Water in Henry vacuum cleaner motor.

My sister in law used our Henry Micro to hoover up dried paint and water.The filter is now damp & smelly and I cant seem to dry it no matter what I try i cant seem to dry it out and it smells awful when I hoover. Do I need to replace filter and where can I buy one?
Thanks

I would say it's essential to open Henry up, otherwise (assuming he has indeed got water inside him) you will wait for ever for him to dry. He can be opened very easily - just undo the four recessed screws on the underside of his hat, and the upper part will lift off. Pay attention to the switch (or switches, depending on the model) as that may be more vulnerable to water penetration than the motor. The motor compartment may have water in it, but the motor itself is probably fairly well protected. When you've got it opened and mopped up any visible water, it will help to give it a blow with a hair dryer.
If in doubt, though, get a professional to deal with it. It pays not to mess with electricity if you're unsure!

Iv just dropped my henry and water was coming out of the top and through the turn on button and turn off button..can you tell me what this is and is it a danger....