HT204104: Liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty

Learn about Liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty
danedog21

Q: If the external indicator on the iPhone 6 is not pink but the phone briefly got wet is it OK to turn on?

If the external indicator on the iPhone 6 is not pink but the phone briefly got wet is it OK to turn on?

Posted on May 26, 2016 8:43 PM

Close

Q: If the external indicator on the iPhone 6 is not pink but the phone briefly got wet is it OK to turn on?

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar May 27, 2016 8:17 AM in response to danedog21
    Level 7 (28,346 points)
    Wireless
    May 27, 2016 8:17 AM in response to danedog21

    the indicator does not display if there is water in the phone but if the indicator was exposed to water

    I would treat the device as if it was wet and place it in an open bowl of uncooked rice for a min amount of 48Hours on a raditor

    or heated bathroom floor before trying to turn it on

  • by Peizoandme,

    Peizoandme Peizoandme May 27, 2016 8:49 AM in response to Rudegar
    Level 3 (717 points)
    iPhone
    May 27, 2016 8:49 AM in response to Rudegar

    The rice trick may work, but is inherently dangerous as rice is very dusty and may cause more damage to the electronics inside. I would recommend placing the device in a bowl of desiccant packages instead. And of course back it up as soon as possible and contact AppleCare for a repair prior to a failure.

  • by BBoiss,

    BBoiss BBoiss May 27, 2016 10:12 AM in response to danedog21
    Level 4 (1,404 points)
    Apple Music
    May 27, 2016 10:12 AM in response to danedog21

    danedog21 wrote:

     

    If the external indicator on the iPhone 6 is not pink but the phone briefly got wet is it OK to turn on?

    Your indicator's location will differ depending on the model. In previous iPhones, it could be found in the headphone jack or 30-pin connector port. In the iPhone 6, it is found by removing the SIM Card tray and looking inside.