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How To Save A Wet Mobile Phone ?!, 1. Dont Panic..
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TSrayzrblade
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  May 19 2007, 09:56 PM, updated 19y ago
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 How To Save A Wet Mobile Phone ? 1. Get it out of the water as soon as possible.
The plastic covers on cell phones are fairly tight, but water can enter the phone over time.
But this time may be quite short - 20 seconds or less. So grab your phone quickly!
2. Remove the battery.
This is one of the most important steps.
Don't take time to think about it; electricity and water do not mix.
Cutting power to your phone is a crucial first step in saving it.
Many circuits inside the phone will survive immersion in water provided they are not attached to a power source when wet.3. Remove your SIM card. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) could be stored on your SIM.
To some people this could be more worth saving than the phone itself.
SIM cards survive water damage well, but some of the following steps are unnecessary i.e. don't heat it.
Just pat it dry and leave it aside until you need to connect your phone to your cellular network. 4. Dry your phone. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as soon as possible, so you can prevent it from getting into the phone.
Use a towel or paper towel to remove as much of the water as possible.5. Allow the phone to dry. Since you do not want to ruin your phone or lose all of the numbers in your phone book, you need to allow the phone to dry.
Also, ringtones and graphics stay with the phone - not the SIM.
Don't try putting the battery back on to see if it works as this would risk damaging the phone with a short circuit. 6. Wait. This is the hardest part - leaving your phone alone, with battery and SIM card out, while it dries slowly.
Tricks like leaving your phone in a bowl of dry rice will help to expedite moisture evaporation.
They might also have side effects like getting rice in your phone.
Just put it someplace reasonably warm and dry, uncovered so water can evaporate, and wait. 7. Test your phone. After you have waited 3 days, make sure everything is clean and dry looking and re-attach the battery to the phone and see if it works.
If your phone does not work, wait another few days.
If it still won't work, try taking your cell phone to an authorized dealer. Sometimes they can fix it.
 Alternate Alcohol Soak Method
(not recommended if u donno wat u are doin)Dry your phone by soaking it in alcohol or distilled water.
This method is controversial and considered risky by some, but the proponents believe in it strongly.
Using alcohol is more effective than distilled water because not only does it displace the water and sediments,
it also evaporates faster with less residue.
It will not harm a mobile phone. Preferably, use denatured alcohol or a 95% alcohol solution.
Denatured alcohol may be purchased at any hardware store and is used to clean electronics because it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue.
You should check to see what the alcohol is denatured with.
If it is anything other than methanol (some are denatured with very hazardous chemicals such as methyl ethelyne ketone [MEK]) you should not use it, as some denaturants can melt plastics.
Most drugstores or larger retailers carry 91% rubbing alcohol. Regular rubbing alcohol is only 70% and is not recommended.
Distilled water also displaces water and is a viable alternative because it is non-conductive.
Prolonged exposure to other liquids will cause corrosion of the copper traces within the mobile phone, and will most likely cease its operation.  The less risky ways to dry your phone
1. Set it on top of the vent of a cable box, monitor or TV for at least 24 hours (up to 3 days). The low heat emitted is enough to gently dry out the phone.
2. The longer your phone is wet the more likely it is to be damaged. To dry your phone more quickly than room temperature air can manage, immerse it in a can of dry, uncooked rice. The rice will absorb excess moisture, drying your phone from the inside out.
3. An alternate drying technique is to seal the phone (battery, SIM card, SD card all removed) in a plastic bag with a few of the silica packs that come packed with shoes, coats, electronics. Leave the phone in the bag for a day or 2, and the silica packs will absorb the moisture.
4. One other way to assist in the drying process is to put your cell phone in a disposable baby diaper. Works for babies and can work for the cell phone as well.  TIPS
* Don't put the battery in for at least three days, or longer if your digital screen is foggy.
* If your phone falls in the ocean or other salt water, rinse with fresh water before crystals can form after removing battery.
* Try opening your phone if you can. You'll probably need a TORX screwdriver for that, but it's worth it. This may void your warranty, but it is likely the water damage already has.
* It is likely that the dunk in water will kill the battery. The phone itself usually survives.
* Corrosion is a threat. You may want to consider soaking your phone in distilled water to wash away any minerals it picked up from the original water.  WARNINGS # Don't heat the battery or it could leak or explode.Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive. If you use an oven or hairdryer, make sure to remove the battery first.
# If you use alcohol make sure to do so outside, and do not apply heat in any form, not even the gentle heat of a monitor. Do not hook up the battery till the alcohol smell dissipates.
# Do not apply too much heat to your phone, as mentioned above. You don't want to melt or burn your phone.
# Most modern phones have more than one liquid damage indicator (stickers that change color when wet) on them, only one visible to you (and sales/technician agents), and chances are, if the sticker under the battery is triggered, then the odds are that the internal stickers you can't access are tripped as well. This will still result in you paying a voided-warranty fee in the long run. Warranties don't cover water damage, insurance does. And not all insurance companies or plans will honor water damaged phones.
# Even if all these steps are followed, minerals dissolved in the water can precipitate on solder and component pins, causing corrosion or shorting. Components pins are packed so closely together in a modern cell phone that even a small encrustation can create a short, rendering the phone inoperable.
# Be warned that manufacturers place stickers that will display "void" once peeled and some will change colors in the presence of a liquid (usually turns blue or red). This helps techs know that you have dropped it in the water, as most cell phone insurance coverage policies don't cover water damage. Also note that these stickers have been known to change colors in extreme humidity as well.
# Do not put the phone (or any electronic or metal-containing object) into the microwave. You will destroy electronic components and potentially the microwave.
Thanks to : wikihow  This post has been edited by rayzrblade: May 19 2007, 10:08 PM
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rifle_m16
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May 19 2007, 09:59 PM
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Pin this thread! Kings of infos! |
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sonyclie77
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May 19 2007, 10:03 PM
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Stressed Personnel
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Useful info mate.
Thread pinned!
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TSrayzrblade
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May 19 2007, 10:22 PM
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Thanks. Glad i can help. I donno why no one even thought of posting this.. Its like in every 10 person, 1 person drop their phone in toilet  |
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Haihzz
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May 19 2007, 10:59 PM
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my drop into swimming pool before, wished i have seen this earlier, bye bye to my nokia 8250...my first phone...sighed.
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TSrayzrblade
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May 19 2007, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(Haihzz @ May 19 2007, 10:59 PM) my drop into swimming pool before, wished i have seen this earlier, bye bye to my nokia 8250...my first phone...sighed. u should try googlin around..theres are loads of info out there that u cant even find it here.. |
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DreMAx
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May 19 2007, 11:58 PM
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Great thread here! Thanks for the tonnes of information provided by razyrblade. Cheers
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TSrayzrblade
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May 20 2007, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(DreMAx @ May 19 2007, 11:58 PM) Great thread here! Thanks for the tonnes of information provided by razyrblade. Cheers thanks..but hope u don need it..  |
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scoopgirlie
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May 20 2007, 03:36 PM
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New Member
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Thank you so much for this superb thread!!!!! muackss!!  |
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TSrayzrblade
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May 20 2007, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(scoopgirlie @ May 20 2007, 03:36 PM) Thank you so much for this superb thread!!!!! muackss!!  i should start creating super thread.. |
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ne3ro
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May 20 2007, 04:11 PM
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I often bring my E398 to the bathroom when i'm in hostel (afraid of being stealed and to listen to music when i'm bathing in the night. My hostel is so sunyi one) and several times water got inside it. When it happened, my keypad cannot be used. only the on/off button works.I remove the battery for 24 hours, and it's back to normal,hehe..now my phone is immune to the water  |
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TSrayzrblade
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May 20 2007, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE(ne3ro @ May 20 2007, 04:11 PM) I often bring my E398 to the bathroom when i'm in hostel (afraid of being stealed and to listen to music when i'm bathing in the night. My hostel is so sunyi one) and several times water got inside it. When it happened, my keypad cannot be used. only the on/off button works.I remove the battery for 24 hours, and it's back to normal,hehe..now my phone is immune to the water a few drops of water went inside? or u drop the phone into water...got big difference leh.. but anyway..lucky u |
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sonic_cd
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May 21 2007, 11:06 AM
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a few drops of water inside usually the phone will survive if you do not urn it on for a few days ... happened to me before. though now got watermark.. and its been like a few months already .  p/s:the title don`t panic sounds something that`s out from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy ... |
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Joshua_0718
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May 21 2007, 08:44 PM
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My question is. Will the phone auto-off once water went it? Or straight away short-circuit?
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TSrayzrblade
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May 21 2007, 09:47 PM
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QUOTE(Joshua_0718 @ May 21 2007, 08:44 PM) My question is. Will the phone auto-off once water went it? Or straight away short-circuit? its wont auto off...u just have to remove the batt immediately |
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sjz
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May 26 2007, 06:51 PM
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Last time, when i go for parashoot on the beach, the sea water enter my phone and i didn't notice it because the phone's display is still there, but after a few hours when i want to use it, press any button also no response, then take out the battery, can't on already.Then go for repair, cost me RM80 la...
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bravobronzo
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May 27 2007, 08:27 AM
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man!! thanx 4 d info..i saved my nokia 6020 already.. i placed it near my PC about 2 days..then OK..till now still working..  This post has been edited by bravobronzo: May 27 2007, 08:28 AM |
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Nightstalker1993
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May 28 2007, 03:50 AM
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btw... if u want to imerse it in water/alcohol or dry it in a microwave oven.. remember to take out the LCD screen... the screen will be dead if water enters it same goes to heat  but it should be able to stand the heat of a hairdryer though...hehe... [ quote=ne3ro,May 20 2007, 04:11 PM]I often bring my E398 to the bathroom when i'm in hostel (afraid of being stealed and to listen to music when i'm bathing in the night. My hostel is so sunyi one) and several times water got inside it. When it happened, my keypad cannot be used. only the on/off button works.I remove the battery for 24 hours, and it's back to normal,hehe..now my phone is immune to the water [/quote] FYI on the E398,the num pad/menu key/call key are on a diff circuit board than the off/red key... so if the num pad/green/menu key short at least u can turn on ur phone lol... the off kley is also important coz the off key is one of the keys to get the phone into bootloader mode... in other words,the place where u wanna go if u wanna flash ur phone... lol... This post has been edited by Nightstalker1993: May 28 2007, 03:55 AM |
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TSrayzrblade
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May 28 2007, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(bravobronzo @ May 27 2007, 08:27 AM) man!! thanx 4 d info..i saved my nokia 6020 already.. i placed it near my PC about 2 days..then OK..till now still working.. glad my post actually saved a "life" |
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sE_vIxEn
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Jun 1 2007, 12:08 PM
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use Thristy Hippo?! it absorbs moisture as well. put your phone on top of it. |
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bravobronzo
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Jun 4 2007, 08:53 AM
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QUOTE(sE_vIxEn @ Jun 1 2007, 12:08 PM) use Thristy Hippo?! it absorbs moisture as well. put your phone on top of it. yala..no need to buy..just ask ur friend or your brother/sister to take some Calcium Cabonate CaCO3 from chemistry lab..about 100 gram is enough..then wrap with handkerchief..place it neatr so it will absorb water..this method if u scare to dry it by heater that may affect the board..  |
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amir89
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Jun 4 2007, 11:15 AM
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just eager to ask here... what if the phone sink underneath the water? saveable?
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thierrylye
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Jun 6 2007, 08:50 PM
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Getting Started
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oh.. this info is very useful!!!
especially to those who thier handphone got no plastic case
THANK Q!!
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pinklady310
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Jun 11 2007, 09:08 PM
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New Member
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Is there any casings for N91
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cheeyeen
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Jun 11 2007, 09:26 PM
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Getting Started
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ARGH! I dropped my w810i into a pile of water on the road today!!! And my battery was totally damaged... I need to use another battery for that now. Anyway, every part is dry except for the LCD... foggy!! I tried to on the phone just now and it works quite fine... Until I read this post and I quickly turn it off... Now I put it in a bowl of rice...  Oh my... Will my phone die in few days time? I wish not!!!  |
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TSrayzrblade
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Jun 11 2007, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(cheeyeen @ Jun 11 2007, 09:26 PM) ARGH! I dropped my w810i into a pile of water on the road today!!! And my battery was totally damaged... I need to use another battery for that now. Anyway, every part is dry except for the LCD... foggy!! I tried to on the phone just now and it works quite fine... Until I read this post and I quickly turn it off... Now I put it in a bowl of rice... Oh my... Will my phone die in few days time? I wish not!!! i wish ur phone well.. |
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mooze
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Jun 18 2007, 12:45 PM
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great tips,threadstarter! |
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evoangel
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Jun 21 2007, 11:34 PM
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yea really helps a lot.. =)
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cheeyeen
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Jun 23 2007, 10:18 PM
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Getting Started
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Yeap, it's working fine... But with some minor problems.
My camera isn't as clear as it used to be now...
Pictures taken are blur... No longer the quality of 2MP :sad:
Other than that, so far so good~ No other problems found...
Hope so!
Hehe...
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lazypiggy
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Jun 24 2007, 09:13 PM
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Getting Started
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my 6630 now can switch on, the screen is litted up but has got no display and no reception at all. do you think it'll be ok after few days? or time to say bye bye??
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rourou
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Jun 25 2007, 09:16 AM
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great thread i've got my phone in the washing machine before |
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TSrayzrblade
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Jun 26 2007, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE(mooze @ Jun 18 2007, 12:45 PM) great tips,threadstarter! QUOTE(evoangel @ Jun 21 2007, 11:34 PM) yea really helps a lot.. =) thanks..but hopefully u guys dont need it QUOTE(lazypiggy @ Jun 24 2007, 09:13 PM) my 6630 now can switch on, the screen is litted up but has got no display and no reception at all. do you think it'll be ok after few days? or time to say bye bye?? sounds serious already..u better be prepared..  |
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azimx7
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Jun 28 2007, 02:06 AM
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hehehhe..
very sad hearing that...
my 3660 have experienced it b4...
due to rainy day,
riding my motorbikes along the way back to home...
at home...
forgot my phone in my pocket...
all full of water...
suddenly wait for it....
and dry it with hair dryer...
luckily it survived~!:)
but camera is faulty...
try to ask whether can be repaired...
but its board problem...
so sad....
so....
sell it~!
by the way..
really2 good info~!
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vioxmonsta
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Jun 28 2007, 12:54 PM
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Getting Started
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WTS] NOKIA N95 Brand New Set
Zitron Warranty/Avaxx
RM 2500
3sets LEFT!!
pm number:016-342 6552
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casey
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Jun 28 2007, 01:17 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(lazypiggy @ Jun 24 2007, 09:13 PM) my 6630 now can switch on, the screen is litted up but has got no display and no reception at all. do you think it'll be ok after few days? or time to say bye bye?? Ya....hair dryer will most of the time do the magic !! However, save it in time, and the probability would be higher !! Keep blowing ............ All the best |
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DeMoNkInG
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Jun 28 2007, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(casey @ Jun 28 2007, 01:17 PM) Ya....hair dryer will most of the time do the magic !! However, save it in time, and the probability would be higher !! Keep blowing ............ All the best Last time i use hair dryer and my keypad spoilt cos too hot and too near Just carefull and too near unless u want to spoilt ur phone,not save it |
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azimx7
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Jun 28 2007, 03:58 PM
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hahhahaa...
yeah2~!
sure it is...
use it with love....
hahhahaaahah...
maybe u can use CPR to save ur phone from drowning...
hehehehe:P
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779364
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Jun 30 2007, 04:56 PM
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Whoa nice tips. It happened to my K700i last year.Forgot to take it out of my cloth.So it was threw into the washing machine.By the time I found it,it was already soaking wet. Luckily,my common sense saved the phone.Like what the steps said,remove the battery immediately.I used a hair dryer to dry the phone.Took quite long for it to dry at the circuit.Almost 7 days later only the phone can switch on again
Added on June 30, 2007, 4:57 pmQUOTE(vioxmonsta @ Jun 28 2007, 12:54 PM) WTS] NOKIA N95 Brand New Set Zitron Warranty/Avaxx RM 2500 3sets LEFT!! pm number:016-342 6552 swt,why are you selling N95 in this thread.Izzit water soaked N95 you selling there brother. HAHA This post has been edited by 779364: Jun 30 2007, 04:57 PM |
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SiuYi
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Jul 13 2007, 10:03 PM
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how many days to conclude the death of a wet hp if left alone undisturbed after it took its swim?3 days?
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Grimm
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Jul 26 2007, 10:40 AM
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After taking out batt and sim, immediately take out memory stick also o.O
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JuNz-V
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Aug 2 2007, 10:21 AM
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very detail n helpful way to save a wet phone..
thanks
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MR.Shiney
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Aug 5 2007, 06:12 PM
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my phone dropped into my toilet bowl last week. when im peeing!! oh god, only god knows what i've been through. :lol after it dropped into, i stunned for awhile before immediately pull it out. shut down the phone, took out battery and sim card. and now its still working it shuts down itself the day after, after i let it to dry, i can turn it back on. thank god! |
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polarzbearz
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Aug 5 2007, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(MR.Shiney @ Aug 5 2007, 06:12 PM) my phone dropped into my toilet bowl last week. when im peeing!! oh god, only god knows what i've been through. :lol after it dropped into, i stunned for awhile before immediately pull it out. shut down the phone, took out battery and sim card. and now its still working it shuts down itself the day after, after i let it to dry, i can turn it back on. thank god! lol, sounds eww.. Did you rinse your phone and let it try? If no sure weird smell come out |
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MR.Shiney
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Aug 5 2007, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Aug 5 2007, 07:29 PM) lol, sounds eww.. Did you rinse your phone and let it try? If no sure weird smell come out ewww indeed but what to do, phone or dignity yup, actually the water didnt even entered the phone, only just the casings. rinse it with tap water then spray it with perfumes lolololol! |
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lordie
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Aug 9 2007, 11:21 AM
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i drop the phone into a water feature pond and it died. i did try remove the battery and put it in back and it the screen flickers and did that a few times, but now it died. and now removing the batteries and stuff and waited for a few days b4 i tried to put it all back together again, its a samsung U600 |
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bearsteven
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Aug 9 2007, 12:44 PM
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New Member
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Thank you for the information~
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polarzbearz
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Aug 9 2007, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(MR.Shiney @ Aug 5 2007, 07:44 PM) ewww indeed but what to do, phone or dignity yup, actually the water didnt even entered the phone, only just the casings. rinse it with tap water then spray it with perfumes lolololol! Haha lucky that water didn't enter your phone.. only casings.. if no sure headache. QUOTE(lordie @ Aug 9 2007, 11:21 AM) i drop the phone into a water feature pond and it died. i did try remove the battery and put it in back and it the screen flickers and did that a few times, but now it died. and now removing the batteries and stuff and waited for a few days b4 i tried to put it all back together again, its a samsung U600 You put your battery back right after? |
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xiong91
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Aug 22 2007, 05:25 PM
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yea..try be4..my nk8850 drop into the small longkang.. i quickly remove the battery and dry the phone...so happy it still works...
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KenLee
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Aug 27 2007, 09:11 AM
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Getting Started
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A friend of mine drop his phone into a cooking curry bowl, what can be done ?
Phone is unable to switch "on"
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bebee
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Aug 29 2007, 03:16 PM
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yea using the advise save my phone frm spoild
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myenew
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Aug 29 2007, 04:53 PM
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New Member
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hp n70 600 ok
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wtfwtfwtf
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Sep 3 2007, 10:16 PM
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Getting Started
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sigh...my phone got wet just now...and it's spoilt...damn sad now...help!how much to repair it???the model is 6230i...
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-dexter-
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Sep 5 2007, 01:00 PM
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QUOTE(MR.Shiney @ Aug 5 2007, 06:12 PM) my phone dropped into my toilet bowl last week. when im peeing!! oh god, only god knows what i've been through. :lol after it dropped into, i stunned for awhile before immediately pull it out. shut down the phone, took out battery and sim card. and now its still working it shuts down itself the day after, after i let it to dry, i can turn it back on. thank god! bro..i hope u wont recall wat u've been through wen u dropped your phone each time u put your phone on your face.. This post has been edited by -dexter-: Sep 5 2007, 01:35 PM |
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mzhai
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Sep 15 2007, 09:22 AM
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juz sum fren experience... his k800 drop in water.. then straight go hp shop..
the fella say the main board gg ad...
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polarzbearz
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Sep 16 2007, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(mzhai @ Sep 15 2007, 09:22 AM) juz sum fren experience... his k800 drop in water.. then straight go hp shop.. the fella say the main board gg ad... He didn't take out the battery, first? |
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CityLife
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Sep 16 2007, 10:19 PM
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Open the cover take out the battery and wait it to dry off.
Restart the system only everything is dry.
Evaluate for the phone for faulty parts.
Within warranty, phone ur vendors.
No warranty and faulty, start saving to buy new one....
This post has been edited by CityLife: Sep 16 2007, 10:24 PM
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polarzbearz
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Sep 16 2007, 10:30 PM
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QUOTE(CityLife @ Sep 16 2007, 10:19 PM) Open the cover take out the battery and wait it to dry off. Restart the system only everything is dry. Evaluate for the phone for faulty parts. Within warranty, phone ur vendors. No warranty and faulty, start saving to buy new one.... The warranty does not cover if your phone is 'soaked' in water.. |
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CityLife
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Sep 16 2007, 11:02 PM
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Thanks for the enlightenment. Anyway, how do they know that it was soaked in the water when the phone is dry off?
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polarzbearz
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Sep 16 2007, 11:02 PM
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QUOTE(CityLife @ Sep 16 2007, 11:02 PM) Thanks for the enlightenment. Anyway, how do they know that it was soaked in the water when the phone is dry off? Not sure about this. But I think they see the stickers.. there's sticker at your battery and under your battery. |
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Xcaliber
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Sep 17 2007, 11:04 AM
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my k610 was put into washing machine last nite..aiyaaa.. after few spin and the knocking sound came out.. went and check .. adoiii.. my phone.
Took out battery , sim cards and M2 . put silica gel inside and let it dry...
How long have to wait aaa..
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dcarbon
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Sep 19 2007, 06:39 PM
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mine also kena wash last time...
i think the phone olede rusted now...haha
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aicilef
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Sep 30 2007, 04:21 PM
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I had an experience, I save my wet phone by using fan... blowing on it overnight... And when it is back to normal, I sell it immediately.
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Oct 8 2007, 06:27 PM
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mine fell in the sea. when i opened it up there was a whitish layer on the circuitry. guess it oxided sigh......my first phone died that day..
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Oct 12 2007, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(sahiren @ Oct 8 2007, 06:27 PM) mine fell in the sea. when i opened it up there was a whitish layer on the circuitry. guess it oxided sigh......my first phone died that day.. HAHAHA... I cant stop laughing!!! Fell into the SEA?! Are u sure? |
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Oct 13 2007, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(aicilef @ Oct 12 2007, 10:16 PM) HAHAHA... I cant stop laughing!!! Fell into the SEA?! Are u sure? ok fine i was thrown into the sea by my over enthusiastic friends along with my phone and wallet still snuggly packed in my pocket.... |
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SUSaabar
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Oct 19 2007, 03:33 PM
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cool.. great info
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Nov 19 2007, 11:23 PM
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my phone fell into a drain before and it got really wet.
I opened up everitin and I put it under the fan....guess what?
It could be used the next day. Totaly perfect.
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Dec 7 2007, 01:17 AM
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OMG
thanks!
btw anyone had triied alcohol way? is it secure?
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Dec 16 2007, 10:12 AM
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Hmm my phne once drop in the sea. After i open it up, all of the component were kinda white-ish all over... Oh yea dont try the alchohol method. My fren tried it once and the phne go KAPUT instantly |
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Dec 24 2007, 03:43 PM
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QUOTE(rayzrblade @ May 19 2007, 10:56 PM) How To Save A Wet Mobile Phone ? 1. Get it out of the water as soon as possible.
The plastic covers on cell phones are fairly tight, but water can enter the phone over time.
But this time may be quite short - 20 seconds or less. So grab your phone quickly!
2. Remove the battery.
This is one of the most important steps.
Don't take time to think about it; electricity and water do not mix.
Cutting power to your phone is a crucial first step in saving it.
Many circuits inside the phone will survive immersion in water provided they are not attached to a power source when wet.3. Remove your SIM card. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) could be stored on your SIM.
To some people this could be more worth saving than the phone itself.
SIM cards survive water damage well, but some of the following steps are unnecessary i.e. don't heat it.
Just pat it dry and leave it aside until you need to connect your phone to your cellular network. 4. Dry your phone. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as soon as possible, so you can prevent it from getting into the phone.
Use a towel or paper towel to remove as much of the water as possible.5. Allow the phone to dry. Since you do not want to ruin your phone or lose all of the numbers in your phone book, you need to allow the phone to dry.
Also, ringtones and graphics stay with the phone - not the SIM.
Don't try putting the battery back on to see if it works as this would risk damaging the phone with a short circuit. 6. Wait. This is the hardest part - leaving your phone alone, with battery and SIM card out, while it dries slowly.
Tricks like leaving your phone in a bowl of dry rice will help to expedite moisture evaporation.
They might also have side effects like getting rice in your phone.
Just put it someplace reasonably warm and dry, uncovered so water can evaporate, and wait. 7. Test your phone. After you have waited 3 days, make sure everything is clean and dry looking and re-attach the battery to the phone and see if it works.
If your phone does not work, wait another few days.
If it still won't work, try taking your cell phone to an authorized dealer. Sometimes they can fix it.
Alternate Alcohol Soak Method
(not recommended if u donno wat u are doin)Dry your phone by soaking it in alcohol or distilled water.
This method is controversial and considered risky by some, but the proponents believe in it strongly.
Using alcohol is more effective than distilled water because not only does it displace the water and sediments,
it also evaporates faster with less residue.
It will not harm a mobile phone. Preferably, use denatured alcohol or a 95% alcohol solution.
Denatured alcohol may be purchased at any hardware store and is used to clean electronics because it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue.
You should check to see what the alcohol is denatured with.
If it is anything other than methanol (some are denatured with very hazardous chemicals such as methyl ethelyne ketone [MEK]) you should not use it, as some denaturants can melt plastics.
Most drugstores or larger retailers carry 91% rubbing alcohol. Regular rubbing alcohol is only 70% and is not recommended.
Distilled water also displaces water and is a viable alternative because it is non-conductive.
Prolonged exposure to other liquids will cause corrosion of the copper traces within the mobile phone, and will most likely cease its operation. The less risky ways to dry your phone
1. Set it on top of the vent of a cable box, monitor or TV for at least 24 hours (up to 3 days). The low heat emitted is enough to gently dry out the phone.
2. The longer your phone is wet the more likely it is to be damaged. To dry your phone more quickly than room temperature air can manage, immerse it in a can of dry, uncooked rice. The rice will absorb excess moisture, drying your phone from the inside out.
3. An alternate drying technique is to seal the phone (battery, SIM card, SD card all removed) in a plastic bag with a few of the silica packs that come packed with shoes, coats, electronics. Leave the phone in the bag for a day or 2, and the silica packs will absorb the moisture.
4. One other way to assist in the drying process is to put your cell phone in a disposable baby diaper. Works for babies and can work for the cell phone as well. TIPS
* Don't put the battery in for at least three days, or longer if your digital screen is foggy.
* If your phone falls in the ocean or other salt water, rinse with fresh water before crystals can form after removing battery.
* Try opening your phone if you can. You'll probably need a TORX screwdriver for that, but it's worth it. This may void your warranty, but it is likely the water damage already has.
* It is likely that the dunk in water will kill the battery. The phone itself usually survives.
* Corrosion is a threat. You may want to consider soaking your phone in distilled water to wash away any minerals it picked up from the original water. WARNINGS # Don't heat the battery or it could leak or explode.Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive. If you use an oven or hairdryer, make sure to remove the battery first.
# If you use alcohol make sure to do so outside, and do not apply heat in any form, not even the gentle heat of a monitor. Do not hook up the battery till the alcohol smell dissipates.
# Do not apply too much heat to your phone, as mentioned above. You don't want to melt or burn your phone.
# Most modern phones have more than one liquid damage indicator (stickers that change color when wet) on them, only one visible to you (and sales/technician agents), and chances are, if the sticker under the battery is triggered, then the odds are that the internal stickers you can't access are tripped as well. This will still result in you paying a voided-warranty fee in the long run. Warranties don't cover water damage, insurance does. And not all insurance companies or plans will honor water damaged phones.
# Even if all these steps are followed, minerals dissolved in the water can precipitate on solder and component pins, causing corrosion or shorting. Components pins are packed so closely together in a modern cell phone that even a small encrustation can create a short, rendering the phone inoperable.
# Be warned that manufacturers place stickers that will display "void" once peeled and some will change colors in the presence of a liquid (usually turns blue or red). This helps techs know that you have dropped it in the water, as most cell phone insurance coverage policies don't cover water damage. Also note that these stickers have been known to change colors in extreme humidity as well.
# Do not put the phone (or any electronic or metal-containing object) into the microwave. You will destroy electronic components and potentially the microwave.
Thanks to : wikihow Actually, the simple way to save youe water damage gadgets is sent to the service center after u take off the battery. More time u wait the short circuit risk will more higher. |
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iXeoNz
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Dec 25 2007, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(jagadis @ Nov 19 2007, 11:23 PM) my phone fell into a drain before and it got really wet. I opened up everitin and I put it under the fan....guess what? It could be used the next day. Totaly perfect. totally perfect?no drain smell? |
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Dec 27 2007, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Sep 16 2007, 11:02 PM) Not sure about this. But I think they see the stickers.. there's sticker at your battery and under your battery. There's a sticker on the battery (pinkish in colour on SE batteries). The same type of sticker can be found in the phone's battery compartment. When the phone or battery has had any water damaged. the sticker turns to red. |
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joey85
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Dec 28 2007, 04:36 PM
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nice !! thankx for sharing....
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kennytg
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Jan 4 2008, 08:48 PM
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my son threw 1 of my HP into te bath tub....
it was quickly picked up and later then, i blew it dry with a hairdryer.
but must be careful though....the heat will melt the wafer board.
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ninja9
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Jan 13 2008, 08:16 PM
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last time i accidentaly dropped my sony ericcson k610i into my coffee glass for about 3 second..i thought nothing happened because it still function ok..
until i try to call someone 3 days later...and found out the mic cannot function anymore..sighed..cost me rm 80.00 when i sent it for repair...need to replace the broken mic...
wish i see this thread before...
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kazasho
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Jan 18 2008, 09:44 PM
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one tip
dry ur phone wif hair dryer
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afosz
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Jan 22 2008, 10:49 AM
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my friend once his phone accidentally dropped into his drink, a jug of nescafe. then how? even later it dry, got gula one. semut hurung nnt |
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Jan 25 2008, 05:18 PM
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i drop my phone yest then i try switch it on..
screen can on but after tat automatic turn off..
i juz wanna know either my battery or the circuit inside spoil d..
thanks in advance
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Feb 2 2008, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(lolz_5167 @ Jan 25 2008, 05:18 PM) i drop my phone yest then i try switch it on.. screen can on but after tat automatic turn off.. i juz wanna know either my battery or the circuit inside spoil d.. thanks in advance the circuit inside spoil |
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Feb 5 2008, 06:33 PM
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just now i dropped my phone in aquaria. n i tried turning back on, and nothing. i have yet to go to the shop to repair. when i try to put the battery in, it heats up...any chance of saving it? it's a htc touch
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hasmidzul_jojo
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Feb 10 2008, 10:05 PM
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somewhere inside internal component having short circuit...
U should send it to repair ASAP otherwise those water will corrode your device internal component like BGAs SMDs..
Profesional service phone center will soak up ur phone with white spirit and all those will be done inside ultrasonic dispencer.It a 75% chances to revive back you phone
BR
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felicious
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Feb 12 2008, 11:43 AM
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If I know about this thread earlier, I don't need to waste my E398 I immediately on my E398 after I picked up from water. It can on a while, then off already. I try to dry with hair dryer but to my disappointment, it still couldn't on. O ya, the indicator that you mean, turn to red from white. |
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xeNOS
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Feb 18 2008, 06:56 PM
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wow... great info ! thx !  |
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Feb 20 2008, 03:30 PM
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hmm recently my gf phone fell into the toilet bowl. i do as u instructed TS, and i can use the phone after drying it up according to ur advice. sent some SMS and played some games with it already. but now the phone can't on |
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Golden Blue
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Feb 21 2008, 12:13 PM
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i experience this before, i faster turn off my phone, and use hair dryer to blow it till 100% dry. then i just switch on the phone. Luckily my phone still can use after this happen untill i buy a new hp.
he he
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Mar 29 2008, 02:10 AM
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Good info... |
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ston3r
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Mar 30 2008, 12:00 PM
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hmm i left my old 7110 in my pants and put it into the washing machine... it got wet and i pulled it out just before the spin started... what i did was i immediately switched it off, wiped it dry and used a hair dryer to dry the cell phone... after that i left it turned off for two days before switching it back on... it worked fine |
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Mar 30 2008, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(ston3r @ Mar 30 2008, 12:00 PM) hmm i left my old 7110 in my pants and put it into the washing machine... it got wet and i pulled it out just before the spin started... what i did was i immediately switched it off, wiped it dry and used a hair dryer to dry the cell phone... after that i left it turned off for two days before switching it back on... it worked fine thanx for sharing ur experience there...can help other also including me |
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Apr 6 2008, 02:08 AM
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QUOTE(rayzrblade @ May 19 2007, 10:56 PM) How To Save A Wet Mobile Phone ? 1. Get it out of the water as soon as possible.
The plastic covers on cell phones are fairly tight, but water can enter the phone over time.
But this time may be quite short - 20 seconds or less. So grab your phone quickly!
2. Remove the battery.
This is one of the most important steps.
Don't take time to think about it; electricity and water do not mix.
Cutting power to your phone is a crucial first step in saving it.
Many circuits inside the phone will survive immersion in water provided they are not attached to a power source when wet.3. Remove your SIM card. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) could be stored on your SIM.
To some people this could be more worth saving than the phone itself.
SIM cards survive water damage well, but some of the following steps are unnecessary i.e. don't heat it.
Just pat it dry and leave it aside until you need to connect your phone to your cellular network. 4. Dry your phone. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as soon as possible, so you can prevent it from getting into the phone.
Use a towel or paper towel to remove as much of the water as possible.5. Allow the phone to dry. Since you do not want to ruin your phone or lose all of the numbers in your phone book, you need to allow the phone to dry.
Also, ringtones and graphics stay with the phone - not the SIM.
Don't try putting the battery back on to see if it works as this would risk damaging the phone with a short circuit. 6. Wait. This is the hardest part - leaving your phone alone, with battery and SIM card out, while it dries slowly.
Tricks like leaving your phone in a bowl of dry rice will help to expedite moisture evaporation.
They might also have side effects like getting rice in your phone.
Just put it someplace reasonably warm and dry, uncovered so water can evaporate, and wait. 7. Test your phone. After you have waited 3 days, make sure everything is clean and dry looking and re-attach the battery to the phone and see if it works.
If your phone does not work, wait another few days.
If it still won't work, try taking your cell phone to an authorized dealer. Sometimes they can fix it.
Alternate Alcohol Soak Method
(not recommended if u donno wat u are doin)Dry your phone by soaking it in alcohol or distilled water.
This method is controversial and considered risky by some, but the proponents believe in it strongly.
Using alcohol is more effective than distilled water because not only does it displace the water and sediments,
it also evaporates faster with less residue.
It will not harm a mobile phone. Preferably, use denatured alcohol or a 95% alcohol solution.
Denatured alcohol may be purchased at any hardware store and is used to clean electronics because it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue.
You should check to see what the alcohol is denatured with.
If it is anything other than methanol (some are denatured with very hazardous chemicals such as methyl ethelyne ketone [MEK]) you should not use it, as some denaturants can melt plastics.
Most drugstores or larger retailers carry 91% rubbing alcohol. Regular rubbing alcohol is only 70% and is not recommended.
Distilled water also displaces water and is a viable alternative because it is non-conductive.
Prolonged exposure to other liquids will cause corrosion of the copper traces within the mobile phone, and will most likely cease its operation. The less risky ways to dry your phone
1. Set it on top of the vent of a cable box, monitor or TV for at least 24 hours (up to 3 days). The low heat emitted is enough to gently dry out the phone.
2. The longer your phone is wet the more likely it is to be damaged. To dry your phone more quickly than room temperature air can manage, immerse it in a can of dry, uncooked rice. The rice will absorb excess moisture, drying your phone from the inside out.
3. An alternate drying technique is to seal the phone (battery, SIM card, SD card all removed) in a plastic bag with a few of the silica packs that come packed with shoes, coats, electronics. Leave the phone in the bag for a day or 2, and the silica packs will absorb the moisture.
4. One other way to assist in the drying process is to put your cell phone in a disposable baby diaper. Works for babies and can work for the cell phone as well. TIPS
* Don't put the battery in for at least three days, or longer if your digital screen is foggy.
* If your phone falls in the ocean or other salt water, rinse with fresh water before crystals can form after removing battery.
* Try opening your phone if you can. You'll probably need a TORX screwdriver for that, but it's worth it. This may void your warranty, but it is likely the water damage already has.
* It is likely that the dunk in water will kill the battery. The phone itself usually survives.
* Corrosion is a threat. You may want to consider soaking your phone in distilled water to wash away any minerals it picked up from the original water. WARNINGS # Don't heat the battery or it could leak or explode.Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive. If you use an oven or hairdryer, make sure to remove the battery first.
# If you use alcohol make sure to do so outside, and do not apply heat in any form, not even the gentle heat of a monitor. Do not hook up the battery till the alcohol smell dissipates.
# Do not apply too much heat to your phone, as mentioned above. You don't want to melt or burn your phone.
# Most modern phones have more than one liquid damage indicator (stickers that change color when wet) on them, only one visible to you (and sales/technician agents), and chances are, if the sticker under the battery is triggered, then the odds are that the internal stickers you can't access are tripped as well. This will still result in you paying a voided-warranty fee in the long run. Warranties don't cover water damage, insurance does. And not all insurance companies or plans will honor water damaged phones.
# Even if all these steps are followed, minerals dissolved in the water can precipitate on solder and component pins, causing corrosion or shorting. Components pins are packed so closely together in a modern cell phone that even a small encrustation can create a short, rendering the phone inoperable.
# Be warned that manufacturers place stickers that will display "void" once peeled and some will change colors in the presence of a liquid (usually turns blue or red). This helps techs know that you have dropped it in the water, as most cell phone insurance coverage policies don't cover water damage. Also note that these stickers have been known to change colors in extreme humidity as well.
# Do not put the phone (or any electronic or metal-containing object) into the microwave. You will destroy electronic components and potentially the microwave.
Thanks to : wikihow magnificent idea.. i try it b4 n its solved. 2 thumbs up 4 u man!! |
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ThinWai
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Apr 7 2008, 05:30 PM
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tat day i drop my phone to bath tub. wtf the phone keep restart itself. btw my phone model is TREO PALM ONE. any suggestion????
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Apr 7 2008, 11:15 PM
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Gone case. Should have shut it off upon rescued the poor phone.
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kantiaros
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Apr 8 2008, 03:43 PM
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heart break time.
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XaNxAn
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Apr 10 2008, 01:05 PM
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i had an old school Panasonic phone which looked like one of those Japanese DoCoMo phones (unfortunately i cannot recall the model number) I dropped it at my house compound and it landed on the grass while it was raining heavily. I found the phone after an hour and it managed to work perfectly well after blow drying it using a hair blower. It was a rise of the dead!! haha. But oh well, maybe i was just in luck.
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Loire mvm
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Apr 19 2008, 07:20 PM
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my mom's phone soak into washing machine! hah.. imagine that water+soaping liquid.. haha. gergous~ but, after repaired it working as usual BUT! there no more vibrating! and it camera's make trouble.. the image looks like blur.. hahahaha.. :::>> model: samsung |
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alexisjoe
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Apr 28 2008, 03:23 PM
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What happens when it dosent goes into water but a hard drop on floor or some sort of this happens? Then Cant turn ON!
What shall we do?
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zHo3
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Apr 28 2008, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(alexisjoe @ Apr 28 2008, 03:23 PM) What happens when it dosent goes into water but a hard drop on floor or some sort of this happens? Then Cant turn ON! What shall we do? lol. it's time to buy a new one. |
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mcgrady76
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May 2 2008, 02:13 PM
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good teacher...
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alimony
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May 2 2008, 09:51 PM
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20 seconds or less... i dropped my phone in the toilet once. took more than 20 seconds to even THINK of picking it up. haha
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ff8ong
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May 3 2008, 02:02 AM
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Last time my K750I drop into water..i never follow the step..but after that,still can use just bluetooh abit rosak and screen quality is bad.
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emjay_4u
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May 3 2008, 03:24 AM
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my phone once drop in the water  if i can read this tips earlier, can save money.. hoho.. nice tips.. thanks. |
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adioz88
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May 10 2008, 02:01 PM
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My friends hp fall down in water
he take it quickly and off it
Until now his hp cannot on
Whet item is damaged?
if he repair it, how much is it?
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Zeraphy
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May 14 2008, 01:10 AM
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I think the 'take out the battery' part is definitely most important... ... because from what I know, water won't do much damage to the internal circuit of an electronic device without the power source... Just remember that it is only when there is power can a short-circuit occur. ... or I could be wrong, haha, just sharing what I think I know...  I once had my iPod washed, rinsed and spinned in the washing machine (accidentally, of course), and iPods have internal batteries, so I couldn't take it out... I could even see obvious water marks INSIDE the screen... But after it was dried and recharged, it worked perfectly! |
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Jun 1 2008, 06:56 PM
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..=.=.. i did drop my HP to the toilet bowl B4!!!!
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DeathChaosX
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Jun 1 2008, 07:16 PM
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Hi guys, recently my hp fell into water, but not for long, i quickly took it out but i did not take out the battery. Now my hp can on, but the problem is, it keeps detecting that a cable is connected to the pc and i cant use the phone. Btw, my phone model is SE w300i. Anyone knows how to fix this?
Thanks.
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SUSBleed_X
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Jun 3 2008, 03:56 PM
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my 5700 also fell down the toilet bowl. i take asap, take out the batt, and send to shop for cleaning. i am charged rm70 for water cleaning. izzit expensive? anyone got experience repairing water damage?
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teikwing
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Jun 4 2008, 09:56 AM
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QUOTE(Bleed_X @ Jun 3 2008, 03:56 PM) my 5700 also fell down the toilet bowl. i take asap, take out the batt, and send to shop for cleaning. i am charged rm70 for water cleaning. izzit expensive? anyone got experience repairing water damage? this is actually the first time i heard that shops provides 'water cleaning' services. |
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opalcard92
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Jun 6 2008, 11:21 AM
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Okay i couldn't find my handphone last night so i decided to find it tomorrow morning, when i woke up, i found it downstairs, and when i held it, it was wet. Apparently it went for a spin last night in the washing machine and the power was on. Now it's off and there's water INSIDE the screen, and of course, i took out my SIM and batteries. Any comments?
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Veron
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Jun 6 2008, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(opalcard92 @ Jun 6 2008, 11:21 AM) Okay i couldn't find my handphone last night so i decided to find it tomorrow morning, when i woke up, i found it downstairs, and when i held it, it was wet. Apparently it went for a spin last night in the washing machine and the power was on. Now it's off and there's water INSIDE the screen, and of course, i took out my SIM and batteries. Any comments? your phone is as good as dead, repair would mean u'd need to replace your battery, flex assemblies, hinge (slide or flip models), LCD, PCB, keyfoils, and other modules that your phone may have. it'll cost u a bomb, beyond economical repair, so it's time for u to get a new phone, cheers... edit: u could try immersing it in 95% alcohol though, like "Isopropyl Alcohol", u could fairly get a can from hardware shop cheaply, but just get a small bottle. wont guarantee that your phone could be revived. hehe. This post has been edited by Veron: Jun 6 2008, 11:43 PM |
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city960
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Jun 18 2008, 06:10 PM
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My friend dropped his phone into the toilet bowl b4, he did the way how rayzrblade has mentioned... then the phone can use back already...
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leejengkid
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Jun 19 2008, 12:54 PM
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well, for my case it is gone case.
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jtcs87
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Jun 26 2008, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(city960 @ Jun 18 2008, 06:10 PM) My friend dropped his phone into the toilet bowl b4, he did the way how rayzrblade has mentioned... then the phone can use back already... This topic i had been test by using my 3610. Can save! |
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emily6238
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Jun 28 2008, 02:23 AM
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QUOTE(adioz88 @ May 10 2008, 02:01 PM) My friends hp fall down in water he take it quickly and off it Until now his hp cannot on Whet item is damaged? if he repair it, how much is it? your friend shouldnt off it.. he should take the battery out even tho phone is on.. if he press off.. sure die~ my friend did the same thing actually.. we went to barbecue party and ppl end up playing and splashing or literally pouring buckets of water to everyone my friend is the unlucky 1.. whole bucket of water from tip to toe~ me, on the other hand is the sole survivor not even a drop coz i ran somewhere far she went home and the phone is actually still on.. but she didnt know the steps to safe a hp n switch it off.. she told me the next day her hp cannot switch on.. n i ask for details then i told her what she did wrong~ if she ask me in the first place.. her hp might still b functioning now.. |
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leejengkid
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Jul 10 2008, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(emily6238 @ Jun 28 2008, 02:23 AM) your friend shouldnt off it.. he should take the battery out even tho phone is on.. if he press off.. sure die~ my friend did the same thing actually.. we went to barbecue party and ppl end up playing and splashing or literally pouring buckets of water to everyone my friend is the unlucky 1.. whole bucket of water from tip to toe~ me, on the other hand is the sole survivor not even a drop coz i ran somewhere far she went home and the phone is actually still on.. but she didnt know the steps to safe a hp n switch it off.. she told me the next day her hp cannot switch on.. n i ask for details then i told her what she did wrong~ if she ask me in the first place.. her hp might still b functioning now.. u ran far away??? lucky you |
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v86
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Jul 17 2008, 09:23 PM
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hey guys, i have a question.
i accidently dropped my v3x into a glass of water.
sent it to hp shop for quotation.
juz wanna know around how much will it cost to repair water damage?
the phone is v meaningful to me cuz its from a v special person. so dun ask me to get a new one hehe.
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EmoPunkz
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Jul 20 2008, 02:11 PM
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my 3310 has dropped into the swiming pool before. and it still works!!! |
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jojo~t
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Aug 2 2008, 12:41 PM
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i got new tips...i read fr email 4ward by a fren recently..it says dat if a phone drop into the water remove evryting as mentioned above..den put it in a bowl of rice..the not cook 1...it will soak dry the phone..it might help peeps...
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skyz91
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Aug 2 2008, 05:23 PM
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i do juz like u told but still problem..
then i open the housing myself..
suddenly lcd problem..
no view at all..
at last i juz send to shop..
and he say if not bad will charge me rm2++ but if too bad will cost me rm3++..
then after a month the repair centre say a lot of thing need to replace..
then i juz ttake my own moves..
i take back my phone and let it be juz like that for a few days..
den i go to lowyat to search for lcd..
and i open my phone and change it myself..
and wat i get..
i got back my phone juz like before..
no rpoblems..
in my hearts saying wat a stupid repair centre..
so i suggest if got problem like water damage better take off the battery and sim card..
the dry it..
and dont using it for a week..
patience is important in this process if u wan ur phone back on..
=D
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Aug 17 2008, 12:06 PM
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Here's a few more tips base on my personal experience and reading:
1) If you cannot take your phone apart, DO NOT blow through the ports/holes of your wet phone with a hairdryer, or anything similar. You are only forcing the humid into the deeper parts of the components and end up causing more damages. Instead, use a vacuum to evacuate as much humid as possible.
(eg: some phone/gadget uses special screws that can only be opened by special screwdrivers).
2) You should not let your phone dries up naturally if you failed to take the phone apart, the humid inside can stay for quite some time and may start rusting the components.
3) If you cannot find any silica packs, or uncooked rice to have your phone sealed with. Don't think, run to the nearest supermarket and get yourself a "Thirsty Hippo", open it up and seal it in a box/cabinet with your phone, it works, if not much better.
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neo_sharky
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Aug 18 2008, 06:15 PM
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guys, i accidentally spill my 'Teh Ais' on my beloved N95. damn!! but luckily it doesnt spill a lot on it. now im very3 sad. the phone still working for now but im afraid it will affect the performance soon. is there any signs that will damaged my phone by the accident? plzz help me. plzz
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Aug 18 2008, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(neo_sharky @ Aug 18 2008, 06:15 PM) guys, i accidentally spill my 'Teh Ais' on my beloved N95. damn!! but luckily it doesnt spill a lot on it. now im very3 sad. the phone still working for now but im afraid it will affect the performance soon. is there any signs that will damaged my phone by the accident? plzz help me. plzz As long as the Teh ais does not slip into the holes/ports of the phone, it should be alright. But if you wanna be safe, take out the battery/memory card, seal it with some silica gels or a thirsty hippo, or bury it in uncooked rice overnight. |
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neo_sharky
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Aug 19 2008, 06:40 AM
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last night, i take out the battery and the sim card. then, i put the phone at the back of my laptop. hopefully it will help. now im using it again. there's no problem at all for now.
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roozaimee
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Aug 28 2008, 01:44 PM
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my phone been in washing machine for 45 mins....
to repair got to pay rm400.... i bought it at rm600.... not worth it...
any chance to use these tips to give a shot?
45mins, not few seconds....
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bebewayne
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Sep 2 2008, 12:30 PM
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i tried it b4...
my cellphone was drop into water...n it show blank on the screen...
my friend advice me do not on the phone n blow it with hair blower til dry den try to switch on back...it Works!!!
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SaMaNoSuKe894
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Sep 24 2008, 03:25 PM
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thanks of d infos
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IcyDarling
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Oct 1 2008, 03:27 PM
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dang... i once soaked my handphone in water b4 by accident...
I did everything u said
Remove battery, sim card, let it dry, test
Wow it actually worked but then i think the speaker spoil liao.. sometimes no sound, sometimes sound blur blur, express music cannot play music haix...
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zaifer
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Oct 15 2008, 08:56 AM
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what if the phone stay in the water too long?
still can help ?zzzz
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jagadis
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Oct 15 2008, 07:03 PM
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my HTC P3300 fell into the water...
Now cannot on already.It was kind of soaked in the water....how?
I really need help! Now oni 5 months old phone.
Sumore touch screen!
Any 1 got any idea?
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Oct 16 2008, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(jagadis @ Oct 15 2008, 07:03 PM) my HTC P3300 fell into the water... Now cannot on already.It was kind of soaked in the water....how? I really need help! Now oni 5 months old phone. Sumore touch screen! Any 1 got any idea? maybe its too complicated inside tat it spoils easily in water.. soaked for how long? |
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jagadis
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Oct 17 2008, 02:02 AM
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it was in the water for about 1 minute.
Then when i took it out, the phone was offed by itself.
Cannot on until now.
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Oct 17 2008, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE(jagadis @ Oct 17 2008, 02:02 AM) it was in the water for about 1 minute. Then when i took it out, the phone was offed by itself. Cannot on until now. i think its too long.. mine was juz few seconds n it can be saved after i let it dry.. go to shop, see wat they can do for u.. |
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jayzac
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Oct 19 2008, 07:11 PM
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1 min so long ....gg |
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me_barney
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Nov 1 2008, 01:18 PM
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wow!! this thread is very useful.. i offered it to my fren n it works!!
Added on November 1, 2008, 1:19 pmbtw, thx~ This post has been edited by me_barney: Nov 1 2008, 01:19 PM |
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jagadis
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Nov 3 2008, 03:01 PM
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still at SIS servic center...
They said got liquid damage and the battery gone.
The battery cost RM250 and the speaker don't know yet!
Damn...
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maxtek
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Nov 13 2008, 11:12 PM
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Hey, the last time I experienced dropping a phone into a drain... The ways listed at the front to dry your phone? I've tried em', but the smell from the dirty stuff that flowed into your phone doesn't go away, any way to solve it??? |
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ah_heng
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Nov 13 2008, 11:33 PM
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I dropped my Nokia 5300 into a toilet bowl (yeah.. the one you shit in!!). Luckily got no shit but took it up, wash with water. Remove all parts. Put inside the car, but not under direct sunlight for 1 week. Wah lah... everything as normal. Smell wise, not that I can smell anything but psychologically you will have all the shit next to you  |
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Gfreak
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Nov 17 2008, 11:17 AM
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Hi,
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Hope you can help me out here…got a P910i sony ericsson and it went for a swim. Left it to dry as per recommendation and left the phone alone for 2 weeks!!!..hahaah but it was okay and glad I resisted to check my phone then, since it can switch on after…..
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But yesterday I tried to switch the phone on again, then nothing happened…tried to charge it as well but nothing happen, no lights, blinking etc. suspecting it to be my battery but even with/without out battery and plug the charger phone still cannot switch on.
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Anyone can help??? Also would be good if anyone can advice me how to retrieve back the info on the phones i.e. numbers, pictures etc….any shops specialized in this and how much would it cost? Anyone has done this before?
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Thanks
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lim47
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Nov 17 2008, 11:41 AM
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Thanks for your superb thread !!!
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Nov 17 2008, 01:03 PM
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I used to put electronics in open air to dry up as much as possible, and if still have problem i will Seal them in Plastic Bags and put them in the freezer.
After 1-2 days it should be working if the circuit hasn't been shorted. Works on phone displays too.
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Nov 19 2008, 06:35 AM
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i hv 6680 water damage, get wet when im riding bike in rain..
the fon still can on but only appear white screen..
can it be fix?
if anyone know can gv me the estimate cost to repair it?
thanks..
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AiEki
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Nov 20 2008, 11:13 PM
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this info is good. but too late for me...haha. my N81 need to be replaced.
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Hadey
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Nov 22 2008, 07:06 PM
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I have a fren whose N81 gone kaput went his phone dropped into the sea. He dried his phone but few days later, metal parts of the phone started to oxidize. Only later then we heard that if a phone drops into salty water, the best bet is to dip the phone in distilled water to wash out the salt. How true is this? Has anyone tried this method before?
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mych
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Nov 30 2008, 10:26 AM
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" dropped into the sea" first thing is to take out batt and wash with lot of water!!! salt once slowly dry, it become very-very salty till turn into crystal
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jagadis
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Dec 4 2008, 09:38 PM
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too late for me also...
my P3300 got fried!
SIS quoted RM 1220 to repair that shit!
WHat a ridiculus price..
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punxjunx
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Dec 5 2008, 07:33 PM
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i thinks nowadays, new hand phone need water resist system...he he
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hanieyf
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Dec 14 2008, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(punxjunx @ Dec 5 2008, 07:33 PM) i thinks nowadays, new hand phone need water resist system...he he he he..second that..  should shock proof also.. |
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Dec 19 2008, 12:35 AM
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really good information there..kudos to u bro.
btw in high end handphone..
it is suitable to do like this?
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Jt2020
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Dec 19 2008, 12:19 PM
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Thx to this guide... My w810i dropped in water few weeks ago, after letting it dry for 3 days, it's working! Functioning normally. Just wondering my phone can last for how long before it die...  |
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Grizly87
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Dec 19 2008, 11:48 PM
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great guide ... now i dont have to worry IF my HP get soaked up... thanks TS
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kepalakeras
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Dec 21 2008, 02:55 PM
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Never experienced this before, but this info can be very useful... Thanks!!!
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loong2020
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Dec 21 2008, 04:08 PM
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yea....thanks for this info
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Raindeer
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Dec 28 2008, 05:44 PM
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wow this is definitely a great thread! thanks a lot!
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ycl90
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Jan 3 2009, 02:00 PM
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Lg KU990 went into washing machine. For a very very very long hour. Went through the whole process literally. Heart dying pain now.
touch screen + all those function. I wonder the touch screen can survive this.
Lets see what is the outcome after 1 week.... hmmm..
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dadarouch
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Jan 4 2009, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(ycl90 @ Jan 3 2009, 02:00 PM) Lg KU990 went into washing machine. For a very very very long hour. Went through the whole process literally. Heart dying pain now. touch screen + all those function. I wonder the touch screen can survive this. Lets see what is the outcome after 1 week.... hmmm.. Forgotten to take out from your pants pocket? dem. |
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LAKASA
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Jan 7 2009, 05:49 PM
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thank for useful info..
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linuxskate
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Jan 7 2009, 11:50 PM
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hehe i think every electronic devices if get into water u need to dry it first before trying to switch on back.
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wleong
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Jan 10 2009, 12:47 AM
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thanks 4 u'r info...
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akkihiko
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Jan 10 2009, 09:40 AM
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help!! my phone is washed by my s2pid maid using washing machine can it be saved anymore?? This post has been edited by akkihiko: Jan 10 2009, 09:41 AM |
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heechul13
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Jan 10 2009, 12:25 PM
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my old phone was in the washing machine for 1 night..
so it's cannot be save anymore.aishh~~
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akkihiko
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Jan 10 2009, 01:45 PM
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then need to repair at shop cost me rm 400++ |
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latias93
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Jan 19 2009, 09:48 PM
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Good info.. my bro's SE T290i fell into the inflatable swimming pool of our house.. Luckily school also just open recently managed to grab silica gel packs..
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Jan 24 2009, 06:05 PM
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thank for it.. i know it more detail already.. thx for it..
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Jan 29 2009, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(akkihiko @ Jan 10 2009, 09:40 AM) help!! my phone is washed by my s2pid maid using washing machine can it be saved anymore?? i dont think your phone can survive anymore.. like TS said, the more longer your phone in water, the less chance to save it.. im most cases, phone drop into water less than 20 sec are usually can be save. but into washer machine? i dont think is 20 sec anymore in addition, your phone maybe full with soap water already  btw, very good info.. its like learning first aid (in case of emergency) too haha. This post has been edited by epool86: Jan 29 2009, 04:19 PM |
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Jan 30 2009, 01:26 AM
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QUOTE(epool86 @ Jan 29 2009, 04:18 PM) i dont think your phone can survive anymore.. like TS said, the more longer your phone in water, the less chance to save it.. im most cases, phone drop into water less than 20 sec are usually can be save. but into washer machine? i dont think is 20 sec anymore in addition, your phone maybe full with soap water already btw, very good info.. its like learning first aid (in case of emergency) too haha. It can't be saved anymore the battery also leaked out when I got it from the maid need to get new phone to replace my k800i |
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KenLee
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Feb 5 2009, 12:59 AM
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can a water soaked phone be saved by cleaning with 'thinner' ?
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ckming21
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Feb 5 2009, 03:18 AM
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Phone that wet with water will have problem one day.
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KenLee
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Feb 5 2009, 02:06 PM
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so any solution to this repair or change a new phone ? I heard samsung is giving warranty even if your phone got water soaked , is it true ?
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usesoap
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Feb 15 2009, 11:55 AM
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thanx for the info..
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qwe65
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Feb 27 2009, 11:06 AM
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nice info here!
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peggylian
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Mar 1 2009, 01:47 PM
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thanks for the info. usually i'll throw away if it get wet and cannot be function
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geroro
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Mar 2 2009, 04:51 PM
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i wish i read them earlier. i edi throw away 2 phones because fall in water |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:26 PM
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Dropped my hp into water. I want to remove the battery but the battery auto charge back and the hp on. Gone case. |
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Mar 14 2009, 08:22 PM
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thanks for the info , my phone dropped in the water today xD hopefully i managed to save my phone.. took out the battery and now my phone is sleeping with the rice... lol
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Mar 14 2009, 08:31 PM
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QUOTE(SilenTz_1993 @ Mar 14 2009, 08:22 PM) thanks for the info , my phone dropped in the water today xD hopefully i managed to save my phone.. took out the battery and now my phone is sleeping with the rice... lol Wait, you dropped your phone into a rice cooker? |
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Mar 15 2009, 01:57 PM
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haha my phone wen down the waterfall with me ..didint realise it was in the back pocket ..then terus jump in LOLOLOL...can ring somemore u know ...mother call hahah
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Mar 15 2009, 02:29 PM
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QUOTE(uberific @ Mar 15 2009, 01:57 PM) haha my phone wen down the waterfall with me ..didint realise it was in the back pocket ..then terus jump in LOLOLOL...can ring somemore u know ...mother call hahah You're a winrar. Most important thing to do is take out the battery first. This post has been edited by Faith+1: Mar 15 2009, 02:30 PM |
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uberific
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Mar 15 2009, 03:18 PM
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that was nokia 3310..classic
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Mar 15 2009, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(uberific @ Mar 15 2009, 03:18 PM) that was nokia 3310..classic 3310 is a legend phone, I dropped it many times, even in water before. Still working. |
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uberific
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Mar 15 2009, 10:19 PM
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yea the best phone good for call ,sms , self defence or protection , throw dogs ..lol alot more and yea DIVING hahahaha
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Mar 15 2009, 10:31 PM
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QUOTE(uberific @ Mar 15 2009, 10:19 PM) yea the best phone good for call ,sms , self defence or protection , throw dogs ..lol alot more and yea DIVING hahahaha hAha THROW DOGS..?? anyway,..why nokia now doesnt produce the good build quality like 3310..?? compared to the newest phone such as N96 and 3310.. i feel the quality of 3310 is still the best |
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uberific
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Mar 15 2009, 11:08 PM
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yea quality wise 3310 win handsdown....really tahan lasak
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ryujinx
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Mar 18 2009, 02:05 AM
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3310 is really durable until some big business man stil using it now and i knew some of them buy several until before it discontinue.just in case they said..haha..
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Mar 18 2009, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(ryujinx @ Mar 18 2009, 02:05 AM) 3310 is really durable until some big business man stil using it now and i knew some of them buy several until before it discontinue.just in case they said..haha.. It's very suitable for young kids. Durable and long lasting. |
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akkihiko
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Mar 20 2009, 02:45 AM
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if 3310 went in washing machine still can be saved?
is the circuit inside water resistant one?
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Mar 23 2009, 07:50 PM
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i was driving this afternoon and rains pour heavily... my hp inside my pant's pocket.. after 1 hour i reached home, the screen getting getting foggy abit... my keypad (1,4,7) is not fuctioning.. i already take out the battery and let it dry... should i wait 3 days to completely dry and try or should i should send to nokia service centre tomorrow morning? My hp is still under warranty by Sapura/Zitron. i don't wanna lose my precious nokia... just bought 2 month ago.. This post has been edited by mfa333: Mar 23 2009, 07:52 PM |
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monara
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Mar 23 2009, 08:03 PM
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OT..isnt this thread was pinned before?
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Nightstalker1993
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Mar 24 2009, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(mfa333 @ Mar 23 2009, 07:50 PM) i was driving this afternoon and rains pour heavily... my hp inside my pant's pocket.. after 1 hour i reached home, the screen getting getting foggy abit... my keypad (1,4,7) is not fuctioning.. i already take out the battery and let it dry... should i wait 3 days to completely dry and try or should i should send to nokia service centre tomorrow morning? My hp is still under warranty by Sapura/Zitron. i don't wanna lose my precious nokia... just bought 2 month ago.. warranty is void by water damage... so good luck convincing the nokia care centre there... there is a piece of paper inside the phone which changes colour if it comes in contact with a good amount of liquid, which is how phone shop knows if ure lying about water damage... QUOTE(monara @ Mar 23 2009, 08:03 PM) OT..isnt this thread was pinned before? looks like someone decided to unpin it? |
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leoboa6
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Mar 24 2009, 05:51 PM
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Happen to me before.. Few years back when I just bought my NK7610.
I suggest you guys to dry it with hair dryer.. Let it blown for 1 hour(min).
With cold air not hot air..
NOTE = Hot air will damage your circuit and LCD!
Added on March 24, 2009, 5:52 pmThere is no such thing as water resistant circuit.. =x
This post has been edited by leoboa6: Mar 24 2009, 05:52 PM
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wkkm007
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Mar 26 2009, 08:16 PM
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How about refrigerator? can ah? But I scared the Lcd ll become foggy, Hang near air con may b can ah.
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SUSMNet
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Mar 26 2009, 10:25 PM
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why unpin it?
it will be useful to pin it for people in hurry to find solution to save the wet phone
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monara
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Mar 26 2009, 10:41 PM
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hmm..maybe this thread is not as active as before...thats why its unpinned...
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nandayryu
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Mar 26 2009, 10:59 PM
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what a very useful info,should be one of the "moderator" for contributing some useful tips which could help to save some innocent phones.haha ..
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Nightstalker1993
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Mar 26 2009, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(leoboa6 @ Mar 24 2009, 05:51 PM) Happen to me before.. Few years back when I just bought my NK7610. I suggest you guys to dry it with hair dryer.. Let it blown for 1 hour(min). With cold air not hot air.. NOTE = Hot air will damage your circuit and LCD!
Added on March 24, 2009, 5:52 pmThere is no such thing as water resistant circuit.. =x hot air wont damage the circuit, but it might damage the LCD... the circuit board can withstand pretty high temperatures, so if u wanna dry the phone, best is to dismantle and use hairdryer, with the LCD removed... QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Mar 26 2009, 08:16 PM) How about refrigerator? can ah? But I scared the Lcd ll become foggy, Hang near air con may b can ah. refrigerator useless... the condition inside the refrigerator is damp, and water will still be there... its better to put in hot air as water evaporates faster in hot air, but air con on the other hand shud be OK since the air blown out of the air con have a pretty low humidity levels... |
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sonic_cd
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Mar 26 2009, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(Nightstalker1993 @ Mar 26 2009, 11:01 PM) hot air wont damage the circuit, but it might damage the LCD... the circuit board can withstand pretty high temperatures, so if u wanna dry the phone, best is to dismantle and use hairdryer, with the LCD removed... refrigerator useless... the condition inside the refrigerator is damp, and water will still be there... its better to put in hot air as water evaporates faster in hot air, but air con on the other hand shud be OK since the air blown out of the air con have a pretty low humidity levels... or buy the phone below http://images.google.com.my/imgres?imgurl=...sa%3DN%26um%3D1 |
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billytattertons
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Oct 29 2013, 05:55 PM
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Hi peeps! I know this is a very very old thread but I feel this thread is really useful as most of us, intentionally or unintentionally wet our mobile phone. And now with smartphones which are way more vulnerable to humidity/water than the classic nokia handphones, we need this piece of info even more. Something new on solution for a wet mobile phone: My friend studying in the States actually introduced some dry-your-phone kit to me once when I dropped my S3 in the toilet (not into the toilet bowl though, phew!), just onto the super wet, almost flooded bathroom floor. But I couldn't find it anywhere in Malaysia and waiting for it to arrive from US is just not practical. Luckily my S3 survived the swim but I keep on wondering if there's such dry-your-phone kit available. Just in case, you never know when your phone decides to take another swim in the water. Anyway I forgot what is the brand of the kit that my friend introduced to me but these are some of the images that I can find online.   Any sifus in the forum can provide info? I'm interested to test them. |
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magnumkaiser
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Oct 29 2013, 09:45 PM
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usually i take out battery then hairdryer dry for few day still work but it old phone with nowadays phone not sure since its fragile
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dgboy
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Oct 29 2013, 10:20 PM
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basic procedure as follows
1 do not attempt to operate the phone
2 remove all removable items - back cover, battery, SIM, memory card
3 if dropped in unclean or salty water, do the unthinkable - rinse the phone body under running cold water
4 shake or drip dry
5 place in a bowl and cover with rice grains, then leave it for a few days in a dry place
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billytattertons
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Oct 29 2013, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(magnumkaiser @ Oct 29 2013, 09:45 PM) usually i take out battery then hairdryer dry for few day still work but it old phone with nowadays phone not sure since its fragile Yes bro. Nowadays the smartphone is so fragile and each second counts when trying to dry the phone. That's why when my S3 kena water, my friend suggested a faster way to dry it using some kind of dry-your-phone kit. I tried to scout around but couldn't find it in Malaysia. The last time I went to Low Yat Plaza, I couldn't find similar kit that can dry your phone faster than household remedies like putting into the rice or silica gel, use hairdryer or the controversial alcohol solution. |
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billytattertons
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Oct 31 2013, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(mrpoliebaba @ Oct 30 2013, 10:41 PM) thhaankss for the tip..wish you published it 2 mths ago coz drop my iphone 3 lo..then pandai pandai dry it with hair dryer that cause overheating of the wires..kaput..now still looking for new phone.. The credit goes to TS. Just hope to keep thread alive so more will know tips to save their wet handphone. |
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billytattertons
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Dec 1 2013, 12:51 AM
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Previously I was looking for some kind of dry-your-phone-kit in stores and online in Malaysia after my friend from the States intro them to me. But I couldn't find it anywhere so I asked my pal to send a few samples all the way from the States just to try it. And now, I have finally received them!  At the back of the packaging, there is a moisture indicator (white box) that tells you if your phone is dry already or not. Apparently this is a one-time use kit. Inside the kit, there is a paper with instructions and one drying pack. The red arrow is showing the drying pack. Gonna start testing once I get unused phone from my sis. Anyone interested to try? This post has been edited by billytattertons: Dec 1 2013, 12:52 AM |
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mrxzx
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Dec 6 2013, 08:47 PM
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imelia
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Dec 6 2013, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(billytattertons @ Dec 1 2013, 12:51 AM) Previously I was looking for some kind of dry-your-phone-kit in stores and online in Malaysia after my friend from the States intro them to me. But I couldn't find it anywhere so I asked my pal to send a few samples all the way from the States just to try it. And now, I have finally received them! At the back of the packaging, there is a moisture indicator (white box) that tells you if your phone is dry already or not. Apparently this is a one-time use kit.Inside the kit, there is a paper with instructions and one drying pack. The red arrow is showing the drying pack. Gonna start testing once I get unused phone from my sis. Anyone interested to try? where to get this? |
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billytattertons
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Dec 6 2013, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE(imelia @ Dec 6 2013, 09:12 PM) I got this from a friend in the States. I'm actually also looking for this type of dry-your-phone kit in Malaysia but so far no luck. |
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imelia
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Dec 7 2013, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE(billytattertons @ Dec 6 2013, 09:39 PM) I got this from a friend in the States. I'm actually also looking for this type of dry-your-phone kit in Malaysia but so far no luck. thank you. can use thirsty hippo or silica gel? |
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billytattertons
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Dec 7 2013, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE(imelia @ Dec 7 2013, 01:07 PM) thank you. can use thirsty hippo or silica gel? Hi, Pm-ed. Do check your inbox. |
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