Submersible electrical connector assembly and method of forming same

A submersible electrical connector assembly for use in preventing fluids from entering an electronic device comprising:

• an electrical connector having at least one contact pad;
• a first substrate for use with the electrical connector;
• a second substrate surrounding at least a portion of the at least one contact pad;
• and
• wherein the second substrate is positioned above an aperture located within a compartment of the electronic device for allowing the at least one contact pad to make a sealed electrical connection.

A method for forming a submersible electrical connector assembly for an electronic device comprising the steps of:

• mounting an electrical connector to a first substrate such that at least one contact pad is accessible below the first substrate;
• affixing the first substrate upon a second substrate wherein the second substrate includes at least one point for accessing the at least one contact pad;
• positioning the first substrate and second substrate over an aperture located in a compartment of a housing for an electronic device;
• and
• forming a water tight seal between the second substrate and a surface around the aperture for preventing the entry of water when the electrical device is submerged.