Water damaged XDA Exec...Is it really screwed

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I had my XDA Exec in its pouch and carried in my leather jacket pocket whilst on my motorbike on the motorway.

It started to rain heavily but I thought the phone would still stay dry.

Anyway, when I got home, water had managed to leak into the jacket and through the pouch and the Exec was pretty wet.

I left it to try, but now have the following problems.

1) Screen turns off when used in landscape mode and only works in portrait. Its like the device just turns off.

2) The device seems to slowdown like there are many apps running and the only way to speed it up is to soft reset.

3) My backspace key only works when I press it down hard.

So can this all be repaired, and where do I take / send the device. I'm in the UK.

Thanks for any help.

[lbendlin]

IMMEDIATELY remove the battery. open the device if you have the tools and let it dry for TWO WEEKS.

Most water damage would be easy to remedy if it were not for an overzealous user switching the device back on way too early.

[firebutice]

hmmm though i agree with the advice of taking the device apart i do not agree with just letting it stand for two weeks, that will let the motherboard 'rust'.
mineral spirits and alike are great for cleaning the chips, be very carefull not to use to much for that will also create damage. worst case scenario this will remove any signs of water damage then u can claim on warrenty.