My LP-E6 battery went through the wash

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · My LP-E6 battery went through the wash

..sooo,

How do I go about drying it out?

Will it still be safe to use?

Obviously, this is a very old battery but it has been serving satisfactorily as a backup battery in my R5 and R7. I'd like to continue using it if possible, but won't be a big loss if it is unrecoverable.

Thanks for your assistance.

Stephen

Oct 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · My LP-E6 battery went through the wash

I would not use it. Thought it may seem fine at first, the damage due to corrosion can occur slowly over time and once it reaches its failure point, the result may not be pretty (or even predictable). I would not trust this battery in any of my cameras anymore.

It's pretty cheap peace of mind just to retire this one and get a new battery.

Oct 10, 2023 at 12:46 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · My LP-E6 battery went through the wash

I also probably wouldn't use it.

Not the same thing but I have a 100W power brick that I use a lot for phone and peripheral charging in the field, including charging my laptop. Water accidentally spilled on it in a bag and I didn't notice right away. It stopped working properly, so I left it packed in rice in an airtight container for a few days but it was still flaky. After about 7-10 days it surprisingly recovered fully and I kept an eye on it the first few charge cycles. I think it was the electronics around the USB ports that were probably affected by the water. Had it been fully submersed or in the laundry, I probably wouldn't risk it. If the battery control circuitry is damaged or disabled, the results could be bad. Given it's an old battery, maybe just buy an off brand replacement from Neewer or Big Mike. Those will probably last as long as the old one would have.

Oct 10, 2023 at 01:14 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · My LP-E6 battery went through the wash

There will be a risk that it will catch fire when charging, using or even just sitting there. Given that you can get a couple of new ones plus a dual charger for $50, I'd just recycle it.

Oct 10, 2023 at 02:13 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · My LP-E6 battery went through the wash

Thanks for the info. I've ordered replacement batteries.

Oct 10, 2023 at 04:14 PM


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