I just got a shock from my cordless phone and now the handset doesn't work. Can I fix it or should I junk it?

Answer 1

dumb it....get a new one....

Answer 2

There isn't enough power in a cordless phone to give you a 'shock'.. Sounds like it may have been a static charge, rather than a shock. This may have knocked the cordless handset off it synchronized channel with the base unit. Place it back on the base.. Try un-plugging it for a minute... Also if there is a 'channel' button on your handset, press it, and see if that helps. Placing the handset back on the base for a bit usually resets the channel to receive what is sent from the handset.. Don't give up yet. (Make sure the cordless handset battery is O.K. and charged also....)

Answer 3

I disagree with rich there is probably a capcitor inside the handset that could discharge a couple 100 Volts max no amps but even then it shouldn't be able to shock u because it should be insulated. But if it did shock yea and its no longer working, you can fix it it just not really worth the time.

Not saying that he's wrong just with out lookin at the components I couldn't say the shock was a capacitor shortin out.

Answer 4

Cordless telephones and cellular telephones do no longer boost the prospect of a lightning strike. in spite of the indisputable fact that using a cellular telephone outdoors ought to be prevented because of the fact the metallic interior the telephone could act as a lightning rod. ;]

Answer 5

Junk it. It would cost you more to fix it, even if you did it yourself. New ones are $10 at the drug store.

Answer 6

junk it and get a new one,,

Answer 7

JUNK IT!

Answer 8

if i were you, i would chuck it in the bin