My son dropped the remote control to my set top box in some water, the bos itself has no buttons cannot be manually turned over, what are the chances the remote will dry out and work again?
2007-11-29 11:53:29 · 6 answers · asked by dark-knight 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Take the batteries out and wipe it all clean. Let it dry out overnight but not sitting directly on top of a radiator (bits will melt).
It should work fine.
2007-12-01 07:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there weren't any batteries in the controller OR it is well-sealed, than yes. Just let it sit in front of a vent or on a radiator or something. Or outside if the air where you are is warm and dry at night this time of year.
PS: As a general rule of thumb, if something electronic is dropped into water, it should be OK. Water itself can't wreck any device, there has to be power to the components to cause a short and wreck something. As long as there is no power to a unit, and it doesn't have any materials damageable by water (cloth, thermal paste, glue, chemicals etc) it should be OK. (EX: A cell phone without its battery would still get fried because most have a little hearing-aid battery to store information, however a calculator with the batery and solar cell out would survive)
2007-11-29 12:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by God of the Godless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work after you dry it out. But, over time, the performance will probably degrade as the parts and/or the contacts get corroded. Expect to have to replace it eventually. But, you may get lucky and not ever have any problems with it.
Oh, and take out the batteries when you're drying it out. The battery compartment and contacts must be perfectly dry before putting the batteries back in. Otherwise that will be the first place that starts corroding. This will cause the batteries to leak and ruin the remote.
2007-11-29 12:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
It's possible but you may end up having to buy a universal remote.
When you leave it to dry out, take the batteries out, leave the battery cover off and wrap the remote control in some kitchen roll (a couple of layers should do).
The kitchen roll should help to soak up the water as it evaporates.
I've managed to revive a mobile phone that went swimming this way too (I was very lucky though).
Hope that helps
Danny
2007-11-29 12:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by Danny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the batteries ou for a start.
If you can take it apart then do so
Dry with tissue paper.
then use a hair dryer to dry out being careful not to put it too close or by by plastic.
most remotes work with carbon track contacs.
you can clean these with some meths and cotton buds.
put it all back together with new batteries..and hope for the best.
2007-11-29 13:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
done it myself , put it on the radiator overnight it should work again!!!!
2007-11-29 12:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋