LCD got rained on! advice needed

[a__thekevlar__2]

Our house sprung a leak and the 40in LCD I bought my husband for xmas got water on it. We unplugged it in time but a lot of water got in it afterwards. How long will it take for all the inside components to dry before we can turn it on again? thanks in advance

 

[Rickster71]

I'd do this ASAP, before any oxidation takes place.
Shake out of it as much water as possible. Blow out the inside with compressed air, and a hair dryer.
If you have a dehumidifier, put it in a 'Dry Room' with the TV and turn the dehumidifier on high and close the door.
I'd do that for a day or two.
Good Luck,
Rick

 

[bandphan]

Our house sprung a leak and the 40in LCD I bought my husband for xmas got water on it. We unplugged it in time but a lot of water got in it afterwards. How long will it take for all the inside components to dry before we can turn it on again? thanks in advance

was the roof under warranty? is there going to be an insurance cliam?

 

[TLS Guy]

Our house sprung a leak and the 40in LCD I bought my husband for xmas got water on it. We unplugged it in time but a lot of water got in it afterwards. How long will it take for all the inside components to dry before we can turn it on again? thanks in advance

That TV is unlikely to work, and if it does probably not for long. The first time it is switched on, I would have a qualified service department bring it up slowly with a Variac on grounds of safety.

Modern electronics, in particular, does not like those sort of events. Hopefully you have home owners insurance and can turn in an insurance claim. Basically from what you describe, that TV should be considered a total loss and be recycled.

 

[Rickster71]

During my college days I worked as an insurance adjuster. I was able to salvage quite a few electronics from smoke and water damage.


Though, the more I think about it; I have to agree with Bandphan and TLS Guy.
While I may have a DIY and Fix It mentality; I shouldn't expect all to do the same.

Let the insurance company handle it.

 

[Phil Taylor]

If you have insurance I'd let them handle it - if not follow Rickster's advice and let it dry out thoroughly before powering it... it may possibly work again. The issue isn't whether it was turned on - but rather if it was plugged in when the first water hit - as even when off, most TVs have residual power to internal components (standby power) to shorten the power-up sequence.

 

[TLS Guy]

If you have insurance I'd let them handle it - if not follow Rickster's advice and let it dry out thoroughly before powering it... it may possibly work again. The issue isn't whether it was turned on - but rather if it was plugged in when the first water hit - as even when off, most TVs have residual power to internal components (standby power) to shorten the power-up sequence.

I can't recommend plugging it into full voltage. If there has to be a serious attempt at salvage, all boards and connectors should be removed and dried. If it had the drowning they describe, than all the small pin connectors will be holding water and will hold it for weeks or even months, by which time corrosion will have set in. Start up after salvage should definitely be on a Variac.

The OP should do EVERYTHING possible to avoid having to attempt salvage of that set.