This morning, I spilled a cup of water on my iPhone 5 and original Google Droid (my alarm clock). Neither phone is acting abnormally and it's been over 2 hours. Does it sound like I'm in the clear? If I did, in fact, sustain water damage and manifests itself later on, I will tell them it was the storm surge from Sandy. Thanks.
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Did I damage my phone?
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good work.
good plan.
Rock on.
I think you're in the clear if nothing is showing signs. Check your moisture indicators.
good plan.
Rock on.
I think you're in the clear if nothing is showing signs. Check your moisture indicators.
Check the water indicators on the iphone
It doesn't matter what you say, water damage is water damage and isn't normally covered under warranty, unless im mistaken?
It doesn't matter what you say, water damage is water damage and isn't normally covered under warranty, unless im mistaken?
I would of placed both devices immediately into a bag or tub of uncooked rice. This would absorb most of the moisture.
It doesn't matter if the phone still works, there might still be some water damage which will cause problems later on.
if you don't have rice, use silica packets. As you know, theyre designed to absorb moisture, which means they offer a great method for sucking the water out of your wet device.
It doesn't matter if the phone still works, there might still be some water damage which will cause problems later on.
if you don't have rice, use silica packets. As you know, theyre designed to absorb moisture, which means they offer a great method for sucking the water out of your wet device.
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The damage indicator is in the SIM tray opening.
If you purchased it using a credit card that offers 90-day accidental damage protection, file a claim through your CC company and they'll reimburse you the out of warranty replacement cost up to the price you paid.
If you purchased it using a credit card that offers 90-day accidental damage protection, file a claim through your CC company and they'll reimburse you the out of warranty replacement cost up to the price you paid.
I would wrap it up in paper towels first as rice in the headphone jack is not good either. TURN IT OFF and leave it alone for a few days.
Good luck.
Agreed. It's a last ditch effort to save the phone so don't bother with paper towel.
Because you're irresponsible you'll lie to try and get a new phone if it ends up that you messed it up..... be careful your lack of integrity is showing.
Um, I thought the "storm surge from Sandy" remark was supposed to be a joke. 
Or am I just a trusting soul?
Or am I just a trusting soul?
Damp Rid. It can be purchased locally at a Wal-Mart or such. If you can't get it locally, it's also available on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Barr-FG30K-42...=UTF8&qid=1351550597&sr=8-1&keywords=damp+rid
This thing is great, and even works on things such as moisture retained under screen protector that's applied using the water lubricant. All the rainbow effect/air bubbles get drawn out using this. I accidentally opened a "Crystal Gyser" Sparkling Mineral Water near my MacBook Air while it was under pressure, needless to say it made a huge mess all over my keyboard. I powered down the machine and left it in a sealed container with the laptop slightly elevated over the crystals. You should do the same with your phone.
This thing is great, and even works on things such as moisture retained under screen protector that's applied using the water lubricant. All the rainbow effect/air bubbles get drawn out using this. I accidentally opened a "Crystal Gyser" Sparkling Mineral Water near my MacBook Air while it was under pressure, needless to say it made a huge mess all over my keyboard. I powered down the machine and left it in a sealed container with the laptop slightly elevated over the crystals. You should do the same with your phone.
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