Treating Battery Corrosion?

[IIFresh_MilkII]

Got out my headset after maybe a month or two of not playing and noticed the adjustment on one of the straps was stuck. After prying it loose noticed the base of it was stiff and the surrounding cracks were filled with white powder. Shortly after booting up, both controllers died and sure enough upon opening the right controller it had signs of battery leakage and corrosion (the left controller showed no signs of corrosion). I am not sure how to go about treating the damage. The controller seemed to be working fine for the short amount of time that it was on so I am not sure that it has damage anything. Can anyone or support provide any assistance?

[oculusness · Accepted solution]

Hi @IIFresh_MilkII you should be able to remove any corrosion and battery residue with a cotton bud moistened with vinegar. Don't use too much vinegar as it's an acid and can also cause corrosion. once the vinegar has evaporated, use a cotton bud to apply a small amount of oil or mineral oil (baby oil) or vaseline or similar to stop the corrosion reoccurring.

[mc1865]

Thanks for sharing. Not that we have the problem now but it’s a good-to-know. Kudos.