I dropped my cell phone into a puddle of water and picked it up as soon as I noticed. I dried it off as well as I could since I was on a boat but there wasn't muc I could do. I put the battery back in and tried it...nothing. Then I left it out to dry and only just got home. It's a razr and there is no way I'm gonna be able to get a new one. Is there any surefire way for it to work again?
2007-01-06 12:39:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
My wife dropped hers in the washing machine and I totally fixed it, even though I didn't think it was going to be possible. First, start by taking out the battery ASAP! The longer it stays in the worse! Using a screwdriver, take out the screws holding the two halves of the phone together, located in the battery compartment, and any other screws where the phone got wet. Slowly and carefully, pry the phone apart remembering where everything goes (a quick and simple diagram as you take the phone apart helps). Lay all pieces out on a hard surface making sure not to touch the circuit boards, handle be the edges if at all possible. Next, using a Q-tip dab and water off the pieces of the phone, including circuit board, LCD screen, keypad, etc. Using a can of compressed air, you may also blow water off the hard to get to places. Next, leave the phone out under a lamp (not a heat lamp) and let the water evaporate for at least 24-72 hours (the longer the better). After this time period, look over the phone very well for any left over water droplets that may still be left over and clean it out as best possible. Put the phone back together via your diagram, replace the battery, power up, and make your calls! I hope this helps!
2007-01-06 12:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by Shawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got the same phone and It got really wet one time. I didnt want to buy a new one so I dried it off the best that I could and then took the back off and took the battery out. Then I opened it up and put it on my ac/heater vent and left it for a day and a half and when I put it back together it worked perfectly
2007-01-06 12:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by pintoguinness37 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of no surefire way...but I did read about the following two ways.........although I've not tried either of these personally.
1) Remove the battery and set the phone in a 150 degree oven for several hours.
2) Remove the battery and drop the phone in rubbing alchohol then remove it and let it dry out on an open towel overnight.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU DO EITHER OF THESE! GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-06 12:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by wild_angel_greeneyes_f44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dropped my phone in a cup of ice tea the other day. Take off as many peices of the phone as you can then just leave a blowdryer directly blowing on the phone. This might take a while but you will see the moisture starting to evaporate on your screen. Continue this until all the moisture is all gone. Nothings a sure things with wet electronics tho. Worked for me.
2007-01-06 12:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a dry environment and leave it to dry for a few day. Open the battery cover, take out the battery, let the phone dry. It will most likely work.
2007-01-06 12:50:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bad Samaritan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUY A NEW ONE>>>>>Sorry :( I have had a phone work again after dropping in water, but you have to leave the battery out and let it dry for quite a while.....like a couple days. You can also try taking a blow drier to it. But most likely its fried.
2007-01-06 12:49:37 · answer #6 · answered by micmac_9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Take out the battery
2. Place it in a dry, warm (not hot) place
3. Leave it alone for a week or so
4. Put the battery back in it and try it
It's not "surefire", but it's the safest bet.
2007-01-06 12:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by ralfg33k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well since you put the battery back in when it was still wet, it may be fried...always take battery out until it gets completely dry for any hope at all. Sorry!!!
2007-01-06 12:44:06 · answer #8 · answered by STY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should try charging it with the battery in (once you're absolutely positive its had enough time to dry). if its not dry, that would be a very bad thing. therefore, give it a few days or so, and make sure you dont see any water in it when you plug it in.
i know that sucks. my mom used to clean houses and dropped various phones in toilets and buckets of water all the time. as soon as youre sure, try charging it.
2007-01-06 12:44:49 · answer #9 · answered by Ammi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never done this with a Razor, but I have done it with other small electronics. If it has screw holes take it apart and allow all of the components to dry out completely. This will definitely void your warranty, so try at your own risk.
2007-01-06 12:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by xOGx Gunnz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋