I have a Samsung HCL4715W television that was flooded about 6 inches by hurricane Ivan. I will not turn on? Do i have to throw it away or can i save the thing?

Joey M, September 2004

If the TV was flooded with muddy water it is a bin job. How ever if the water was relatively clean let the TV dry out slowly for about 8 weeks. Then turn on it may be OK, do not turn on before the 8 week period.

MikEB, October 2004

Throw it away, it's a safty hazard.
Although it's sometimes possible to clean up small spillages of clean water, after 6 inches of dirty water, even after repair and a thorough clean, there will always be some hidden residue left trapped eating away and corroding the printed circuit and components.

Cobweb, September 2004