Woody... I've done this replacement a few times and each time, like you said, I lose a good amount of fluid during it. So I was wondering does the fluid have an effect on the electronic pins inside that little hole? I spray them with electronics cleaner the best I can, as well as the circular connector too, but its hard to get all fluid completely gone.

Do you know anything about the need for those pins to be completely dry? Probably not? Maybe? Thanks.

Edit: And yes, the clear orings are weak and will leak. The new black ones are thicker and squishier. But I found the new black orings leaked in my first replacement. Had to do it again with a new connector new black orings.