Reddit reviews WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner Spray, 11 oz.

Okay, it might still be fixable. Go get some "contact cleaner". This is the electronics stuff, not the stuff for your eyes. A local electronics store, or digikey in a pinch. Huh, amazon carries it, so there you go. This should do: http://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

Clean the board with the contact cleaner and a toothbrush (you'll throw it out later; a cheap one works awesome, flat style, not the ridgy ones with rubber). You'll have to get in and scrub the board a little, making sure you get all the goop out, especially around the chips.

Use common sense. You're getting rid of gummy residue, it won't require scrubbing until the bristles fall out.

Believe it or not, static with this cleaning method is usually not a problem; the wetness of the cleaner keeps your board protected.

Let dry, put back together, hope for the best.

If all else fails, pick up another one at a pawn shop. (I found my PS2 on the side of the road. Gave it to a GF who's now my ex, womp womp.)

Source for cleaning instructions: I'm an electrical engineer.

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

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I wouldn't call it a fix as such, but have you tried spraying some electrical contact cleaner eg. into the pots and faders?

I've got a beat up A&H Xone:32 and an occasional spray has kept it ticking along nicely.

Sorry man, that is a bad day.
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I just made those calls today pricing out a policy for my next mini data center.

I agree with Duck - As long as they didn't short circuit they may recover just fine. Key is:

1. remove power source (remove battery on laptop / phone)
   
2. Dry throughly
   
3. place in bag of dry rice
   
4. Time -
   The key is to let the cards dry completely before you power them again as others stated. The PSU should have shut off right away at first sign of overload or tripped a fuse.
   
   once you get rid of obvious water - WD40 can be used to displace water and prevent corrosion.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499524042&sr=8-2

For # 5 you're on the right path, but get some of these.

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Plastic-Handle-Circuit-Static/dp/B00CQIA22U

and this

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY/

If you can, buy a contact cleaner spray with a nozzle like [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY) and spray it under the rubber cap under the stick, then press down the stick and move it in all directions for a bit, it should fix it.

Also, try to keep your switch in a closed off place or in a case when not in use, because the 'drifting' came back slightly for me after a few days and I had to spray it again because I'm guessing contact with air or dust is the reason this is happening. I'm sure that this is only a problem with some joy sticks, as my right joystick is in pristine preciseness even after all this time.

I'm trying my best to help, i have no idea what the Firefly is.

I just looked it up. Holy shit, theres a USB cable the lights it up.

YOu can "cross fingers" try this: WD 40 Electrical Cleaner

DOnt use water since theres a circuit board inside.

Not a problem!

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

This is basically a cheat when it comes to cleaning bearings in my honest opinion. Expose the bearing (remove the caps), aim the nozzle angled to the bearings as if you were drying them with compressed air. Get a good spray for one second. Shake to remove excess, and screw buttons back together. Can't recommend it enough!

For starters, don't put it in soapy water. Water and electronics don't mix well, and you may end up with an even less functional device.

What you could try is is a contact cleaner like this one by WD-40.

It's your lucky day!

I happen to have that set and it's easy to fix. While it's possible that you're having a different problem, a very common problem with old computer speakers (and Klipsches in particular) is a problem with the volume knob itself.

There's a very good chance that all you need to do is pull off the volume knob and spray some of this into it. https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

Google for more so you don't think I'm crazy :)
https://www.google.com/search?q=dirty+potentiometer+contact+cleaner&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

Found this one to work better than that one, although the CRC does dry much quicker than the WD-40 electrical contact spray. The Wd-40 electrical contact spray broke up the corrosion where the other one didn't move it one bit. I sprayed a GBA board with the WD-40 when trying to chase down a bad power issue.

Oh, cleaning the on/off switch really well is also a must. Wetting it with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol will do similar cleaning. I find the contact sprays seem to do a better job. Just my experience.

this stuff works well: https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY , just be slow and careful with the cleaning

If you really need to spray something into your computer (protip: you don't), use a specially designed electric contact cleaner. https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

This is what I, and other members here use:

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

humm, try to use something like this https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1501009941&sr=8-5&keywords=contact+cleaner

and use a old toothpaste to brush it..

Tilt the board on its side and from the underneath hit the motor with http://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462970375&sr=8-1&keywords=Contact+cleaner+spray and let the gunk drop out .. Wait five minutes and do the same on the other side.

I do this on my boosted board once a month havent tried it on my marbel yet as it hasnt made any grinding noises yet


Key is you want gravity to pull the cleaner and dirt out

Well technically you can use WD40 to clean electronics and it does work really well.

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00CMT9TFY

Hey I have some.