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The first Android smartphone from Google, the Pixel XL (Model Number: G-2PW2100) was launched October 20, 2016. It has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, 3450 mAh battery, and 32 or 128 GB storage options.

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WiFi, Pri. camera and flashlight do not function

...following "slight" water damage, i.e. splashed on face and puddle remained for several hours. not full immersion. unit was dried in rice then opened and carefully dried and cleaned by a professional. phone boots, xmits/recvs calls, etc. uBreakiFix (UW in Seattle) has been NO help. I'm 3rd owner and willing to learn (I'm somewhat capable as an Instrumentation Tech.)

seems like only a partial logic board failure but do these components share a commonality that I could/should pursue or look at more closely? ribbon cable connector corrosion or something?

'cause if you don't open it you don't really own it.

thanks in advance.

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news; WiFi senses available networks but will not connect to any available options, secure or unsecure.

both cameras are non-functional. black screen. camera app "stops" when attempting to take a photo.

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Cleaned in rice by a professional?

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um, no. as stated, "...dried in rice THEN opened and carefully dried and cleaned by a professional". but why do you ask? do professionals not use this technique as well?

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Even though it's slightly water resistant, it must have penetrated the hull. So you'll need to do standard water damage cleaning. The first link is information on water damage. The second shows how to disassemble the phone, then the third shows proper water damage cleaning technique.

Electronics Water Damage

Google Pixel XL Teardown

Repairing iPhone Liquid Damage

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Repairing iPhone Liquid Damage

Difficulty:

Difficult

1 - 2 hours

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Google Pixel XL Teardown

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Moderate

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thanks George! went through the teardown link yesterday. I will check out the other two. "local" uBreakiFix claimed they did the water damage cleaning but then it was stuck in a boot loop. we're past that now so I'm trying further options.

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