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I drop my iphone in a cup of tea and now wont turn on, how do i fix this

I drop my iPhone in a cup of tea and now won't turn on, how do I fix this

Posted on Feb 7, 2016 12:09 PM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2016 10:46 AM

You have a few options here.


1. If your only concern is to have a working phone and cost is not a factor, then your best option would be to have Apple replace the device under their out of warranty replacement program.


2. If, however, your data is important then you'll need to pursue a 3rd party who specializes in liquid damage data recovery.


3. Take it to a local 3rd party repair shop to have it diagnosed. Often liquid damaged devices can be easily repaired by replacing a few parts or a simple cleaning. It is important to find a place that will remove the EMI shields on the logic board and properly clean the entire board though. Often these places will not charge for the time it takes to look at and diagnose the phone and if repair is possible it will be much cheaper than replacing the entire phone


Repairing a liquid damaged device for the sake of the device is always a gamble though, and I'd recommend the first option for long term reliability, the second option if your data is the most important factor, and the 3rd option if you can't afford the first.

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Feb 12, 2016 1:30 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Philly_Phan wrote:


Csound1 wrote:


I do not have to, eventually the GG will rust away, then you will see the wisdom of avoiding it. Along with all Roebling constructions or as we refer them (Low Bid Bridges)

Because the truth is that none have fallen, despite your libelous allegation.

Wow, talk about thread drift!


No Roebling bridge has ever fallen, however, his first North American bridge across the Niagara Gorge has been removed and replaced. But his two iconic bridges, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East river, and the Cincinnati bridge over the Ohio, are still in daily use.

Feb 12, 2016 1:36 PM in response to Csound1

I'm confused then. Is your argument that my capacitors are somehow lower quality than Apples, or that my design of the capacitor is lower quality?


For the record, I don't design capacitors, so I can only assume you mean my 56pf 5% 6.3v capacitor in a 01005 package is somehow inferior to Apple's 56pf 5% 6.3v capacitor in the same 01005 package size.


This is what you're saying, right?

Csound1 wrote:


Trent D wrote:


So your entire argument is flawed. Apple isn't in the parts manufacturing business.

No, they are in the product design business.

Feb 12, 2016 1:36 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Lawrence Finch wrote:


Philly_Phan wrote:


Csound1 wrote:


I do not have to, eventually the GG will rust away, then you will see the wisdom of avoiding it. Along with all Roebling constructions or as we refer them (Low Bid Bridges)

Because the truth is that none have fallen, despite your libelous allegation.

Wow, talk about thread drift!


No Roebling bridge has ever fallen, however, his first North American bridge across the Niagara Gorge has been removed and replaced. But his two iconic bridges, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East river, and the Cincinnati bridge over the Ohio, are still in daily use.

The Cincinnati Bridge is 150 years old. The Brooklyn Bridge is a youngster at 130.

Feb 12, 2016 1:39 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Philly_Phan wrote:


Lawrence Finch wrote:


Philly_Phan wrote:


Csound1 wrote:


I do not have to, eventually the GG will rust away, then you will see the wisdom of avoiding it. Along with all Roebling constructions or as we refer them (Low Bid Bridges)

Because the truth is that none have fallen, despite your libelous allegation.

Wow, talk about thread drift!


No Roebling bridge has ever fallen, however, his first North American bridge across the Niagara Gorge has been removed and replaced. But his two iconic bridges, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East river, and the Cincinnati bridge over the Ohio, are still in daily use.

The Cincinnati Bridge is 150 years old. The Brooklyn Bridge is a youngster at 130.

Richmond Bridge was built in 1777, not by a Roebling either.

Feb 12, 2016 1:47 PM in response to Trent D

Because they don't have access to the parts required to do a good job on the repair, that's what happens when you have only used and fake parts (how much discount do your fakes attract, and how much less do you charge for a used part as compared to a new one)


A good repair is one that returns the iPhone to it's designed performance level.

Feb 12, 2016 1:47 PM in response to Csound1

Csound1 wrote:


Philly_Phan wrote:


Lawrence Finch wrote:


Philly_Phan wrote:


Csound1 wrote:


I do not have to, eventually the GG will rust away, then you will see the wisdom of avoiding it. Along with all Roebling constructions or as we refer them (Low Bid Bridges)

Because the truth is that none have fallen, despite your libelous allegation.

Wow, talk about thread drift!


No Roebling bridge has ever fallen, however, his first North American bridge across the Niagara Gorge has been removed and replaced. But his two iconic bridges, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East river, and the Cincinnati bridge over the Ohio, are still in daily use.

The Cincinnati Bridge is 150 years old. The Brooklyn Bridge is a youngster at 130.

Richmond Bridge was built in 1777, not by a Roebling either.

Brooklyn Bridge 1600 feet, Cincinnati Bridge 1100 feet, dinky Richmond Bridge 300 feet.

I drop my iphone in a cup of tea and now wont turn on, how do i fix this

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