PDA

View Full Version : URGENT ASSISTANCE PLS** LIQUID INGRESS


B92 8NW
25th October 2008, 11:06 PM
Despite the fact that the world is currently in a shade of red through my eyes, I'll do my best to maintain decorum.

My Canon has just taken a shower in juice.

I have removed the excess juice externally with a soft towel, however I am concerned liquid has entered the camera body.

If you are reading this thread, please put forward any suggestions to repair/prevent damage.

As for the person responsible, I am going to have their ****ING head :rocket::rocket::2up:
abaddonxi
25th October 2008, 11:13 PM
Take out the battery, don't turn it on, put it in front of a fan or a heater on low.

Let it dry for twice as long as you reckon will get it dry.

Good luck.

Simon
abaddonxi
25th October 2008, 11:14 PM
And if it was salt water, give it a good wash with fresh water after you take the battery out.
B92 8NW
25th October 2008, 11:35 PM
Take out the battery, don't turn it on, put it in front of a fan or a heater on low.

Let it dry for twice as long as you reckon will get it dry.

Good luck.

Simon

Thanks Simon. I was thinking of spraying the internals with some sort of proprietary electrical solvent based cleaner if anything exists?

I know my abduction by a superior non human race is nearing every day - honestly I can feel it.
loanrangie
25th October 2008, 11:49 PM
It could only happen to you joel , juice is acidic so i would pull it apart as much as possible and rinse with clean water or as you said an electrical cleaner of some sort.
B92 8NW
26th October 2008, 12:22 AM
It could only happen to you joel , juice is acidic so i would pull it apart as much as possible and rinse with clean water or as you said an electrical cleaner of some sort.

I know mate, the universe hates me doesn't it?:(

You've got me paranoid about the acidity thing, I've got CRC Contact cleaner up at Strathbogie - I'm honestly thinking of driving the 140 odd km at this hour to get it.

Might camp out at the nearest Dick Smiths:o.
dullbird
28th October 2008, 02:20 PM
i would be inclinded to take it to a camera shop and get it professionally cleaned
loanrangie
28th October 2008, 09:48 PM
i would be inclinded to take it to a camera shop and get it professionally cleaned

Ideally yes.
B92 8NW
28th October 2008, 10:18 PM
Ideally yes.

As per the other thread - it's now in good hands at the Canon HQ in Clayton...:(