Oops! This really sucks!

[JERRY2KONE]

I would think from the looks of those photos showing water damage that it will be out of pocket. It also raises an interesting issue about suceptability of water getting into the bottom of the case and shorting out the board. Those wires do look like a cold solder problem also, but it is difficult to tell with all of that dirt clinging to everything. Thanks for sharing those pics.

[Thomas Porfert]

The solder connections didn't fail from what I'm seeing, the solder pads lifted from the board. If you've had it less than a year and can provide a copy of the receipt, it may be covered under warranty. It takes quite a bit of force to rip the solder pads out of the board, but when the case isn't helping hold the wires in place and you yank on those wires, it can rip the solder pads off. It will be up to the repair department and the date of purchase. If it is over a year old, you cannot provide a receipt or the repair department deems it non-warranty, it will cost $70.00 to get it replaced. The $70.00 will get you a new ESC, a new one year warranty and includes shipping back to you.

Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

[JERRY2KONE]

Considering the circumstances I would have to say that is a pretty good deal anyway you slice it. CC really is a leader in customer service in my book.

Try doing that with a Maxamps Lipo and see what you get???