iPhone 3GS water-damage backlight problem!

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  1. Rauss, Aug 1, 2012

    Rauss macrumors newbie

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    hi,
    my iphone got wet, after the individual parts been placed in rice, tested it and gave me backlight issue, so i cleaned the coil with toothbrush and alcohol.
    tested after and the screen is all black...
    is it normal? can the coil issue may turn the lcd black?
     
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  2. Applejuiced, Aug 1, 2012

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    Might be many things. With water damage is hard to tell and could get costly guessing.
    Replacement 3GS is $150 at Apple.
     
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  3. Rauss, Aug 1, 2012

    Rauss thread starter macrumors newbie

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    i'm sure that the lcd is fine cause i tested my own with a iphone from a friend of mine, and my iphone is detected by the comp and gives the alive bip.
     
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  4. Applejuiced, Aug 1, 2012

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    Give it a shot.
    Usually with water damage more things start to go once corrision starts setting in.
    But you could be lucky. Up to you.
     
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  5. Rauss, Aug 2, 2012

    Rauss thread starter macrumors newbie

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    do you advise to try cleaning again with alcool, and replace the coil?
     
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  6. Tander, Aug 2, 2012

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    I doubt this is going to make much difference. When it comes with water damage - it may appear to be working fine now - but as time goes on, it'll only get worse.

    But, what have you got to loose right?
    Go ahead and clean it again - like above, you may get lucky. :cool:
     
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  7. Rauss, Aug 2, 2012

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    thanx ;)
     
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  8. Applejuiced, Aug 2, 2012

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    Yes, give it a shot.
    Not sure how much the coil would cost but if its not that either then I wouldnt bother.
    Up to you.
     
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