Does anyone know a way to get it back working? it was just in for a seconds and i cought it before it had gotten to the bottom. Im letting it dry, and thats all i can think of... if anyone has another idea... let me know.
2006-09-08 12:08:39 · 26 answers · asked by Cheech 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
If it still works when it's dried then I'd say you're fine. You might have to get a new phone though. My cousin pushed me in a pool one summer and I was fully dressed and had my cell phone in my pocket. It was completely ruined. The display was messed up when I turned it on and it just made chirping scratchy noises. He took me to the Cingular store and replaced it.
2006-09-08 12:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by Justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disassemble it as much as feasible...no brain surgery...just take off as many covers and plates as you can.
Shake it moderately hard from different angles for about 2-3 minutes.
Now...the trick is to dehumidify it quickly. If you don't have a dehumidifier, put it next to an A/C RETURN vent where the returning air will blow over it.
In about 24 hours (48 hours for an LCD display) you should have a working phone again.
(I own a electronics cleaning business...we clean ALL electronics, including cell phones, computers, TVs, etc, by submersing them in an ultrasonic tank filled with water. Trust me...electronics can take a lot more water than most people would believe.)
2006-09-08 19:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most if not all phone comapines dont have water damage included in there insurance plans. Somewhere in the back of the phone on the battary itself or underneath it theres a circle that if not wet will still be white but if its reddish pink then your screwed mean that the water damage is already bad enough that it wont work probably. Taking to your phone company is just gonna be a disappointment they'll just have you buy a whole new one
2006-09-08 19:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will work once it completely dried out you could use a blow dryer but your screen wont work it happen to me too good luck or if you want you could call your provide and get the insurance to replace your phone for free just dont tell them what happened wait a week and then call them tell you need a new phone and they will give you a new one i did that and i saved money instead of purchasing a new one my insurance was like 5 or 10 a month after i got my new one i wait till the next month and cancelled it but my phone was from at&t company which is now singular
2006-09-08 19:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by shelleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take it apart ASAP so that the parts can individually air dry. Otherwise the phone will rust. Usually if that happens its a good idea to put it in a plastic bag full of water so that at least you can "suspend" the damage until you are able to deal with it.
2006-09-08 19:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to open it up and let all the parts air dry for a week or so. If its still warm where you live, put it out in the sun.
2006-09-08 19:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Hicktown girl66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a spray you can buy to dry out the circuits as long as ur sim card was not damaged
2006-09-08 19:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's nothing. One of my dad's cell phones is at the bottom of a resevoir. I say you're better off getting a new phone rather then trying to save your current phone.
2006-09-08 19:14:49 · answer #8 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i drop my phone in water and i just let it dry and then blow dry it but the screen wouldnt work so ur best bet is to get a new one
2006-09-08 19:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by LALA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aaah, take out he sim card ASAP that's the valuable part, then after that it's all a matter of luck! And if not go to your service provider.
2006-09-08 19:32:02 · answer #10 · answered by kosigizdarski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋