What can I do if I microwave my iPhone?

I made the idiotic decision of microwaving my iPhone 5 - only for four seconds, but nonetheless it has caused my phone to lose its wifi and phone service... it only shows "No Service" in the top left corner and I don't know what to do. I feel like a complete idiot for believing these stupid Internet rumors and my phone is literally my only working device. I don't know if I could afford a replacement or how to fix this. Please, can anybody at all help me?

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on Jun 4, 2013 1:10 PM

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Jul 2, 2013 4:14 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

stevejobsfan0123 wrote:


Personally, I think that people who claim to have done that are trolling. Can't imagine anyone that would fall for that.

I agree with Tim. Never underestimate the extent of human stupidity.


"What do you mean I shouldn't charge my phone in the bathroom while taking a steamy hot shower?"


"I flushed my phone down the toilet. A couple of days later, it washed back up. Can you fix it?"


"Show me where it in the owners manual it says that you shouldn't expose the phone to water. If you can't, then it's under warranty." To that one, I pointed out the owners manual doesn't say don't run over it with a car but that doesn't mean that the manufacturer will honor the warranty if you do.

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