eisidk123
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Q: Dropped my phone in ramen

THIS IS SO DUMB but last night I ate some ramen noodles and I was too lazy to throw the cup of broth away, BUT THIS MORNING I WOKE UP AND MY PHONE WAS IN THE BROTH AND NOW IT WON'T TURN ON, IS IT RUINED???? I don't know how long it was in the broth, but the cup was only half full and my phone was plugged in to the charger and only the top half was in the broth. I just got this phone in June and I haven't gotten to back it up because I just got a new computer and I really can't afford a new phone right now, PLEASE HELP! Right now it is in a bag of brown rice (brown rice works too right??? It's all I had), will it probably turn back on??? The whole bottom half from right below the volume buttons down did not get wet at all. It is a 6S by the way.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Aug 17, 2016 12:16 PM

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  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Aug 17, 2016 12:20 PM in response to eisidk123
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    Aug 17, 2016 12:20 PM in response to eisidk123

    I can probably guarantee you the device is ruined. Even though it was only the top, there is a large hole there that is the earpiece. That would allow all sorts of liquid inside, and the device was on and charging. I suggest that you leave it in the rice for around 5 days, then try charging it again and powering it on. If it comes one make a backup and then make an appointment at the Genius Bar of the nearest Apple store and purchase an out of warranty replacement. It is not whether the device will fail, it is about how soon it will fail, because it will fail.

  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Aug 17, 2016 12:29 PM in response to eisidk123
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    Aug 17, 2016 12:29 PM in response to eisidk123

    Just so you are aware ...

     

    Service for the liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn't covered by the Apple one-year limited warranty or an AppleCare Protection Plan


    Liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support