How do I dry out an iphone? - Page 2

ken k · 11-08-2010, 03:32 PM

ya know if you drop one in a lake, just call the # and watch for the bubbles

Montana Scout · 11-08-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ken k

ya know if you drop one in a lake, just call the # and watch for the bubbles

lmao!!!!

Liesje · 11-08-2010, 03:38 PM

Normally for any device that gets spilled on I say REMOVE BATTERY, turn off, put it in rice or with a fan on it, but if you turn it on and already have problems, it's likely that other means of drying aren't going to help. Often the act of turning it on or running electricity through it is what shorts something out.

Stosh · 11-10-2010, 12:47 PM

After 3 days in a bag of rice, and a couple of silica gels packets, my iphone came back to life! I think I'll it Lazarus from now on

Montana Scout · 11-10-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stosh

After 3 days in a bag of rice, and a couple of silica gels packets, my iphone came back to life! I think I'll it Lazarus from now on

YAY!!!! you are one lucky dog

LOL electronics don't like liquids
now you might wanna go buy a body glove LOL

Stosh · 11-10-2010, 01:25 PM

I know, it was a luck shot! The cover contained most of the liquid, so I don't think much of the water actually made it inside- although I could see the screen was all fogged up. My best friend gave the phone to me when he got the newer fancier iphone- he's a priest so maybe there was a little divine intervention!

**Samba** · 11-10-2010, 01:26 PM

I turned mine off and put it in a bag of rice. It did revive after a few days but was never quite the same.

I might invest in an Otterbox...

iPhone 3G Defender Case, iPhone 3GS Defender Case, 1942 // OtterBox.com

Montana Scout · 11-10-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stosh

he's a priest so maybe there was a little divine intervention!

lmao :d

DSudd · 11-10-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Montana Scout

yikes... liquid is a computers enemy.. specially coffee, soda or anything that can dry and be sticky... not sure that it will go back to normal.. you could spend money and get it fixed, if you have insurance on it (which i would recommend to anyone that has a phone over $200) you can get a new one for about $50 depending on your provider...

my pup has already gotten a hold of my ipod and htc touch pro... thankfully i use screen protectors and body glove...

hope everything works out well, there is a possibility it will turn to normal.. ive never heard of drying them out in rice, might have to try that out if it happens

We looked into insurance for th new Iphone and the insurance is $11.99 per month and the replacement deductible is $100 I think. Definitely not a super great deal when you do the math

Montana Scout · 11-10-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DSudd

We looked into insurance for th new Iphone and the insurance is $11.99 per month and the replacement deductible is $100 I think. Definitely not a super great deal when you do the math

holy cow!!! who's your provider? mine is only $3 with a $50 deductible..

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Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	After 3 days in a bag of rice, and a couple of silica gels packets, my iphone came back to life! I think I'll it Lazarus from now on

11-10-2010, 01:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I know, it was a luck shot! The cover contained most of the liquid, so I don't think much of the water actually made it inside- although I could see the screen was all fogged up. My best friend gave the phone to me when he got the newer fancier iphone- he's a priest so maybe there was a little divine intervention!

11-10-2010, 01:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,447	I turned mine off and put it in a bag of rice. It did revive after a few days but was never quite the same. I might invest in an Otterbox... iPhone 3G Defender Case, iPhone 3GS Defender Case, 1942 // OtterBox.com

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