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Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:28 pm
by Duckimpeller
Any one know any tricks on fixing a Iphone that has been dropped in water. I know the put it in rice trick but it takes days and don't always work. If anyone knows a quicker way to get all the moisture out I would love to know so I don't have to go buy 1 out right.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:45 pm
by Seymore
Some things not to do is use a hair dryer or cut it one for a few days. The hair dryer forces moisture deeper into the circuits and cutting it on to early will run the risk of a short circuit.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:10 pm
by Take 'em
had a buddy drop in while duck hunting and it sat under for atleast 5 min. he went back to the house and took it completely apart and soaked it in alcohol. had to be 90% isopropy or whatever its called. it worked for him. as long as you haven't tried to turn it on and try this, it may work. he hasn't had a problem out of it since it happened 2 weeks ago

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:58 pm
by Duckimpeller
Sounds like I may be screwed then, cause I couldn't turn it off. The screen wouldn't work but it still would make noise and someone called it and I answered it just by touching the blank screen. It shut off in the middle of talking on it.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:27 pm
by beauxhunter
I can't help you with the water damage, but for future reference check out the life proof cases. I purchased one a few months ago. These are completely waterproof and can video 6 feet under water! Google life proof case for iPhone and see for yourself. $69.99

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:45 pm
by Duckimpeller
Guess I need to check that case out, even though this is the first time I've ever dropped a phone in water. Guess my luck is changing for the worse. Ain't had the phone but 3 weeks.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:01 pm
by Dutch Dog
Go to the store and buy you a bag of rice and put the phone in it.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:20 pm
by southernfire97
beauxhunter wrote:I can't help you with the water damage, but for future reference check out the life proof cases. I purchased one a few months ago. These are completely waterproof and can video 6 feet under water! Google life proof case for iPhone and see for yourself. $69.99

How is the sound on the speaker with that case? I've heard that it was muffled sounding to the person that you are talking to on the phone. I was wanting one, but haven't read very many good reviews.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:24 pm
by beauxhunter
This case does have pros and cons. I like the fact that it's fully waterproof and protective. I have had a couple complaints of sounding muffled so I just speak louder. I would rather have a waterproof case than replace my phone. I would recommend the case to people who spend time on the water or outdoors

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:06 pm
by jar0023
Take 'em wrote:had a buddy drop in while duck hunting and it sat under for atleast 5 min. he went back to the house and took it completely apart and soaked it in alcohol. had to be 90% isopropy or whatever its called. it worked for him. as long as you haven't tried to turn it on and try this, it may work. he hasn't had a problem out of it since it happened 2 weeks ago
We did this with a buddy's phone...but we were also able to take it apart to dry.

J

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:53 pm
by Denduke
A good ziplock bag wit the air pushed out works wonders for me wit cameras and phones :wink: ...Might be lil too complicated for youse guys.. :lol: Too bad they quit puttin holes in'em so you could put lil laynard at least on da phones the cameras gottem still....Later DL

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:13 pm
by ho52
If you go by the apple store they will give you a new one. Dry it out the best u can.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:08 pm
by Duckimpeller
Getting a new phone overnighted from Apple. I called and bought the Applecare+ plan last night for $100 that offers up to 2 replacements over 2 years for $50. Asked the guy when the affective date of the plan is and he said it starts from the day you bought your phone. So I called this morning and told them I droped it in water and need a new 1. After bout 30min. on the phone due to their computers having a problem processing the claim, I was told the $50 is waived cause it was taking so long and that it would be overnighted to me. Beats the heck out of spending $650 for a new 1. Not like they aint already got plenty of my money since I've bought 2 Iphones and a Ipad 2 3G within the last month.

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:23 pm
by RNAIL
Not like they aint already got plenty of my money since I've bought 2 Iphones and a Ipad 2 3G within the last month.




YOU CAN'T HIDE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Ask DS: Iphone water damage

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:38 pm
by Duckimpeller
RNAIL wrote:Not like they aint already got plenty of my money since I've bought 2 Iphones and a Ipad 2 3G within the last month.




YOU CAN'T HIDE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!


You sure can't cause I ain't got no more money to hide now. :D