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I'm not basing this answer on an intimate familiarity with TVs, but with electronics in general.
If a television is unplugged and gets a good dousing of clean water, or even gets submerged in clean water, any damage would probably be minimal, provided it has time to completely dry out. It is VERY IMPORTANT it be completely dry, because water is electrically conductive and if the unit is powered up with any water or liquid on the circuit you risk a short circuit somewhere, and a short circuit of this type would probably equal a dead TV.
If it's plugged in and powered up and gets doused or submerged...it depends. If the tv completely powered off, there is a "burnt smell" afterwards, etc. then you're pretty much assured that a short circuit occurred, and its time to start looking for another TV.
The main thing in ANY kind of electronics that have had water on it ( TV, cell phone, stereo, etc. ) is to allow it to thoroughly dry, and be patient. Removing any kind of battery immediately, if it has one, is very important also. Being hasty or impatient could cause an otherwise unharmed component to go bad, if there is still water inside it.
Water doesn't harm electronic components in itself, but the resistors, capacitors transistors and ICs in an electronic circuit have a certain voltage and amperage ( current ) rating, and when these are exceeded the component goes bad. So, if water is touching the the 110/120 volt ( US ) power cord connection inside the TV, it's plugged in, and it also spreads and touches ANY of the electronic components..you have an instant over-voltage and over-current situation, and ruined components. Capacitors can explode, resistors can become non-resistive, transistors and ICs can be instantly rendered completely useless. If at all possible, do a visual check of a circuit before you attempt to power it back up after liquid damage and look for any bad capacitors ( they will be deformed on top, or have white goop coming out of them ). If anything looks bad or smells burnt, DON'T power it up! Have someone with electrical experience take a look, or just get rid of it.
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∙ 14y agoYes. Try not to get water on your television.
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