Flooded my Oceanic ProPlus 2

[Andy Ralph]

I immediately removed the battery and water poured out. Display is full of condensation. Oceanic wants $160 to fix/replace. I guess it's worth it since it's cheaper than a new computer. But any chance I can remove the cover, dry it out and salvage? Or is the whole thing compromised? It has very tiny torx bits on the front so I'll have to hunt for the right size driver bit, assuming it isn't torqued down too tight to remove. Anyone had experience with this?

I learned the hard way that the o-ring needs lubed first, and then put on the battery hatch cover itself before affixing and screwing the cover down. When I removed/replaced the hatch cover, the o-ring was down in the recess of the battery compartment. I just put the hatch cover back on and screwed it down. Guessing I pinched the o-ring with the hatch cover. Didn't realize I had a problem until my second dive, when the thing started flipping out on me.

 

[fmerkel]

If it's been that way for awhile and the display is kind of hose....probably the whole thing is shot. Saltwater + electricity > eats up the battery contacts. The LCD 'should' be watertight so the condensation could merely be on the front. If it's shot and you have nothing to lose, assuming the replacement option is still good if you open it up, then have a look. I've opened up a bunch of flooded computers, never got one working again.

 

[Andy Ralph]

Forgot to mention - it was fresh water.

 

[fmerkel]

Can't much comment then. Electrolysis still would happen but probably at a much lower rate. Most of the components are solid state and can take the dunking. Your particular computer....can't comment.

 

[sealark]

Send it back you will get a refurbished. Not yours back. I have done the exchange several times.

 

[Andy Ralph]

Send it back you will get a refurbished. Not yours back. I have done the exchange several times.

That's what I'm currently debating. Cost is $160. I cracked it open last night and letting it dry out now. Will see if it responds to a new battery once I put it back together. If not, it will definitely go back.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

It may respond but you can't be sure that when you put it back together the integrity of the water tight seal will be any good.

 

[Insta-Gator]

Is your life or your next dive vacation worth $160?

I'd jump on a replacement in a heartbeat.

 

[Andy Ralph]

It may respond but you can't be sure that when you put it back together the integrity of the water tight seal will be any good.

I field tested it after drying it out. Dropped it into the pool for a couple hrs. It failed.

 

[Andy Ralph]

Good p

Is your life or your next dive vacation worth $160? I'd jump on a replacement in a heartbeat.

Good point. Thanks!