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Old 05-31-2026, 12:10 PM   #48
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For waterproofing electronics today, using a conformal coating to protect the electronics from water seems to the preferred choice. The only true waterproof ereader (hermetically sealed) that I have seen is the Kobo Aura H2O with the USB/µSD slot cover.
That's the only one I know.

I've had a real waterproof watch (30m saltwater) and the back simply unscrewed. It was also very much cheaper than any ereader..

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For a conformally coated device, you would have to re-coat the battery connector or solder points after replacing the battery.
Nail varnish will work, if you care about it.

It's not even real waterproofing! Read the fine print!
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