tv remote control fell into bowl of water ?

Question

it was like 5 or 6 inch deep

I picked it up quickly, but I doesnt work
I dried it, rocked it trying to get the water out!!

then after like 2 hrs it felt dried (outside probably)
I removed the bateries and plugged it in, it worked but only for few moments (like less than 1 min, about 30 secs or so..

I removed the bats again for few mins, pluged it in again, it worked again for the same few moments...

but after several time... now it s totally dead... why?????

is there anything I could do to save it now????
pls help

the tv is philips 21" CRT bought in 2005

Answer 1

well, for future reference, if an electronic gets wet, remove all power sources, and put in the sun to dry as long as possible.



I'm guessing your remote has probably shorted, but just take out the batteries an bring it outside for the day, and maybe just maybe it could work.



Otherwise, they're cheap. Why not just get a $10 universal philips remote like this:

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4166924&JRSource=shopzilla.datafeed.PHI+PM335



Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Remote Control Water

Answer 3

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don't use an hairdryer. take batteries out first then use a thin blade and prise open gently once open wipe dry the circuit board then leave for the night then put back together then put batteries back in if not working you will need to buy a new one .or a universal remote ir you have used a hairdryer the you have probably made it worse?hope this helps ps wash the rubber button pad with warm soappy water and dry

Answer 4

Take off the back cover , take off the membrane that carries the buttons etc , get your hair dryer on medium heat and dry the remote out like that, The dryer will work better than 6 months of drying outside or anywhere else, I am surprised none of the other posts have not suggested it. I have have done heaps like that .

Cheers Pete

Answer 5

There is not much you can do to fix a remote control. One of my kids threw mine in the garbage and I went to the website Mr remote. If you put in the model number of your TV, it will give you a replacement remote for purchase. They are reasonably priced.

Answer 6

the best thing to do it just buy a universal remote and be careful as to what one you buy spare no expense on this decision