iPhone 5 fell in the bathtub :(

[Neebee]

Yes, it was full of water. i quickly turned off the iphone. it was still running. i took out the nano sim. Now what? Is there anything I can do to get it replaced? I heard people being very lucky with the 4 and 4S, even having the device fall in a lake and get it replaced with minimal hassle.

 

[bigjnyc]

That sounds like alot of water, the sensor will definitely turn color... Don't lie to the genius because it will be obvious.... I guess it all depends on the person you get... I would just say go in there, be nice and be honest and hope for the best. But I have to be honest with you, with that much water damage it's going to be tough.

 

[Applejuiced]

Get ready to kick in $229 for a replacement.
Next time try to keep it out of the tub.

 

[Kiet1029]

Yeah it really depends on who you get as a genius, I see that sometimes a female will get a better response from the genius than a male.

 

[blaake]

Yes, it was full of water. i quickly turned off the iphone. it was still running. i took out the nano sim. Now what? Is there anything I can do to get it replaced? I heard people being very lucky with the 4 and 4S, even having the device fall in a lake and get it replaced with minimal hassle.

Leave it off for a while and put it in a bag of uncooked rice if you haven't. If you had a 4/ 4s i would say your chances were better but because of the high demand, your chances are probably pretty low :/

 

[Neebee]

Thanks, the iPhone is working. The pink dot is shown: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3302. It is now located in the SIM card slot. The battery seems to have taken a hit. It definitely is draining faster (maybe sucking the liquid)? I had the invisible shield type skin protector on which may have helped reduce the amount of water absorbtion.

I walked in today to the Apple store and I am not sure if I was given wrong info. I was told that I could pay the $229 for a replacement. I also could get the extended warranty for $50 at the time of purchase. I didnt see this on Apple's website covering "Out of Warranty Service - OOWS: http://support.apple.com/kb/index?p...tates&product=iphone&select=WARRANTY__PRICING

b.Out-of-Warranty Service

If you own an iPhone that is ineligible for warranty service but is eligible for Out-of-Warranty (OOW) Service, Apple will service your iPhone for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below.

iPhone model
Out-of-Warranty Service
iPhone 5 $229
iPhone 4S $199
iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, Original iPhone $149

A $6.95 shipping fee will be added if service is arranged through Apple and requires shipping. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.

When setting up out-of-warranty service, Apple will request credit card pre-authorization for the maximum service fee listed above. This amount will be deducted from your credit limit. The final service fee we charge will be determined during testing and may be less than the service fee listed above.

Certain damage is ineligible for out-of-warranty service, including catastrophic damage, such as the device separating into multiple pieces, and inoperability caused by unauthorized modifications. However, an iPhone that has failed due to contact with liquid may be eligible for out-of-warranty service.

Apple reserves the right to determine whether or not your iPhone is eligible for Out-of-Warranty service. iPhones that are repaired or replaced have a 90-day limited hardware warranty or assume the remainder of your standard warranty or AppleCare service contract coverage, whichever is longer. Please see Apple's Repair Terms And Conditions for further details.

In the past, I heard of many many people being honest with Apple and they just gave them a new replacement device, no charge after they claimed it had water damage. I guess I have a hard time stomaching the above fees if people get something for free.

 

[Davejprince]

Do what they usually do.
Screw it open & use rice to get the water out.
If not, get a replacement for 229($€)