Any way to salvage the data of an iPhone 3GS who's battery is swollen?
My iPhone 3GS that I bought about three or so years ago finally stopped working. I had been keeping it in my backpack for a while, only using it every now and again, usually just for downloaded music; sometimes pictures. I took it out today to find that the screen was being pushed out of its place by something. Initially I assumed it was because I had been keeping it in my backpack for so long, and that the things I put in there jostled around enough with the phone to break the screen. The screen continued popping out, though, and eventually the battery expanded to a point where it tore off and bent the backside of the phone upwards, exposing the insides and the inflated battery. I'm currently keeping it in a safe place, in the off chance that it does explode. However, I'm wondering if there's any way to get rid of the battery in order to salvage the data on the device, or if it even can be salvaged. I understand it depends on how badly the device was damaged, but if anybody has any suggestions, I would love to hear them. Thanks!
