Dustin
Last night I dropped my Iphone 4S in a cup of water so that the top third was submerged and it took me about 15 seconds too realize this. Once I did I took it out shook all of the water out of it and went to the store and put it in a bag of rice (probably in rice 30 min after) I then left in in the rice overnight. About 15 hours later I took it out of the rice and it wouldn't turn on. I plugged it into the wall and nothing happend. FInally I plugged it into my computer and nothing happened at first however after about 5 minutes my computer recognized it but it still wont turn on. It is now sitting connected to my computer on one end and I have a vacuum cleaner sucking out of the headphone jack. What do I need to do next to hopefully save it. And worst case scenario should I take it to Apple store, Verizon store, someplace online (please include link), or any other options. Thanks. PS since its Verizon I don't think there is a sim card and I don't think I can take the back off.
I just tried to turn it on and I realized that Siri is working fine it seems like just the screen isn't working. So is it possible to just replace? And if I buy a new phone from from apple will it cost the full 700-800?
Answer
That happened to me before with my samsung galaxy phone well, i have warranty and receipt so i went to where i bought it i didnt say it fell in water i just said it doesnt work they said oh were very sorry to hear that heres address to fix it.
So at a mobile repair shop it might have costed 60 dollars to fix it.
So i go to warranty place left it there i come back next day its brand new has a new screen they put on it and everything and they didnt charge me a dime.
I didnt tell them it fell it water, just dont mention it to them ANYTHING about water or you dropped it and if u have warranty you can fix it.
Its not cheating cuz if you throw it into a swimming pool being stupid then its your fault but just a little water in it well, dont mention it but they can fix it.
Also try buying a battery charger and charging the battery that happens to my small little samsung phone another tip, buy a samsung phone not apple people have said its toast if its iphone.
That happened to me before with my samsung galaxy phone well, i have warranty and receipt so i went to where i bought it i didnt say it fell in water i just said it doesnt work they said oh were very sorry to hear that heres address to fix it.
So at a mobile repair shop it might have costed 60 dollars to fix it.
So i go to warranty place left it there i come back next day its brand new has a new screen they put on it and everything and they didnt charge me a dime.
I didnt tell them it fell it water, just dont mention it to them ANYTHING about water or you dropped it and if u have warranty you can fix it.
Its not cheating cuz if you throw it into a swimming pool being stupid then its your fault but just a little water in it well, dont mention it but they can fix it.
Also try buying a battery charger and charging the battery that happens to my small little samsung phone another tip, buy a samsung phone not apple people have said its toast if its iphone.
Dropped my phone in the pool. Help?
I_am_a_mon
So I have a brand new Samsung Galaxy SII by Sprint. It fell in the pool and I quickly got it out. I took the battery out and let everything sit in rice for a couple hours. I tried turning it on, and it just lights up saying "galaxy SII" but then shuts off again. I out it back in the rice. Is there any hope?? ):
Answer
Even if a wet cellphone seems dead, there's a good chance it can be resuscitated. Just make sure you act fast--the longer the water sits inside, the greater the likelihood it will destroy the phone for good.
This is a DIY moment. While consumers are conditioned to send back broken merchandise, your phone's warranty probably doesn't cover water damage. And you may not have much luck pulling a fast one on your phone company--most of today's phones come with a "water sticker" that permanently changes color if it gets wet.
The first step: Immediately cut the power by removing the battery. I know it's tempting, but resist the urge to power up your phone to see if it works--just turning it on can short out the circuits. If you have a GSM phone (the type used by AT&T and T-Mobile), you'll want to remove the SIM card as well. Even if your phone turns out to be beyond repair, the SIM should retain a lot of its onboard information, such as the contacts in your phone book.
With the battery safely set aside, you now have one goal--dry your phone, and dry it fast. If you let the moisture evaporate naturally, the chance of corrosion damaging the phone's innards increases. Instead, blow or suck the water out. But don't use a hair dryer--its heat can fry your phone's insides. Instead, opt for a can of compressed air, an air compressor set to a low psi or a vacuum cleaner (a wet/dry Shop-Vac would be perfect). The idea is to use air to push or pull moisture out through the same channels it entered.
Finally, use a desiccant to wick away any leftover moisture. The most convenient choice is uncooked rice. Just leave the phone (and its disconnected battery) submerged in a bowl of grains overnight. If you're worried about rice dust getting inside your phone, you can instead use the packets of silica gel that often come stuffed in the pockets of new clothes. But acting fast is far more important than avoiding a little dust, so don't waste time shopping if you don't already have a drawer full of silica gel.
The most important thing to remember is to avoid heat. That means no hair dryers, ovens, microwaves or extended periods in direct sunlight. While heat will certainly evaporate the moisture, it could also warp components and melt adhesives. Those fragile glues are also why you'll want to avoid dunking the phone in rubbing alcohol (an oftÃÂprescribed tip on the Web). Alcohol is a solvent and can dissolve the internal adhesives. (If you drop your phone in the toilet, it's okay to wipe the outside with alcohol to disinfect it.)
One final, perhaps surprising, note: If your phone gets soaked in salt water, you should probably flush the whole thing in fresh water before it dries. When salt water evaporates, it leaves crystals that can damage a phone's fragile components. Just be sure to remove the battery before flooding the device.
DO: Submerge your phone in a bowl of silica gel packets.
DO: Submerge your phone in a bowl of dry rice.
DON'T: Use a hair dryer. The heat could fry your phone.
DON't: Stick a wet (or dry) phone in a microwave. Ever.
Even if a wet cellphone seems dead, there's a good chance it can be resuscitated. Just make sure you act fast--the longer the water sits inside, the greater the likelihood it will destroy the phone for good.
This is a DIY moment. While consumers are conditioned to send back broken merchandise, your phone's warranty probably doesn't cover water damage. And you may not have much luck pulling a fast one on your phone company--most of today's phones come with a "water sticker" that permanently changes color if it gets wet.
The first step: Immediately cut the power by removing the battery. I know it's tempting, but resist the urge to power up your phone to see if it works--just turning it on can short out the circuits. If you have a GSM phone (the type used by AT&T and T-Mobile), you'll want to remove the SIM card as well. Even if your phone turns out to be beyond repair, the SIM should retain a lot of its onboard information, such as the contacts in your phone book.
With the battery safely set aside, you now have one goal--dry your phone, and dry it fast. If you let the moisture evaporate naturally, the chance of corrosion damaging the phone's innards increases. Instead, blow or suck the water out. But don't use a hair dryer--its heat can fry your phone's insides. Instead, opt for a can of compressed air, an air compressor set to a low psi or a vacuum cleaner (a wet/dry Shop-Vac would be perfect). The idea is to use air to push or pull moisture out through the same channels it entered.
Finally, use a desiccant to wick away any leftover moisture. The most convenient choice is uncooked rice. Just leave the phone (and its disconnected battery) submerged in a bowl of grains overnight. If you're worried about rice dust getting inside your phone, you can instead use the packets of silica gel that often come stuffed in the pockets of new clothes. But acting fast is far more important than avoiding a little dust, so don't waste time shopping if you don't already have a drawer full of silica gel.
The most important thing to remember is to avoid heat. That means no hair dryers, ovens, microwaves or extended periods in direct sunlight. While heat will certainly evaporate the moisture, it could also warp components and melt adhesives. Those fragile glues are also why you'll want to avoid dunking the phone in rubbing alcohol (an oftÃÂprescribed tip on the Web). Alcohol is a solvent and can dissolve the internal adhesives. (If you drop your phone in the toilet, it's okay to wipe the outside with alcohol to disinfect it.)
One final, perhaps surprising, note: If your phone gets soaked in salt water, you should probably flush the whole thing in fresh water before it dries. When salt water evaporates, it leaves crystals that can damage a phone's fragile components. Just be sure to remove the battery before flooding the device.
DO: Submerge your phone in a bowl of silica gel packets.
DO: Submerge your phone in a bowl of dry rice.
DON'T: Use a hair dryer. The heat could fry your phone.
DON't: Stick a wet (or dry) phone in a microwave. Ever.
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