a teardown [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z4XEcdVgGg|video] for the speaker that may help.
If this process seems too daunting, take your speaker to a reputable, professional electronics repair service, experienced in liquid damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair.
Hi @fix_it2
The speaker has supposedly got an IPX7 waterproof rating i.e. it can be submerged up to 1 metre in water for 30 minutes, but this is when it left the factory and maybe the rating may not be so good anymore depending on how it has been handled since then, e.g. accidental knocks and bumps could create minute cracks in the seal for instance. Who knows.
''The impurities in the water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the speaker's operating design and could damage the components. The corrosion starts immediately and is ongoing until it is completely cleaned away''
''Maybe a bit late now but ***do not try to charge or to turn on your speaker*** and then ***remove the battery as soon as possible*** from the speaker'' to minimize any further damage.
Then you need to dis-assemble the rest of the speaker and clean ''all the affected parts'' using ***Isopropyl Alcohol 99%+*** (available at electronics parts stores) to remove all traces of corrosion. If possible do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is only 70% IPA or less, can contain additives which may leave residues and is not as effective. If you do have to use it check the label to verify the amount of IPA. The higher the percentage of IPA the better
Here is a link that describes the process. [[Electronics Water Damage]]
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. The ends of any flex cables and their connectors need to be cleaned as well
Hopefully after you have done all this the speaker ''might'' possibly work correctly again.
Here is a link to a teardown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z4XEcdVgGg|video] for the speaker that may help.
If this process seems too daunting, take your speaker to a reputable, professional electronics repair service, experienced in liquid damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair.