iphone dropped in water

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Alalwani Author

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iphone dropped in water

Hello,

I dropped my iphone in water and took it out instantly and dried it.

The phone turned on after that and then died after sometime.

I tried to turn it on later after a few hours and this is what happens:

The phone turns on when it is hooked to a wall charger and comes to the configuration screen and asks to connect to iTunes

When i connect it to my laptop, it gets stuck in a loop. It goes to the Apple Screen and then shuts down and repeat.

I showed to it to the tech guy at apple and he says there is liquid inside and i will have to buy a new phone.

Now, i read about the rice trick and since the problem is liquid inside, would drying the phone for 36-48 hrs help?

Has anyone seen a similar issue?

Thanks

iPhone 4, iOS 6

Posted on May 30, 2013 12:33 PM

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Answer 1

FelipeV

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May 30, 2013 12:37 PM in response to Alalwani

You could try the rice process, but don't hold your breath....

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KiltedTim

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May 30, 2013 12:53 PM in response to Alalwani

After trying to power it on, connect it to a charger, your computer, etc, you've most likely permanently cooked it. It's probably not worth bothering with the rice at this point, but if you've got a week to spare (36-48 hours is not long enough) then go for it.

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Alalwani Author

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May 30, 2013 1:14 PM in response to Alalwani

Does turning the phone on push moisture in it?

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KiltedTim

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May 30, 2013 1:16 PM in response to Alalwani

Turning the phone on can FRY the circuitry in the phone... water and electricity do NOT mix well...

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wegras

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May 30, 2013 1:17 PM in response to Alalwani

No it fries the electronics water conducts the current to all the wrong places on the various boards

Think electic cable in a bath of water and the result

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Alalwani Author

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May 30, 2013 1:27 PM in response to Alalwani

So the phone shouldnt turn on right now if it is cooked .Right?

I am thinking if the phone is cooked, it shouldnt respond at all.

It still turns on and goes to the Configure screen.

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KiltedTim

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May 30, 2013 1:30 PM in response to Alalwani

No. That's not what we said. What we're saying is with the phone powered on, and especially with it connected to a charger, you are risking permanent damage to the phone.

You apparently don't want to take our advice regarding shutting it off and leaving it off, so don't be surprised when it catches fire or the battery explodes.

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Alalwani Author

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May 30, 2013 1:35 PM in response to KiltedTim

No i actually shut it off and its in the ricebag now.

I am just thinking if its worth the wait in the ricebag since i had turned it on earlier.

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