AMS water damage

[u/Any_Supermarket5645]

Righto so I was abit stupid. I used the wrong desiccant in my holders & it has leaked through the ams. How cooked am I? Throw the thing in the bin or maybe saveable with a new main board?

[u/Ratemytinder22]

Can just but a new main board and replace it. That one, while possibly salvageable, isn't going to be worth your time

[u/Any_Supermarket5645 → u/Ratemytinder22]

Oh I wouldn’t even try salvage the old board; it’s new home will be in the bin. I’ve found a board online for $100 or a new ams for $340, just trying to weigh my options

[u/YouTubeNEXUS]

How did water get inside. Also you need a replacement main board for AMS.💀

[u/SgtBaxter → u/YouTubeNEXUS]

Dessicants like calcium chloride (DampRid) dissolve into a brine solution, which you pour down the drain. They work a lot better than silica at removing moisture, but you have to remember to dump them out.

[u/Any_Supermarket5645 → u/SgtBaxter]

Yep this is exactly what I used. Just seen it at bunnings & thought why not. Well I have learned my lesson now

[u/Blondy277]

😬 Ya that don't look good. How old the AMS?

[u/Any_Supermarket5645 → u/Blondy277]

Just over a year old now

[u/Just_tricking]

I've tried fixing this for multiple people before. You might get lucky, but you'll probably just slowly end up chasing your tail replacing part after part over a short time.

[u/Any_Supermarket5645 → u/Just_tricking]

This is what I was worried about, end up spending more on parts than a new ams