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Tripped 3GS Water sensor last night

penguy said:
Well, every phone I've had (dating back to the early 90's) has had some simple 'water sensor' to detect this sort of damage. And, at least to my recollection, each one of them voided their warranty based on those sensors. That included Motorola, Sony & Samsung.

Having said that, I've had a Motorola Star Tac that my 16 month old son (at the time) dumped in his bath...he was looking for bathtoys at the time! I flipped. Loved the phone, and it was a VERY expensive phone at the time...dried it out over several days and voila! it worked...and kept working for many more years, happily for me. Are their sensors easy to access? Most I've seen are in the battery compartment. protected from splashes, but not submersion.
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Well gee...I admitted I've never had to use phone warranties...and I've never had to lookup whether or not my phones had a water sensor. Perhaps that's because I take better care of my electronics. Worst problem I ever had was losing a phone of mine out onto hard pavement because my belt clip broke when getting out of my truck (got stuck on the seat belt)...and all that resulted in was a little more wear to the outside of the phone. Nothing I would expect the manufacturer to replace it for.

Anyone else want to pile on my lack of experience with phone warranties or the water sensors that void them?

asses
 
uberamd said:
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Thanks. They apparently make a black one in addition to the clear plug they show on their Web site, but there's no place to indicate which one you want on the order page. I've emailed them to ask.

Looking around the net, I found lots of posts by people who want the same thing, although most said it was to keep lint, not water, out of the jack. :)
 
Roller said:
Thanks. They apparently make a black one in addition to the clear plug they show on their Web site, but there's no place to indicate which one you want on the order page. I've emailed them to ask.

Looking around the net, I found lots of posts by people who want the same thing, although most said it was to keep lint, not water, out of the jack. :)
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Probably because most people are so careful with their iPhone that water isn't even a concern, but pocket lint is.
 
Some how my sensor under the dock connector turned red, while I had the switcheasy dock plug on it, on my 3GS that I just got replaced at apple store yesterday..... I have no idea how it could happen since I put the plug on it right after I got home.... Calling apple store and going to talk to the manager that exchanged my phone last time......

Just 1 day over 24 hours that I had it and the thing turned red (tell you the truth I didnt even look at it when I got it....it might of been red) :(
 
So I didn't exchange my iPhone after all. I just returned it all together. :D

Waiting for the credit to return to my Bank account and I will go buy a new one.

Not only did the Apple Girl not even open the box to look at my phone, she didn't charge me a restocking fee. Either on purpose or by accident, I'm not sure, but it was nice either way.

I guess Apple isn't so bad after all. I definitely take this as a second chance to be extra careful with my phone.
 
Daremo said:
I'm saying a SINGLE DROP of water, changing the color of a sticker VOIDS your warranty. Even when a diagnostic test from Apple proves there's no damage, it doesn't matter, because that sticker is Orange. I know I'm not the only one who see a problem with this? If you happen to answer your phone in the rain, and one drop lands in your headphone port, you're screwed.

The sticker should be a SIGNAL to Apple to test for extensive damage, not an instant warranty void.
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The indicators are there to show that the device has been in the presence of liquid. It is not supposed to show how much. At the end of the day the devices warranty has be voided regardless of how much water has been on the device. There is no way of telling how much damage, even a little bit of water could do to the device.

But here is the bottom line. Apple Geniuses will, no doubt, hear customer after customer claim that only a single drop of water has been in contact with their phone, or that it has never been in contact with water. And as much as I hate to say it, but from the evidence in forums like these, customers will lie! This is why the water sensors are there. Not to swindle the consumer but to stop Apple from doing unnecessary replacements that costs the company money.

Thats right people. Apple like every company in the world want to make money!! If you created a consumer phone that was as successful as the iPhone and cost as much, would you believe every Tom, Dick and Harry that came along, claiming it wasn't their fault that they used their phone in the shower to listen to music only for it to get 'one' (apparently) drop of water on it?? Would you replace the device at detriment to you even though the evidence was otherwise?
 
rcarranza said:
The indicators are there to show that the device has been in the presence of liquid. It is not supposed to show how much. At the end of the day the devices warranty has be voided regardless of how much water has been on the device. There is no way of telling how much damage, even a little bit of water could do to the device.

But here is the bottom line. Apple Geniuses will, no doubt, hear customer after customer claim that only a single drop of water has been in contact with their phone, or that it has never been in contact with water. And as much as I hate to say it, but from the evidence in forums like these, customers will lie! This is why the water sensors are there. Not to swindle the consumer but to stop Apple from doing unnecessary replacements that costs the company money.

Thats right people. Apple like every company in the world want to make money!! If you created a consumer phone that was as successful as the iPhone and cost as much, would you believe every Tom, Dick and Harry that came along, claiming it wasn't their fault that they used their phone in the shower to listen to music only for it to get 'one' (apparently) drop of water on it?? Would you replace the device at detriment to you even though the evidence was otherwise?
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What!!! All people in these forums are honest and trustworthy and incapable of deceit. Stop spreading these lies!! :rolleyes:
 
Daremo said:
Look, I'm not saying if you're a clumsy dolt, and break your screen as the phone slipped out of your drunk hands, Apple should fix it. I'm saying a SINGLE DROP of water, changing the color of a sticker VOIDS your warranty. Even when a diagnostic test from Apple proves there's no damage, it doesn't matter, because that sticker is Orange. I know I'm not the only one who see a problem with this? If you happen to answer your phone in the rain, and one drop lands in your headphone port, you're screwed.

The sticker should be a SIGNAL to Apple to test for extensive damage, not an instant warranty void.
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+1
 
My girlfriend got a drop on her itouch (so turning it red) and in one sentence the "genius" said "hmm water damage, you'll have to buy a new one $400 please". :mad:

Hope your 3gs has better luck!
 
samcraig said:
This is exactly what I'm talking about in the thread I started. Seriously? You kept persisting? You damaged your own phone and expect someone else to bail you out?

Encouraging this behaviour shouldn't be tolerated. If you dented your own car would you bring it back to the dealer?
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everyone does it..
just some admit to it..
 
AlfaLavala said:
My girlfriend got a drop on her itouch (so turning it red) and in one sentence the "genius" said "hmm water damage, you'll have to buy a new one $400 please". :mad:

Hope your 3gs has better luck!
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A drop cannot turn those things red. The indicators are covered by a piece of plastic that only allows water coming in from the side to trigger it. i.e. more than a drop of water.
 
Water damaged speaker

Tragically my water bottle leaked in my bag and my iPod touch was the main casualty :eek:

So I kept it turned off for just over two weeks and everything seems to be working fine now, except there is no sound :( :( :(

I'm not interested in lying to Apple and trying to get it fixed for free, but does anyone know if there is an easy fix for this? Like just replacing a small part of it or something? EVERYTHING else is working perfectly, can connect to PC, wireless, watch movies/photos, screen is crystal clear but no damn sound!! :mad:

I'll try the rice thing but surely this wouldn't fix the speakers..? Any help is very much appreciated :eek:
 
Not sure if it was posted already, but craigslist it. Mentioned the water sensor but state that it works fine and sell it for like 500-600$
 
im with the people who will stick it to big business any chance they get
 
mrrish said:
Not sure if it was posted already, but craigslist it. Mentioned the water sensor but state that it works fine and sell it for like 500-600$
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So you're encouraging the poster to commit fraud and burn some unsuspecting person? The phone does NOT work fine.

And I can just imagine YOU buying such a phone and then coming on to gripe about how somebody scammed you and how can you get them to refund you the money.

How about a useful suggestion. Post it on Craig's List or EBAY and disclose the issue. Or go to Apple and pay $199 to get an out of warranty replacement.


Sheesh.
 
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