microwaved iphone... useless?

[CNeufeld]

All I can say is that my kids (11 and 13) don't have a cell phone at all. Maybe when my oldest turns 14, she'll get one...

In any case, I would advertise the phone for what it is. If someone wants to buy it and see if they can get any value from it, bully for them. I sure wouldn't pay much for it. Like $10 or $20; hardly worth the gas to transfer it anywhere.

You could also take it to an Apple store, and see what they can do for you. From what I've heard, this would just be an "out of warranty" replacement, and it will likely cost $150 to replace. Probably a better option than selling and buying a new one.

Clint

 

[i hate phones]

does getting an out of warranty replacement affect your contract/upgrade date?

 

[CNeufeld]

does getting an out of warranty replacement affect your contract/upgrade date?

I'll let others confirm, but I'd think not. It's an Apple thing, not an AT&T or Verizon thing.

Clint

 

[mattopotamus]

does getting an out of warranty replacement affect your contract/upgrade date?

no it does not. It would be like buying a new phone during your contract.....it doesn't change a thing. However, you you were to have to buy a new iphone at the subsidized price, they would make you sign a new 2 year contract.

 

[aarond12]

Microwaving My New iPHONE 4

I just wasted an hour watching the related microwaving videos.

 

[Ay_Zimmy]

How's the screen etc? You could probably sell it to someone who has a cracked screen or back and needs a replacement.

 

[chokem]

You don't put toast in the microwave.

Well, you don't put bread in the microwave to make toast.

Thanks for the tip. I never knew that. No wonder my toast never turns out right. How helpful you are, you get a gold star.

 

[lordofthereef]

Nephews is code word for "I am too embarrassed to admit Atleast one of the kids is my son."

Could be, or it couldn't. I mean if your theory is true, the OP knows that we "know", so what's the difference? People are too ready to assume things about a person they have never met. In any case, I repeat, he wasn't asking for parenting advice and he is getting more of that than anything.

 

[labman]

Could be, or it couldn't. I mean if your theory is true, the OP knows that we "know", so what's the difference? People are too ready to assume things about a person they have never met. In any case, I repeat, he wasn't asking for parenting advice and he is getting more of that than anything.

so your advice is ? I think ebay is the route on this one myself. Make sure it's listed as is no refunds tell the story. Love to see what they sell for in a auction. Tell a good story someone my buy it for the novelty who knows.

 

[lordofthereef]

so your advice is ? I think ebay is the route on this one myself. Make sure it's listed as is no refunds tell the story. Love to see what they sell for in a auction. Tell a good story someone my buy it for the novelty who knows.

There is no "advice". The phones are toast. Take them to Apple and pony up the $ for a replacement. Assuming a replacement isn't desired, use them as a coaster, send it to "Tanked" and have them turn it into an aquarium ornament, etc. etc. The phones almost certainly won't ever work again without a replacement of the innards.

 

[labman]

There is no "advice". The phones are toast. Take them to Apple and pony up the $ for a replacement. Assuming a replacement isn't desired, use them as a coaster, send it to "Tanked" and have them turn it into an aquarium ornament, etc. etc. The phones almost certainly won't ever work again without a replacement of the innards.

I gotta say I like the Tanked Idea I'm sure they could come yo with something. I have been surprised many times before seeing what people will pay for useless iPhone my guess they take them to Apple and pony up the $199 themselves. Who knows.

 

[lordofthereef]

I gotta say I like the Tanked Idea I'm sure they could come yo with something. I have been surprised many times before seeing what people will pay for useless iPhone my guess they take them to Apple and pony up the $199 themselves. Who knows.

I think that's a pretty safe guess.

For the iPhone 4, it's $150, so still pretty cheap. Cheaper than buying one outright anyway.

 

[PNutts]

 

[bushman4]

Hate to say it but your nephews aren't mature enough for a smartphone of such value.
Replacing it will only encourage their thinking that 'If you ruin one you'll get another.'

 

[harcosparky]

I love the parenting advice here. That's exactly what the OP asked for. Especially because these are a pair of nephews...

Where are the parents?

Why are they not resolving this issue?

Maybe the parents are giving the children the discipline the so obviously need?

 

[fsck-y dingo]

Sounds like they hate phones more than you.

 

[lordofthereef]

Where are the parents?

Why are they not resolving this issue?

Maybe the parents are giving the children the discipline the so obviously need?

Again, why is this an issue? The guy wants to know what can be done with two microwaved iPhones. He obviously should have omitted what happened, so as not to turn this into a parenting thread.

 

[whooleytoo]

I guess "Does it nuke?" is the new "Does it blend?"

Luckily, the worst my nephew does it put coins he can get his hands on down the gaps between the floorboards. Maybe in a thousand years, someone will find them and be filthy rich.... actually, no. They're only Euros.

 

[specik]

Honestly, an electronic device with a lithium battery that been put through a microwave should be considered a hazard. The battery could potentially combust and cause a small chemical fire that emits toxic fumes. I'd properly dispose of this phone as quickly as possible or keep it in a safe, preferably fire proof place.