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my 2 year old spilled water on my ps4 now wont switch on how do i get it working plz
Hi @northerndan1987 As you know water and electronics and electricity are not a good mix. The impurities in the water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the console’s operating design and could damage the components. First do not connect or turn on your console Then you need to dis-assemble the console and clean all the affected parts using Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+ (available from most pharmacies) to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use “rubbing alcohol” as in some cases this is <70% IPA, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do check the label to verify the amount Here is a link that describes the process. Electronics Water Damage As always with electronics, especially surface mounted PCBs be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the boards. Hopefully after you have done all this the console might possibly work correctly again. Here is a link to the ifixit Sony PlayStation 4 Repair guides, which may be of some help. If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service, experienced in water damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this, do it sooner than later.
