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lady6aka

Q: i left my phone in my car during my 8 hr work shift. i guess it got way to cold for it. i been trying to warm my phone up for the past 2 hours. it has yet to turn on even when connected to the wall charger. help how long this does last. is my phone done?

i left my phone in my car during my 8 hr work shift. i guess it got way to cold for it. i been trying to warm my phone up for the past 2 hours. it has yet to turn on even when connected to the wall charger. help how long this does last. is my phone and battery is done and wont work?

Posted on Mar 26, 2014 11:33 PM

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  • by steve359,

    steve359 steve359 Mar 26, 2014 11:38 PM in response to lady6aka
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    Mar 26, 2014 11:38 PM in response to lady6aka

    Depending on how cold, 2 hours may not be enough.

     

    Gentle (not a blow dryer) persistent warmth to let all parts warm up.  Give it overnight.

     

    Not in a bag unless you have rice in the bag to absorb avaporating water.