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itouch in rice for how long?

How long do you put the ipod in rice after getting dropped in water? Dropped in water on Wednesday night, Friday afternoon (after being on the charger all day) turned on. But would not have wifi, and the two buttons didn`t work, but it still had turned on. About an hour later, after not touching it, it turned off. I put it in rice, which was recommended, that night. How much longer if I just put it in last night?

Dell laptop., Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier, None.

Posted on Dec 12, 2009 3:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2009 3:45 PM

Hi I need help with my itouch: I believe the general consensus is to keep it in dry rice for 3 - 5 days. It may all be a moot point though. It has been charged and powered on since it was in water. I suspect permanent damage has been done.

Sorry for the bad news
Stedman
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Dec 12, 2009 3:51 PM in response to I need help with my itouch.

I would have to agree with the other poster, water and electricity do not mix so putting it on the charger prior to completely drying it out was about the worst thing possible. Normally you would leave it in a baggie with raw rice for 3 - 4 days then fully charge it. You can try it but I would say at this point it is a longshot.

From what I have read most 3rd party repair sites will not work on a water damaged Touch your best bet at this point is probably buying a new one. You can try to sell the one you have now for parts on eBay or Craigslist.

Dec 12, 2009 5:44 PM in response to I need help with my itouch.

But, on all of Thursday it was just sitting out

But since you did not assure it was completely dried out internally by letting it sit for 4-5 daus, there is no telling if something was fried when you plugged it in only 2 days after it was wet.
you think it will work

If it does not work now, chances are it will continue to not work.

itouch in rice for how long?

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