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ipod dropped in water - HELP!

my ipod was submerged in saltwater. it wont turn on. am i screwed?

iPod Video 30 GB Windows 2000 wet ipod

Posted on Jan 7, 2007 4:26 PM

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Jan 8, 2007 12:03 PM in response to VirginiaM

If it was saltwater, I doubt it will work.
Salt water LOVES to eat electronic gizmos.

Do NOT turn it on or plug it in.
Let it sit for 3-4 days in a dry, airy place.
Do not try to speed up drying it out (direct sun, oven, heater, blow dryer, etc.)

After that, plug it in for 30 minutes.
Reset the iPod and see if it works.

If not, you have a few options.

Open it up & rinse it in distilled water and gently swirl it around for a ~5 minutes, then let it dry again.

Also, you can try www.ipodresq.com or www.ipodmods.com

ipod dropped in water - HELP!

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