iPhone 5 + Washing Machine

Sleepy01 · Mar 14, 2013, 11:36 PM

So there I was, looking for my phone tonight, tried calling it etc.. No sounds. Then I realized hmmmm I am washing my jeans at the moment.... could it be ?? Yes, I just washed my new Iphone 5.

What the hell. Come on

wxman2003 · Mar 14, 2013, 11:51 PM

Hope you have applecare +

Sleepy01 · Mar 14, 2013, 11:54 PM

Nope

Christian 5G · Mar 14, 2013, 11:55 PM

Sorry .....Pics?

thehustleman · Mar 14, 2013, 11:58 PM

Hope you have insurance

Sleepy01 · Mar 14, 2013, 11:59 PM

It's in a bag of rice right now. I am planning on leaving it in there for 4 days.

Christian 5G · Mar 14, 2013, 11:59 PM

Keep us posted later

blueroom · Mar 15, 2013, 02:02 AM

If it's been through a full wash then zero chance it'll work. Hope you had AppleCare+ else you're looking at an OoW replacement.

Ste Nova · Mar 15, 2013, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy01

It's in a bag of rice right now. I am planning on leaving it in there for 4 days.

no chance it will work

SoLongAndroid · Mar 15, 2013, 03:58 AM

Just get it dirty to counter the wash.

Sleepy01 · Mar 15, 2013, 05:36 AM

I have in in a ziploc bag of rice like I read on the internet and I put it on a small lamp to keep it warm. I see condensation on both front and rear camera faces. Had to scrape off a few rice grains out from the thunderbolt port. Will check again tonight.

madsci954 · Mar 15, 2013, 07:12 AM

Considering the water, detergent, and spin cycles, the likelihood of your phone working is insanely slim.

Let this be a lesson, next time, check your pockets.

braddick · 07:23 AM

^
Or, never wash your pants.

Edited to add:
Clean jeans are overrated.

barkomatic · Mar 15, 2013, 07:21 AM

Does it smell mountain fresh at least?

CalWizrd · Mar 15, 2013, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy01

I have in in a ziploc bag of rice like I read on the internet and I put it on a small lamp to keep it warm. I see condensation on both front and rear camera faces. Had to scrape off a few rice grains out from the thunderbolt port. Will check again tonight.

Thunderbolt port?

ericrwalker · Mar 15, 2013, 07:26 AM

That sucks, but at least you know your phone is clean.

dave420 · Mar 15, 2013, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy01

It's in a bag of rice right now. I am planning on leaving it in there for 4 days.

Since you are going to leave it in so long you may want to stop at a craft store and get some silica gel. It is used for drying flowers, and it works even better than rice.

pnoyblazed · Mar 15, 2013, 10:52 AM

look on the bright side OP, you have a clean and spotless iPhone 5!

apollo1444 · Mar 15, 2013, 12:07 PM

best thread in ages! sorry man I hope you can soon replace it, I really doubt it will work

Charadis · Mar 15, 2013, 12:32 PM

OP, you can check the liquid indicator found in the SIM card slot to determine if the warranty is still valid or voided. Sent from my iPhone 5.

ArizonaKid · Mar 15, 2013, 12:42 PM

Sorry for your luck, this really sucks. Hopefully this serves as a good example the value of Apple Care+. Obviously not a good example to you.

I use a Nexus 4 so the cost benefit of insurance isn't worth it after the premium and then deductible.

However, the iPhone 5 is a $650 dollar phone. I recommend Apple Care+ to everyone getting an iPhone (and iPad); certainly got it on my wife's iPhone 5.

$100 bucks up front and $45 each accident is the best insurance deal around. Plus the added benefit of Apple service support is awesome.

Hope the rice trick works. There is a chance it could becuase I've seen it work before.

nep61 · Mar 15, 2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalWizrd

Thunderbolt port?

Probably meant Lightning port... OR

Is that a Mac Mini in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?

jk.... I am also one who thinks the rice will not work... tough break OP...

The accelerotmeter, and the GPS must have had a BALL in that machine.

CalWizrd · Mar 15, 2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nep61

Probably meant Lightning port...

Thunderbolt and Lightning, very, very frightening to me...

madsci954 · Mar 15, 2013, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalWizrd

Thunderbolt and Lightning, very, very frightening to me...

Galileo!!!

Sleepy01 · Mar 15, 2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charadis

OP, you can check the liquid indicator found in the SIM card slot to determine if the warranty is still valid or voided. Sent from my iPhone 5.

Hmmm, this is a good idea and I will check. I see some condensation left over on both cameras so I will keep it in the rice longer. Hopefully if the condensation is gone it would signal most of the water inside the phone is gone and I can try turning it on. I feel somewhat strange without a phone

Mar 14, 2013, 11:36 PM	#1
Sleepy01 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	iPhone 5 + Washing Machine So there I was, looking for my phone tonight, tried calling it etc.. No sounds. Then I realized hmmmm I am washing my jeans at the moment.... could it be ?? Yes, I just washed my new Iphone 5. What the hell. Come on
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braddick Contributor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Encinitas, CA	^ Or, never wash your pants. Edited to add: Clean jeans are overrated. Last edited by braddick; Mar 15, 2013 at 07:23 AM. Reason: Fact followed up with an opinion.
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Mar 14, 2013, 11:54 PM	#3
Sleepy01 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	Nope
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Mar 14, 2013, 11:55 PM	#4
Christian 5G macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County	Sorry .....Pics?
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Mar 14, 2013, 11:58 PM	#5
thehustleman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	Hope you have insurance
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Mar 14, 2013, 11:59 PM	#6
Sleepy01 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	It's in a bag of rice right now. I am planning on leaving it in there for 4 days.
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Mar 15, 2013, 03:58 AM	#10
SoLongAndroid macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	Just get it dirty to counter the wash.
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Mar 15, 2013, 05:36 AM	#11
Sleepy01 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	I have in in a ziploc bag of rice like I read on the internet and I put it on a small lamp to keep it warm. I see condensation on both front and rear camera faces. Had to scrape off a few rice grains out from the thunderbolt port. Will check again tonight.
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Mar 15, 2013, 07:12 AM	#12
madsci954 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio	Considering the water, detergent, and spin cycles, the likelihood of your phone working is insanely slim. Let this be a lesson, next time, check your pockets.
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Mar 15, 2013, 07:21 AM	#14
barkomatic macrumors 68030 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manhattan	Does it smell mountain fresh at least?
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Mar 15, 2013, 07:26 AM	#16
ericrwalker Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albany, NY	That sucks, but at least you know your phone is clean.
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Mar 15, 2013, 10:52 AM	#18
pnoyblazed macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 212	look on the bright side OP, you have a clean and spotless iPhone 5!
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Mar 15, 2013, 12:07 PM	#19
apollo1444 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: mexico	best thread in ages! sorry man I hope you can soon replace it, I really doubt it will work
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Mar 15, 2013, 12:32 PM	#20
Charadis macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	OP, you can check the liquid indicator found in the SIM card slot to determine if the warranty is still valid or voided. Sent from my iPhone 5.
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Mar 15, 2013, 12:42 PM	#21
ArizonaKid macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona	Sorry for your luck, this really sucks. Hopefully this serves as a good example the value of Apple Care+. Obviously not a good example to you. I use a Nexus 4 so the cost benefit of insurance isn't worth it after the premium and then deductible. However, the iPhone 5 is a $650 dollar phone. I recommend Apple Care+ to everyone getting an iPhone (and iPad); certainly got it on my wife's iPhone 5. $100 bucks up front and $45 each accident is the best insurance deal around. Plus the added benefit of Apple service support is awesome. Hope the rice trick works. There is a chance it could becuase I've seen it work before.
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