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My baby sister spilled pop on my ps4 and I let it leak after unplugging it and I tried to turn in on and it won’t turn on is it gone forever or can I fix it? It was spilled october 9th Saturday and today is Sunday 10th of October is it still use able?
Hi @identity First do not connect power to or try to turn on the console to minimize any further damage from occurring. The impurities in the liquid causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the console’s operating design and could damage the components. The corrosion starts immediately and is ongoing until it is completely cleaned away Then you need to dis-assemble the console and clean all the affected parts using Isopropyl Alcohol 99%+ (available at electronics parts stores) to remove all traces of corrosion and liquid. If possible do not use “rubbing alcohol” as in some cases this is only 70% IPA or less, can contain additives and is not as effective. If you do have to use it check the label to verify the amount of IPA. The higher the percentage of IPA the better Here is a link that describes the process. Electronics Water Damage As always with electronics, especially surface mounted pcb be gentle when handling and especially when brushing away the corrosion. You do not want to remove any components from the board. Remove the shields that may be covering some components as the liquid may have got in under there. The ends of any flex cables and their connectors need to be cleaned as well Hopefully after you have done all this it might possibly work correctly again. Here is a link to the ifixit PlayStation 4 Slim Repair guides that may help. If this process seems too daunting, take your console to a reputable, professional electronics repair service, experienced in liquid damage repair and ask for a quote for a repair. If you decide to do this, do it sooner than later.
