HT201678: Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable operating temperatures

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hartajgill
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Q: my i phne was exposed to a little water and then i put it under a table lamp to ensure ebvaporation of water . During this the phone was switched off. Later when i turned the phone n , it worked pine for 5 min and then the temp alarm came. Need help

Hi my iphone showed signs of moisture in camera area and so i kept it under a table lamp for a few hrs after switching off the phone. Later the moisture was gone so i switched on the phone and after 5 min of perfect operation an High temp alarm came. Every time i switch off the phone works fro 5 min and ten gets the alarm. How can i get my phone back to normal?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7

Posted on Apr 14, 2014 3:39 AM

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  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Apr 14, 2014 3:51 AM in response to hartajgill
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    Apr 14, 2014 3:51 AM in response to hartajgill

    Water and electronics do not mix... Make an appointment at the geinus bar. You've cooked it. It will have to be replaced.

  • by hartajgill,

    hartajgill hartajgill Apr 15, 2014 4:43 AM in response to KiltedTim
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    Apr 15, 2014 4:43 AM in response to KiltedTim

    Thanks for the reply, just being positive as the phone turns on fine and every thing works ok for 5 min and then the temperature alarm comes on. I am hoping that the issue may be limited to a perticular temperature sensor etc.

    I have got the phone opened and there was little water signs that have been cleaned with alcohol but the issue remains the same. I believe that the temp alarm is caused due to the phone being kept under the table lamp which raised the phones temp beyond the acceptable range and hence may be damaged one of the temp sensors. Heard that there are around 5 different temp sensors in the iphone. If any one has more knowledge please advise on how i can get this fixed.Thanks.

  • by wjosten,

    wjosten wjosten Apr 15, 2014 4:43 AM in response to hartajgill
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    Apr 15, 2014 4:43 AM in response to hartajgill

    Even if only one sensor failed, there's no way to repair this on the logic board, or I should say no practical way. If your logic board is damaged, & it sounds like it is, replacement of the phone is your only option. Since Apple does not sell iPhone parts, fact is, there is no source for genuine parts, & many on the market are counterfeit.

     

    iPhones seldom, if ever, fully recover from water damage.

  • by FelipeV,

    FelipeV FelipeV Apr 15, 2014 4:57 AM in response to hartajgill
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    Apr 15, 2014 4:57 AM in response to hartajgill

    You opened your phone and had it "serviced" by an unauthorized "technician", and have thus voided any right to get an out of warranty replacement.